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ballast per mile. Branch line track would use only 2617 cubic
yards for the same distance.
All of this is generic data. Dedicated prototype modelers can
track down what “their railroad” did through old engineering
documents or historical society publications.
Arizona Rock & Mineral: rrscenery.com.
Woodland Scenics: woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/
show/category/ballastandcoal.
Using Krylon Matte spray
Q. I have my powders and water-based paints to do my
weathering. I was going to try the powder and 70% alcohol
mix, Elmer’s white glue and powder, and mix powder with
paint. I’ve seen people using Krylon Matte finish instead of
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4: Accurail hopper cars painted using Krylon spray cans.
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