Even looking at the before photos, I can see that the engine isn't a stark night black & is actually slightly grey. I'm sure you have done your fair share of reading on painting models. Although not everyone agrees, scale models, trains, cars, even every day objects should be a scaled down version of there actual color. To make the details pop, since these objects are smaller than life, shading (with darker washes) & highlighting with dry brushing, helps bring them to life besides the weathering. There are tons of books & videos on the subject & I'm merely quoting what I have read & seen.
BTW Ray, I just looked closer at your layout photos with the Niagara & I think you should be offering advice based on what I see. I'd love to see more photos of the layout!
Keep up the good work!
Joe
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