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 Posted - May 20 2009 : 7:41:28 PM
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Ths is probably not kosher from a Tyco-collector viewpoint, but I re-painted some of the cars that were in the Tyco goodie box that someone recently gave me. They seemed too damaged to leave as is, so . . .
This Burlington caboose had the lettering all worn, so I repainted and re-decaled with MicroScale decals. Sure, the cost of the decals was more than the caboose is worth, but now I consider it presentbale so it is "rescued."
Incomplete searchlight car + incomplete UP bobber caboose = complete B&M car. Got to use up some HO decals I got by mistake once. I'm pretty sure the B&M (or any other railroad for that matter) did not have searchlight cars, buit you never know. After all, this is the railroad that DID have a giraffe car!
This was a Dairymen's League reefer with stained roof and faded lettering. I decided to go with a New England favorite. Brookside of Bellows Falls, VT. Who said less is more? Again, car not worth the cost of decals, but that's OK.
So, is this kind of re-painting a travesty, or a legitimate way to have fun with Tyco?
Bruce Clouette
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 7:56:12 PM
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I think you did a great job. I have a box of cars that need "rescuing" also...
Thanks for the inspiration...
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 9:07:34 PM
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hey next time you get a Tyco caboose paint it with BN colors I know where there is a real one Will take a pic of it soon Also the CB&Q should be above the numbers  as the real ones were like that 
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 9:22:52 PM
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Great idea salvaging the pieces with paint and decals. I just posted an Alco in LotW that I salvaged and at least it fill a spot on my shelf and was fun in the process. It still needs work.
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 9:30:58 PM
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| Sweet...that reefer is a sight to behold.
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 11:30:38 PM
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Nothing wrong with it at all! Though at a rule of thumb, I always ask myself first "How rare is this?" If its a BN 50' box car its a good as repainted. In the case I ever run across something more rare I'd definitely spare it.
I've repainted a few tyco things I've posted on here before.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/habib88/Trains/trains054.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/habib88/Trains/trains190.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/habib88/Trains/trains082.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/habib88/Trains/trains056.jpg
All of your stuff looks awesome btw nice work!
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 07:47:59 AM
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ChrisC:
Wow - the C630 in NW black is terrific. I think this is the only railroad that actually had this model in the high-nose version. I have a scratched C630 in my stash and now I know what I am going to do with it.
I saw the work caboose in another thread. This too has inspired me with what to do with some of the other incomplete or badly damaged stuff. I have been checking out work equipment and think I can do something similar to what you did, but with a twist. Stay tuned to see if it can be pulled off.
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 08:01:49 AM
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NW was the only road to own a C630 high nose. But I am by far not the orginal person to do a tyco NW C630. Because I was inspired by this post and mine looks down right hokey next to these examples!
http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=716
For the record the NW caboose was my first big overhaul, and I ended up having to re-strip the body on it once so it took forever. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Probably do a few things different to make it look a little better, but the thing has run non-stop on the layout since I finished it and its just been great. I actually did my C630 using the decals from the NW caboose decal sheet, just trying to streach it out a little!
I'm interested to see what else you pull off!
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Posted - May 23 2009 : 02:39:59 AM
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| When I first glanced your Brookside reefer, I thought it was a Branchline Blueprint model! Exceptional work, bruceclouette. Well done.
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Posted - September 28 2011 : 8:33:45 PM
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Nice! Good Job Painting!
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Posted - September 29 2011 : 05:55:29 AM
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Bruce,
It's great fun to save a piece of rolling stock or a loco like you did in you post repaints. Really nice work. Sorry I missed it the first time. Get back in here and post something else :)
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Posted - September 29 2011 : 11:50:43 AM
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| I agree, let's see some more! Nice work.
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Posted - September 29 2011 : 12:50:31 PM
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quote:
I'm pretty sure the B&M (or any other railroad for that matter) did not have searchlight cars, buit you never know. After all, this is the railroad that DID have a giraffe car!
Originally posted by bruceclouette - May 20 2009 : 7:41:28 PM
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How does one transport a giraffe without it getting it's neck broke on overhead signs, bridges, etc. ? I wouldn't think they could transport it cheaply with all the possible difficulties involved. LOL. And do they paint the giraffe's head in white and put an Excess Height sign around it's neck?
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Posted - September 29 2011 : 5:36:44 PM
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quote:Ths is probably not kosher !
Originally posted by bruceclouette - May 20 2009 : 7:41:28 PM
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But the Boookside came out very nice. I like it.
Dont look like decals. Are they clover House Rub-ons
frank
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Posted - September 29 2011 : 9:41:08 PM
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AGT:
You're joking about the giraffes right!?
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