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Weathering Rolling Stock for Realism: Practical Model Train Weathering Techniques That Look Like the Prototype Clean, glossy freight cars look great in a display case—but on a working railroad, they can make even the best scenery feel “toy-like.” In this beginner-friendly (but detail-rich) guide to weathering model trains, you’ll learn how to turn factory-fresh rolling stock into equipment that looks like it’s earned its miles. We’ll focus on weathering rolling stock the way real railroads age i …