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I will have to admit that I have fallen for Lionel's PS-4 flatcars with piggybacks (they have taken a huge chunk out of my budget).  I believe Lionel really knocked it out of the park with these cars.  However, I need some advice on weathering flatcar decks because the decks are a bit bright.  Has anyone weathered their decks?  Please share ideas and pictures.  Thanks in advance.  I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.  Tyler. 

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Just like weathering track, there are many good methods to accomplish what you want to do.  These guys have already given you some great suggestions.  I'll chime in with one more.

I use a Minwax stain pen to lay down the first layer of color.  They are fairly inexpensive and are available in many different colors from very light to very dark.  Very easy to use and no mess.  After distressing the wood a bit like Mario mentioned above, simply "draw" on the stain, then lightly wipe off with a rag.  You can add multiple layers to deepen the stain, to blend different colors, or to attain variations in color across the deck.  Stop when you achieve a base that looks good to you.

After it dries, I finish by using a combination of dry-brushed acrylics, colored pencils and powders to weather some individual boards and to add an overall grime.
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