I am fortunate to have a fellow teacher at work who shares my love of model railroading and happens to be an art teacher. I asked him if he'd like to try weathering one of my cars, and he agreed. I think he was intrigued by using a larger canvass (his scale is HO). Here is what he was able to do in a couple hours. I welcome your comments on the quality of his work, what could be added or improved upon, and a fair price for his services. Thanks for looking.
Jay
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You gotta be happy with that, Jay. 
Looks unfinished.
I would be happy to do some for you.
S.
Look awesome!
use a 2B pencil to bright some bare metal areas, like handrails and steps.
well done!
Andre.
It doesn't look like much weathering at first but actually it's quiet correct for that car and its color. If you dry brush around the edges of Santa Fe emblem and black patch the data with new white dry transfer numbers from woodland scenic you'll be right on the money and have a nice prototypical car just like the photo.
Looks great. I have paid for car weathering anywhere from $20.00 to $45.00 per car. All came out nicely. If I was to pay someone regularly I would expect to may $30.00 per car. I have weathered cars, do a good job but what I am finding out is I simply don't have the time to invest right now - so I am willing to pay.
SIRT did a few for me, they are / look great and get nice comments. I have a few from the local hobby shop that I purchase already done - cost was $65 weathered and the car.
Hope that helps. Would love to have an artist in the area willing to do it for me.
K
Jay:
Looks quite finished and prototypical to my eyes.
regards,
Jerry
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