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Here is the system I have used for weathering Atlas Code 83 track. After my track was mounted to the layout, but before I added the ballast, I painted the sides of the rails with Floquil Rail Brown (this was extremely tedious, and reccomend experimenting with other methods, also, I would use an acryilc-based paint in the future). Second, i used an old sock soaked w/ rubbing alcohol to remove paint from the tops of the rails. Third, I took a black wash (black acrylic craft paint thinned out with water), and brushed it over the rails and ties. The results are fantastic!! Just remember to weather a couple feet of track at a time and dont rush yourself. Now . . . I need to find the time to weather all of my track like this, and maybe even put that ballast down . . . . Josh Ziegler Spokane, WA
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