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How To Projects Simple techniques for weathering rolling stock

Simple techniques for weathering rolling stock

By Angela Cotey | December 24, 2011

| Last updated on June 15, 2023

How to improve realism on your rolling stock

Simple techniques for weathering rolling stock

Don’t miss Alan Olson’s series on weathering in the February 2012 issue. Trains.com members can download a companion article on weathering techniques for rolling stock.

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