Saw these on CNN

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fallNflag

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Saw these on CNN

Posted by fallNflag on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:05 AM

Not exactly RRing but some great scenes that might help someone modeling a certain period of time....

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/24/travel/12-forgotten-hand-colored/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Modeling B&O in the early 50's.

G Paine

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July 2006
From: Chamberlain, ME
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Posted by G Paine on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:21 AM

Interesting photos, I wish the captions had given more where when info on the locations.

George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch

Steven S

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May 2011
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Posted by Steven S on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:03 PM

Cool pics.

I think I've posted this link before. Here are some color slides by Charles Cushman of NYC in the 1940s. Not really train stuff, but lots of good ideas for color and weathering. Apparently ochre was a popular trim color back then.

ETA: Note all the fire escapes.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2036932/New-York-City-photos-Charles-W-Cushman-reveal-1940s-life-Big-Apple.html

Steve S

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