We have had an old LGB 2117D around forever–just like the one below. It’s seen better days–hard use at the hands of kids. I recently repaired the engine and scraped up some parts to replace what was worn. I’m going to put a remote control in it (if I can make it fit) and rename it for the “Washington & Old Dominion.”
The W&OD bought several used locomotives from the New York El, and while they weren’t exactly like this one they were 0-4-0 tank engines. I’m going to probably change out the smokestack and the headlamp, but keep the “cowcatcher”. I’ll argue that the W&OD added it for their rural routes–or would have if they had not been perpetually broke. Maybe I should sand the “eyebrows” off the windows? I sanded the molded-in “LGB” logo and took the LGB decals and silver stripes off. Now I need to paint it. So what color? I want something cheerful, something that black lettering will stand out against–I’m going to try to letter it myself using injket transfer paper. But I don’t want it to be too “toy-like.” Brian, what color is that nice cream-colored boxcab of yours?
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