Ho scale 611 in the 1950s

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Thank you Bill it’s a great loco and I love the 611 as much as you plus I love steam and N&W was the last class 1 to get rid of steam. Have a great day and let’s all enjoy the great N&W.

Sincerely,
Jeff Mueller

> On May 17, 2020, at 10:24 AM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
> 
> Looks pretty glossy to me Jim.   I wouldn’t worry about it.   And I doubt anyone admiring your layout will notice one way or the other.  
> 
> Some of these fine points of the prototype details — that are rightly so important to the experts on this blog — are of less importance to some of us HO fans.  
> 
> As one sage advisor said, “It’s your layout.  You make the rules.  And if you’re happy with it, then it’s right!”
> 
> Enjoy the 611.  The “Queen of Steam” will enhance ANY layout.  She’s the reason I’m modeling the N&W.  
> 
> If it makes you feel more comfortable, I run a formerly NY Central MTH Mikado remarked as an N&W loco, despite fact no Mikado prototype ran on the N&W.   I like the engine.  Bought it before decision to model N&W.  And, who’s to know!?!  
> 
> Bill
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On May 17, 2020, at 10:22 AM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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>> On 5/16/2020 4:44 PM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List wrote:
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>>> I’m no expert, but I surmise that in addition to the Spirit of Roanoke designation for the refurbished/restored 611, the actual black paint on the restored (excursion version) of the 611 was glossier than the paint on the engines while they were in service.  The available on-line videos of 611 certainly bear that out.
>> I don't know, what do you think Bill?
>> 
>> Jimmy Lisle
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>> <611b.jpg>
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