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Here are most of my custom painted Montana Rail Link models. These shots are of the models in various stages of completion so some details may be missing. Models include SW-1200s, SD40s, SD45s, SD45-2s, SD70ACes, & a few others. Newest images are at the top of page 1.
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Still wearing it's Morrison-Knudsen paint.
Still wearing it's Morrison-Knudsen paint.		 MRL 375
MRL 375		 One of the first MRL units with FRA-224 stripes.
One of the first MRL units with FRA-224 stripes.		 NS experimented with this unit with a solid white stripe.
NS experimented with this unit with a solid white stripe.		 MRL typically uses the more common 'dashed' reflective pattern.
MRL typically uses the more common 'dashed' reflective pattern.
Plenty of details on this Flying-W unit.
Plenty of details on this Flying-W unit.		 Mmmm, Cannon..
Mmmm, Cannon..		 Work in progress, one more ex. SP SD45R.
Work in progress, one more ex. SP SD45R.		 Cannon fans, and an assortment of other metal & plastic details.
Cannon fans, and an assortment of other metal & plastic details.		 MRL 375 work in progress, putty on the nose.
MRL 375 work in progress, putty on the nose.
Need to change the fans on this to Cannon.
Need to change the fans on this to Cannon.		 MRL 263 the way Athearn should have painted it.
MRL 263 the way Athearn should have painted it.		 I changed the stripes for a lionhead, also better dynamics.
I changed the stripes for a lionhead, also better dynamics.		 Progress shot of MRL SD45-2 #332.
Progress shot of MRL SD45-2 #332.		 332 was extended roughly 2.5 ft just ahead of the radiator grills.
332 was extended roughly 2.5 ft just ahead of the radiator grills.
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Robert Forsstrom04-Oct-2012 12:37
I've settled with water based acrylic paints on my custom painted MRL models. Testors Pollyscale CSX Blue and Engine Black have been the colors of choice. Once painted, I then seal the finished models with a couple coats of Testors clear glaze to bring out the color depth and shine. ~ Robby F.
Guest 04-Oct-2012 07:06
Awesome work ! I have done three MRL units but the scale and quality of your craftsmanship is way beyond my efforts.

Also interested to know what paint you use.
atsf64306-May-2009 10:31
Nice models Robbie, glad I could see some of them in Winslow!!!
Now if you were only modeling the SantaFe... :-)
stewbros 17-Sep-2007 05:32
Hi, I want to paint some MRL engines but I can't find anyone selling MRL blue paint. Can you help me? What brand and color are you using? Thank you for any help in this matter. Brian Stewart Sorry for the double post, I forgot to add e-mail address.
Scott Kew 15-Sep-2007 03:34
Joe,
Still working on a model of the SP7545 1984.
Want to see pics when ready?
joe 25-May-2007 02:40
very nice work
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