I'm building a large O gauge layout with a modern motif. You won't find your father's Classic Toy Trains here. Instead, you'll find a running conversation about the marvels (and miscues) of modern O gauge trains, operating accessories, realistic scenery, structures, and details on my model railroad -- all inspired by current Canadian railway operations in Vancouver and locations throughout British Columbia, Canada.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Freight car graffiti - art or anarchy?
OK, even I’m not quite sure how I really feel about the graffiti that appears on the rolling stock in nearly every freight train riding the rails. Nevertheless, it’s a part of the modern railroad scene that I’m compelled to model. In this case, I’ve got a friend, who has a friend, who knows an “urban artist.” I’ve asked this artist to create some authentic art on both sides of my MTH no. 20-90046 CP Rail 100-ton cylindrical hopper. Turns out I liked it enough to commission another car. Meanwhile, I’m trying my hand at tagging with a Sharpie marker and applying decals to various dark corners of my layout. Conversely, I’ve already painted over some of the graffiti I added!
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Do you have any more of these cars ?
I'm looking for one of those CP-Rail cars from set 20-90046. Do you have any more of them ?
I found one set on eBay a couple years ago -- kept 3 and sold 3, and was even harassed for weathering and splitting up the six-pack! Just didn't need the extra cars. Sure wish MTH would make a run of the new Saskatchewan cars.
Of the 3 you kept did you have any left ?
Thanks !
Mike
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