Model: PFE 3477 (R-40-25)
A post by Lance Mindheim on the Facebook The Rustbucket Forum Weathering Group
He comments:
I've had this project in mind ever since Terence Boardman posted his exquisite example last December. First, I applied a highly dilute Tamiya light gray wash with an airbrush (Thanks Peter Krause!). Next was a black oil wash on the roof and burnt umber wash on the sides. I took a brown artist pencil with a razor-sharp tip and, using a straight edge, lightly highlighted the panels and rivet lines. Finally, I wrapped things up with some brown chalk on the ends and tack boards. I wasn't able to get to Ternence's skill level but certainly benefited from the tips provided.? Thanks folks!
My Notes:
Prototype built by the SP Equipment Company.
The 3,000 R-40-25 Class cars originally were numbered 2001-5000 when delivered in 1949 and 1950. 575 cars renumbered 12001-15000 in 1965-1967. 90 cars renumbered 60001-60999 in 1970.
About 85 cars were placed into meat service, identified by an ¡°8¡± placed in front of their original numbers. 180 cars eventually were assigned to top ice vegetable (TIV) service.
About 500 cars still were in revenue service by 1973.
Photos and discussion in the PFE book begin on Page 179.
InterMountain has HO scale R-40-25 reefers available with six original car numbers and a 1949 build date.
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