Just like the OP, I too have a small locomotive and tender that I would like to repaint as a project engine. One thing that hasn't been mentioned is if the original paint (if any) should be removed first. There are some road names that I want to cover but I'm afraid that if I just try to sand off the paint it will leave scratches on the surface. Should the paint be removed first or should I just apply paint and use decals to cover the original names or is there another approach?
John