An easy way to enhance the look of any diesel locomotive is to blacken the grills and vents to provide more depth.  You can use a black wash to bring out the grill or vent details.  Weathering powders are extremely effective bringing out locomotive vent and grill details.

Hopper Weathering Clinic III
By Bill Mock
January 2010

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A few days ago I received the set that I REALLY wanted in the first place - the 81862 30th Anniversary set from 2002.

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