Realistic Locomotive Weathering

In this video I make a start on a project I've been putting off for months. Going through my collection & repainting/re-weathering anything I'm not happy with to a better standard. Much of my stock was weathered by an inexperienced me about 5-6 years ago. I've gone through & improved/fixed 7 locos and weathered my 2 newest items so far.

I don't claim any of the work to be on a professional level but it's certainly quite a bit better than my previous efforts. It's all about learning and improving your skills.

Big thanks to Paul Clark for allowing me to use some of his excellent footage from the time period. Link to his channel..

I have a few more locos & units to work on. Next video will focus back on the layout. Enjoy!

Music used

[SXTM]

I'm Everard Junction, and this is my Masterclass.

[ianrichardson]

There is something incredibly satisfying about your attention to detail, I've no intention of building a layout, I've never even owned a train set but in these very odd and uncertain times this was the most calm and relaxed 50 minutes of my week, just thought I'd let you know, thanks :-)

[hellooohowareudoing]

A very, very good example of 'less is more'. And just because something is old, it doesn't mean it was filthy....washing trains obviously wasn't beyond the wit of man back then! Another superb video

[simonlangford]

Hi, the white marking on the wheels was applied after new tyres where fitted to see weather the tyre had slipped on the wheel. If the marks were not in line thdn the tyre had slipped !!! only applied to locos with tyres, great video and weathering is just right .

[Seb_pafc]

Great video! Just a note, on locomotive exams (A, B, C ect) one of the jobs is cleaning the warning panel, hence why the yellow ends of locos look cleaner than the bodywork. Hope this helps :)

[berry]

Hey, you're spoiling us - the last video only went up last week! (No complaints from this side of course...) :-)

[UndergroundEric]

Richard the white stripes on the wheels would have likely been present on all older locos. They are there so that the maintenance staff can check if the tyre has slipped relative to the wheel itself, as the tyre and wheel are seperate items believe it or not.
If the loco comes in and the tyre marks show that movement has occurred, it is re-marked and sent back out. If it happens again then the wheelset is replaced.

[Paul-ovkd]

As an Ex. Crewe Works railway engineer - if a remember correctly the white lines on the wheels denoted that new wheel flanges have been fitted to the wheel pans. Its a long time since (over 25 years) I spend one night doing class 47 de-bogies and bogie ups, I was brought up repairing Class 47 loco's - what a work horse its a shame the vast majority are now scrap - great videos and your standard of work is excellent

[tomwebb]

As someone who has spent more than half their life living next to a (reasonably) busy railway, I've always been impressed with your realism. This, however, takes up to an astonishing new level - just incredible.

[darrenhillman]

Excellent video!

Good work on the reworking of the weathering. Now nicely subtle.

The white quarter-marks you mentioned are wheel-creep indicators. As you will know, diesel and electric loco wheels are made up of the wheel and a profiled steel ‘tyre’ which is sweated onto the wheel. The ‘tyres’ when the loco is pulling hard can move on the wheel, and the slippage can be seen by the difference in position of the two parts of the wheel-creep marks.

The marks were usually applied by depot or at Works wherever a full wheel-set change had taken place.

Love the 80’s music - best music ever came out of this decade! (Apart from the bit which had the wow and flutter..!)

Best wishes from the Wirral. Stay safe.

[johneyres]

You're right about weathering being over done. You only really see filthy locos during the sandite season or in the middle of winter. I remember seeing some weathering project in model rail probably 20 years ago and being impressed at the time but looking back they look hideous. I think you've got it right with most of the grim around the grills and other indents.

[kevinmottram]

The age old adage "Less is More" certainly applies here Richard. Superb results as ever. Great stuff.

[striderpaul]

Brilliant weathering and so realistic. When I was a Secondman in the late 1970's we used to always clean the cab and side windows, handrails, marker lights/tail lights and the loco numbers while she was being refueled, and yes the fuel gauge always got a wipe over if needed. Another great video, thank you.

[longimanusisurus]

Llevo viendo tus videos y he podido observar como has ido mejorando tu técnica. El color y el tratamiento que le das a las vías es de lo mejor que he visto. Mi enhorabuena.
Best regards

[TheSNIPERmac]

HI there. I've just seen you on TV, Hornby series, I had to come and see your videos and I am well impressed, Your attention to detail is remarkable, thank you for sharing. I will enjoy watching the rest of your videos in the coming days... Mac#

[wilson]

I model US trains and you've inspired me to re-do one of the engines I weathered a bit too much. Besides your weathering, the layout detailing is great. Thanks for posting!

[tabs]

Thanks again Richard, not many that would set up some of their own work (all be it from a while ago) as "leaving a bit to be desired" and give a master class on how it should be done.

[wstks-fmworldwide]

Fascinating process and wonderful results. Not a model railroader myself, but I have followed your work for two-three years, and have enjoyed the journey thus far.

[rttx]

The clips from Paul Clark make me feel a way I can't describe; nostalgic, almost regretful, like "I was born too late" kind of feeling (I'm 32). I absolutely love it, and I'm not even from the UK. Excellent job recreating the look and feel of that fantastic era of British Rail. Stay healthy and carry on. I always look forward to your next upload.

[leilacentral]

Amazing work. Lots can be taken from this video and I remember your older weathering videos very well, as they were in my favourite play lists. Seams it will be replaced with this. Thanks for sharing and video this. I really need to weather my locomotives. Hope your keeping well and all the best, Clint.