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D&RGW Rider Gondola 9600

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Posted by Mr_Ash on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:52 PM
LGB 30260 - there is also a red South Park version no clue on the number for that one. Also on my "before" version i painted the roof support poles black (there brass) and added the LGB marker lights too
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Posted by ttrigg on Monday, April 26, 2010 7:49 PM

Very interesting. I would never have thought about taking a conversion in that direction. I’ve (the wife) been contemplating doing it just backwards. If I can find your starting point, maybe I can just purchase my (her) desired end product. I was unaware that D&RGW observation cars were available. Thanks for the heads up.

Tom Trigg

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Posted by Mr_Ash on Monday, April 26, 2010 6:25 PM
Oops! Guess i should have posted a little more info! It is made by LGB i dont know the model number off hand but ill try and find the box when i get home from work later. All the paint i used was floquil. Boxcar red for exterior wood, oxide red for metal parts and wood for interior wood and engine black for the underframe & pipes. Trucks are USA Trains bettendorf type. thats all i can think of... Oh yea decals were from microscale leftovers from flatcar & stockcar sets :)
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Posted by PJM20 on Monday, April 26, 2010 5:46 AM

Wow, nice work! What brand is the gondola? - Peter

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D&RGW Rider Gondola 9600
Posted by Mr_Ash on Monday, April 26, 2010 1:19 AM

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