For his last project, Mike Confalone weathers a light gray CN pressure differential hopper. For this car, Mike starts with some oil wash flood weathering and then moves on to more specific weathering methods to match a prototype photo. Finally, with this last car complete, Mike runs a train around to enjoy all the weathered cars set in some finished layout scenes on the Allagash.

Next up - volume 2: Weathering diesel locomotives.

I recently had to send my Lionel Mikado back for repairs to the smoking unit.  All of a sudden stopped smoking.  Lionel was great about it.  They tried to help me via email first for several tries, but no luck.  Finally I sent the unit off to them and with a quick turn around they fixed the problem -- even though my engine was out of warranty.  Great service.  In any event she's back and up and smokin' so I made a little video of her travels, if you care to see it..  She's running on the top level of my Tombstone Southwest railroad layout.

Hi Everyone,

  I was wondering if anyone out there would know a easy way to remove flywheels from a worn out engine so I can use them on a new engine? I can also use some advise on installing the flywheels as well. Thanks