Everyone, Thanks for the thanks!
Rob, YES! "just do it" about sums it up. I tell people, you're welcome to watch but I am not stopping to Bulls&%$.
MEC_557, Yes the journal box lids are just along for the ride. Yes, POR 15 is a PITA to clean up and if you get it on you, FORGETABOUTIT! I'll have to check out the Eastwood stuff, thanks.
Jayrod, I've used this sandblast company before so they work with me, but expect to pay at least $10k, not including the paint.
Bigjim4life, Yes, I'll have the PRR starter set out for a night photo shoot after the new year.
Reading 900, The hopper doors worked when I got it. This car was pretty damn straight.
GP40MC2681, Sold to Pennsy Railcar Restorations LLC, not BRW. Here is a photo of the center sill car number. The 220 I could read easily and it came through on other parts of the car too. The mystery was the last 3 digits. I carefully sanded the number one afternoon and reviled the 838. Tough to see in the photo but it was clear as day right in front of it. I also had several other people climb under to look and concern.
What it looked like when I first saw it. Yup! derailed at the end of the paint track.
