A general question to the entire group

[NW Modeling List]

Another option I have not seen mentioned yet is to buy decorated models and 
change the road numbers.  There are a number of techniques for removing the 
factory numbers, but since you are dealing with black hoppers, you can 
simply decal over the numbers with black trimfilm and then renumber.

Also, check regularly with your local hobby shop to see if they have any 
used hoppers that you can paint, renumber, or even leave as-is if they are 
from an earlier run of cars you missed.  This can be an inexpensive way to 
build up your fleet, especially if you happen upon a large collection.

Marty Flick

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Subject: A general question to the entire group



> Gentlemen:

>

> I am still building my N&W coal focused layout.... into year 5...

>

> how does one acquire the vast numbers of coal cars w/ correct but non

> repeating numbers... ie buying 500 athern offset coal cars..

>

> I have been purchasing via NWHS the bowser sets and also the Accurail

> 55ton cars as they become available...

>

> This is still taking yrs to build up a 200-300 car set.

>

> How have those of you who done this over the yrs? ie Jim Brewer's huge

> layout as just one quick example.

>

> Thanks

> Eric Raitch

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