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| Author: | southern154 [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Locomotive Paint |
In looking at different steam locomotives throughout the years, I have come to the question, how long does a locomotive go before it is repainted? I have noticed that Reading and Northern 425 has had some paint "patching" done, but not a full repaint, why is this? |
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| Author: | M-K-T-Steam-1522 [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Locomotive Paint |
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| Author: | southern154 [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Locomotive Paint |
In service, indoors or out, most operating engines are stored indoors, or under a shed, right? |
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| Author: | k5ahudson [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Locomotive Paint |
Depends on the paint, the prep work before painting and whether it is kept inside or outside. A good epoxy like Dupont Imron for example (if it is still available) will last for years and years if prepped properly. A cheap rust enamel paint on the other hand you will only get a couple of years out of if you're lucky. |
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| Author: | o484 [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Locomotive Paint |
The paint on Black River & Western 60 is for the most part the from 1991, save for a few odds and ends. |
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