@Pingman posted:Arrived this PM from N. Lima Trainworks:
The UP shells (observation and combo cars pictured) will become cars with the addition of frames, trucks, and interiors; and, be painted in Northern Pacific Raymond Loewy livery for the new North Coast Limited underway (note the baggage car in process) since the sale of my 25+ year old set to a club member.
The silver passenger trucks are for a Texas Special train currently underway. Their bulb holders will be removed and replaced with @gunrunnerjohn's designed modules and LED strip lighting.
The three frames with underbody detail will be used for the NP NCL cars under assembly.
The seats will be used for the two vista dome interiors on the Texas Special train; and, the rear doors and insert will be used for the NP NCL (with a Tomar Industries drumhead) and inventory.
Very pleased with the service received from N. Lima Trainworks which permits me to undertake these projects.
Nice project. I'm sure you know this but the smooth sided aluminum TCA cars Lionel made in the 90s are great candidates for these repainting projects. I did up a set in the early red and silver SP Golden State scheme. I think the most I've ever paid for one on those TCA cars is $25-30.
