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This board is the place where questions and information specific to MODELING the Reading Company, its equipment and operations can be shared - questions like "What was the window arrangement of AF Tower in Alburtis?" and "What color paint do YOU use to paint the Reading's cream-and-brown buildings?" We also want to hear about YOUR Reading modeling projects!
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Show Us 4 years 10 months ago #6469
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My RDG 3653 becomes WM 3578
 SCII and Model Master paints, MS decals, detail parts from numerous manufactures, weathering done with pan pastels, aim powders, paint and washes. TCS WOW sound with TDS super sonic mini speaker and pico chip led's from CMR products. Top view  Side one    Side two    Various pictures used for painting and weathering reference. |
Show Us 4 years 8 months ago #6475
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CSX 4416 becomes WM 3576
Side 1    Head on  Side two Didn't notice earlier but my white starts to dip before reaching the cab... I'll remedy that    |
Show Us 4 years 8 months ago #6476
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3576 & 3578 together
    I also painted a WM gp9 chop nose in the circus scheme and I need to find some Champ circus scheme decals specifically for the Western Maryland decal on the long hood if anyone can point me in the right direction to locate it would be greatly appreciated... Thanks |
Show Us 4 years 8 months ago #6479
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RDG GP7 609
The unit is an Atlas model the 36" dynamic brake fan was removed and replaced with the correct 48" fan from Cannon. Other detail parts were added along with the TCS wow sound and TDS super mini speaker. Paints used were SCII Pullman green and grimy black for the trucks and fuel tank. MM insignia yellow was used for the safety highlights. Unit heavily weathered with washes and pastels. Side one   Long hood forward  Side two  609 showing its age  Short hood 2 end  Roof top  |
Show Us 4 years 8 months ago #6480
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Date Line December 1974 Christmas break freshman year HS
Group project Coal Industry American Culture Class. I walked back to the New St. Nicholas breaker to take slides of how coal was transported and it was my first introduction to the MP15's ( you could still smell the paint ) The 609 was the lead unit out of West Cressona followed by 2771 and then 2772. I was invited aboard and rode in 609 as they switched the breaker when they paused for lunch the brakeman shared his with me in the cab of 2772 and then hurried me off on the blind side of 2772 when a supervisor pulled in ending my last ride on the RDG. never knew the names of these gentleman but will always be grateful for the memory. Couple of pictures in 1/87 scale of the lash up that frigid Dec. morning 609 lead unit coming from West Cressona  followed by 2771  2772 lead unit back to West Cressona  609 according to research was retired at the end of December 1974. Note; the only way I was able to log on the site was by typing in readingmodeler.info thanks for looking |
Show Us 4 years 8 months ago #6481
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Did You Know?
June 20-23, 1972
The Reading is devastated by Hurricane Agnes; washouts and damage across the system require significant effort to repair, and also hasten the abandonment of marginal branches.
Downloads
Operations Information
A variety of Reading Company operations related documents, etc. that may be of use in your modeling efforts.
Operations Paperwork
A variety of Reading Company operations paperwork, such as train orders, clearance forms, etc. that will help you operate your Reading layout in a prototypical manner.
Timetables, Rulebooks, Etc.
Public Timetables, Employe Timetables, and Rulebooks that provide much useful operational information.
Modeling Goodies
Signs, billboards, and other FREE goodies for your use. We ask only that you help spread the word about The Reading Modeler!
Rolling Stock Reference
Downloadable reference documents on the various classes of Reading Company Freight and Passenger rolling stock.