As the covid numbers increase nationally and even though the vaccine is on the horizon, it appears that I still need another covid project to get through to the new normal. This week I received two eBay purchases: a K-line heavyweight observation and a Lionel heavyweight combined. Both cars will be detailed, repainted and assigned to the Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Railroad. The Canadian National Railroad purchased the DM&IRR in 2004, but the Lake Superior RR Museum has preserved both the Northland business car and the W-24 combined as part of their collection. The North Shore Scenic Railroad often operate these cars during special events.
This project is inspired by the fact that I’m a fan of the DM&IRR, the LSRRM is one of my happy places and I have some extra sitting passenger figures that need a place to sit. I thought it only fitting that I add these two cars to my layout. The K-Line car has interior detail but it will need some modification and the combined has silhouette windows so I will have to fabricate the interior setting and add clear window glazing. I’m looking forward to this respite and diversion from reality!
Finished Covid 1:
Onward to Covid 2:
My Targets: Northland
W-24 Combined
Cheers, Dave
