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reliable cars that couple
more closely to proto-
type distances.
The few cars used on local
jobs were gathered from
the initial two-bay cars
fully equipped with M-T
body mount couplers.
They can be switched
from both ends and spot-
ted singly if necessary.
Equipping cars with cou-
plers based on the role
they play in the operating
scheme allowed creation
of a reliable fleet while
saving money, and makes
both the accountants and
trainmasters happy.
Details
Both empty and loaded cars can use some extra details; the
loaded cars on the exterior and the empties on the inside.
Most factory coal loads are nicely shaped plastic inserts, but
don’t have the sparkle and irregular detail seen in pictures of
loaded hoppers. The inserts can be much improved by applying
scale coal.
Place the loads on a sheet of wax paper (this will make them
easy to remove once the glue dries). Spread 100% (not diluted)
Elmer’s White Glue over the insert and sprinkle your favorite
brand of scale coal over the glue. Applying different coal grades
4: AccuMate (Red Caboose)
non-operating couplers applied
to a two-bay hopper.
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