Weathering is an art in itself'.. And a personal choice each modeler has to make. In the beginning, I too was afraid of ruining equipment. As time progressed I lost that fear. Now I believe, weathering has enhanced my layout to a very realistic look. However, I don't believe everything must look old and beat up. Just the right amount for each individual loco, car, structure, and vehicle. Real trains don't stay spotless very long. But buildings, cars and people do under normal conditions. The run down side of town is a different animal and element. Once mastered correctly, and using real life examples, weathering will enhance realism on any model... Just my two cents'...
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