Restoring a Postwar Steamer Questions

[LL675]

I've rebuilt several steamers, and I really like the Krylon. Keep us updated on your project.

[LIRR1926]

The are several sources for electronic e-units. Make certain the one you get is for an AC motor. Dalee is one source 

http://www.dallee.com/E_Units.htm

Scotie

[arkady]

1. I want to repaint the engine in the correct smoky black as opposed to some regular old black. Which model paint manufacturers offer something like this?

I've found Krylon Satin Black to be an excellent match for the semigloss finish on Lionel postwar steamers.

[Cheese]

I just purchased the shells of a 736 Berkshire and tender off ebay (not sure if it's a 2046w or a 2671w, is there a way to tell since the shells look so alike?) and in the near future will be starting a long term project to rebuild the locomotive and tender from the ground up. I have a few questions and I figured this was the place to ask.

I remember seeing a lot of these covered in the pages of CTT in the past, but I've been downsizing over the past year or so and have only kept a handful of favorite issues while the rest were given to Goodwill. 

1. I want to repaint the engine in the correct smoky black as opposed to some regular old black. Which model paint manufacturers offer something like this?

2. I want to replace the buzzing e unit with an electronic one. Who makes these? 

As of right now these are all my questions. Below is a picture of the shells, and as you can see I have my work cut out for me. They should arrive sometime this week. Now that I've got them I'm compiling a list of all the components I need. I'm going to try some of it on my own, but I will definitely be seeking a professionals help to sort out all the various electronics.