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    Weathered New Spectrum 4-6-2

    Here are the stages of weathering. What else should I do? I'd like to show blowout plugs leaking white, but I honestly don't know where the plugs are. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks. Jim
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    Steam Engine, First Layer of Weathering

    Thanks for the comments, guys. Dortoh, that is one beautiful job. I will try to end up with (hopefully) something like that.
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    Steam Engine, First Layer of Weathering

    Here's my new loco (Spectrum 4-6-2), 1. out of the box and 2. Following dullcote and and grimy black. I don't know where to go from here, and would welcome any suggestions. Thank you.
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    Need New HO Steam Loco

    Thanks, guys. I really appreciate the help one can get on a forum like this. Happy new year to all.
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    Need New HO Steam Loco

    My old bachmann steamer gave up the ghost today, so I'm looking for replacement suggestions. Only have about $100 to spend (retired, fixed income, etc.) Please recommend something. Thanks.
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    Fire Hydrants, Mailboxes,etc.

    Thanks guys.
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    Fire Hydrants, Mailboxes,etc.

    Looking for street scene details in HO.
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    Fire Hydrants, Mailboxes,etc.

    What's a good source for street scene details, and what details are available? Thanks, Jim
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    Rain Gutters for HO Buildings?

    I use .100" half-round for gutters and .100" round for downspouts, both styrene. Scale and shape looks OK to me.
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    My First (Mostly) Scratch-Build, Levy Pants

    The roof is made of index card strips, scalloped along one edge, and overlapped. I made a styrene pattern for the scallop, since it was repeated many times. I hope somebody else has read the book!
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    My First (Mostly) Scratch-Build, Levy Pants

    This is also my first post, so please bear with me. I will try to attach a picture of my Levy Pants factory, which is described in one of my favorite novels, "Confederacy of Dunces". This is what can happen when two hobbies are intertwined by a crazy person.
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