I felt my heavy handed weathering attempt was too much so I used Artists oderless Thinner to dilute the dark Grey weathering which was absorbed by the paper
towel I was using.
I used coffee string sticks to cut the planks from too so they have many uses on our layouts and make great lumber...
These two old time tanks cars show the extent of my weathering which is sorely lacking in my estimation.
Also I noticed from taking the picture that the Zeroline car isn't even finished being assembled as it missing laders and a break wheel & chain and the trucks aren't even rusted...
A wide angle view showing the sideings and main line of he Serpha Copper & Iron Works and the Anglin Oil Facility. The main line passes near the embankment with the wood retaining wall.
The maskig tape in the picture was used to cover the extra black lines drawn to determine my final...
Dunkirk drifting down grade. Below can just be seen the scratchbuilt wheel car. Photo taken on my 0n30 layout called "Cooncreek & Tumbleweed Speings