I currently have a Tmcc SW9 switcher in Maine Central...just wondering what other MEC engines 1950 thru 60's were used on their line. And who would be carrying the Maine Central Tmcc engines..thanks
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EMD F7's GP7 Alco RS2&3, S2&4 switchers and GE44toners also EMD SW's.Weaver and MTH has made models in Maine Central.
Not to hard to figure out what railroad I favor. Engines from Atlas, Yoder, Weaver, Williams and Lionel (repainted/redecorated RS11).
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Sunset Models made E-7 A units in Maine Central.
These 2 are on my "to do" list. Both of them are unique and classy.
Malcolm
Well...it's looks like Iam in luck !! I forgot ...I do have the Atlas Maine Central Caboose too.. thanks for the pics
CCN,
What did you use for MEC Harvest Gold? I used some Accupaint I had in the past and you had said it was not the right shade of yellow. I would like to know what you use so I can get some of it ordered.
Thanks, Malcolm
Malcolm,
I used Polly Scale water based Harvest Gold with no tweaking (but it could use some). I also use their Pine Green but that needs to be darkened up some. Should be the same color as the lettering. |If I recall, the color on the caboose was close to yellow. MTH painted their's almost that same shade. Here is the repainted Lionel RS11.
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CCN, Thank you
Originally Posted by Cape Cod Northern:
Malcolm,
I used Polly Scale water based Harvest Gold with no tweaking (but it could use some). I also use their Pine Green but that needs to be darkened up some. Should be the same color as the lettering. |If I recall, the color on the caboose was close to yellow. MTH painted their's almost that same shade. Here is the repainted Lionel RS11.
I found a couple of bottles of the PollyS. It was a little difficult to find. I am assuming PollyS is being discontinued by Testors as is Floquil. I hope I am wrong even though I hate painting with waterbase paint.
Malcolm
Check with Norm's O Scale, he usually favors MEC and at times comissions special runs.
Malcolm,
For what it is worth, I attended the Big E show and I was able to purchase both MEC Harvest Yellow (TCP_103) and MEC Pine Green (TCP_102) made by an outfit called Tru-Color. They come in one ounce plastic bottles and it is a solvent based (acetone) paint. I checked them against my Polly and they look even better. Green is darker and yellow more vibrant. May what to give it a try. I got mine from Nick & Nora Designs, www.nickandnoradesigns.com or www.trucolorpaint.com
Out of curiosity, does anyone have the Maine Central E7 by Sunset / 3rd Rail? There were only 25 done in this paint scheme in two and three rail combined.
Originally Posted by GG1 4877:
Out of curiosity, does anyone have the Maine Central E7 by Sunset / 3rd Rail? There were only 25 done in this paint scheme in two and three rail combined.
Jonathan,
I do.
