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TOPIC: Reading MU cars, Paint and other things
Reading MU cars, Paint and other things 7 years 10 months ago #5356
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Here are some photos of my MU's on Chris's module at the Valley Forge RPM meet in March
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Butch Curll
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Reading MU cars, Paint and other things 7 years 10 months ago #5359
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Chris, here is something that might be of help for your catenary poles. The first is from a Reading employee timetable, the second is from a book published by Model Railroader from the 1940's
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Butch Curll
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Reading MU cars, Paint and other things 7 years 10 months ago #5365
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Christian Brown
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Reading MU cars, Paint and other things 6 years 11 months ago #5892
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Here is my blueliner model that I just finished. It is a BCW coach kit modified.
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Butch Curll
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Reading MU cars, Paint and other things 6 years 11 months ago #5893
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Reading MU cars, Paint and other things 6 years 11 months ago #5894
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For coaches, other than MU coaches, the cars were Pullman Green, black roof, black vents, black undercarriage and black steps. Yellow Reading Company decals and numbers.
On the older MU equipment, the roofs and the stairs were painted a silver color. Use Floquil or Polly Scale paints. When you are happy with the results then air spray a dull cote finish. Paint your truck frames black also but again a dull cote finish. Check out the website for Reading Company Historical Society. They have good pictures both in black and white as well as color. They will give you good reference as to how they should look when new and when used. If you need decals check Bethlehem Car Works or Eastern Car Works. They carry passenger decals. Good luck. Let me know if you need more info. Glad to help a fellow or Lady Reddin fan.  |
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March 16, 1969
The last train makes a stop at the Outer Station in Reading.
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