Differences weathering makes on PRR Sharks

I like 'em both....I still like the fresh new look of an engine when first purchased...the crisp colors and lettering just pop and look great...yet.... You have done a fine job weathering this model...it does look GREAT!!!.....wish I had enough $$$ to always buy 2 models.....weather one and keep one as is.....anyhow you did a very nice job without going overboard.....weathered model looks like something we would see on the rails in real life....

Just painting the trucks in a flat grimy black make a huge difference on most diesels.

Nice job. Weathering really helps bring them to life, subtle enough to loose that toy train look. It's very easy to overdo weathering and the key is when to know enough is enough. 

Nicely done. I've seen some engines, especially weathered steam, where they look like they were just coated with dirt and grim rather than any prototypically derived pattern.

Very nice. I struggle with 'whether' to take the plunge and begin weathering some of my equipment as it does look great -  but like Joe above, I still like the factory fresh look with the colors and shine.

I purchased this weathered Dash 8 awhile back and am still on the fence about it...

ATSF E6 weathered for late 40s

Great-looking Shark.

==============

"Just painting the trucks in a flat grimy black make a huge difference on most diesels."

Absolutely - cheap thrills as a weathering start - don't forget the fuel tank.

For example:

This Weaver FA-2 was painted black and decaled by me - it's un-weathered but I painted the trucks, etc., a "weathered black", AKA spray automobile primer from O'Reilley's or Wal-Mart, and so on. (The Rust-O-Leum version is a "light black".) 

I use Bragdon's powders for weathering, which is what this loco needs to dirty it up and bring the sheet metal and the trucks together visually.