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Since
the
last
update,
X201
has
seen
steady
progress,
but
no
drastic
changes
or
improvements.
Just
more
of
the
same....priming,
replacing
windows,
etc.
I
sprayed
the
trucks
and
wheels
with
the
OSPHO
rust
converter
mentioned
in
a
previous
update.
I
did
this
to
stabilize
the
serious
surface
rust
on
the
truck
side
frames.
This
left
the
wheels
and
side
frames
a
white
color.
As
seen
in
the
photo,
I
have
begun
spraying
the
trucks
with
cheap
flat
black
paint.
I
am
not
concerned
about
the
looks
of
the
trucks.
I'm
sure
they
will
accumulate
dirt,
grime,
and
some
light
oxidation
soon
anyway
due
to
normal
wear
and
tear
when
the
caboose
is
returned
to
operation.
Also
pictured
is
another
window
replacement.
I
am
having
pretty
good
luck
with
the
plexiglass.
The
first
piece
was
installed
over
2
and
a
half
years
ago
and
surprisingly
has
no
sign
of
"fog".
So,
I
have
been
using
the
same
Acrylic
Plexiglass
from
the
same
company
on
the
rest
of
the
windows.
Notice
the
beginnings
of
some
serious
rust
underneath
the
window
frame.
I
grinded
and
sanded
this
rust
and
applied
the
standard
primer
and
one
quick
spray
of
the
topcoat
before
reinstalling
the
window.
I
have
begun
to
apply
a
coat
of
brown
primer
on
the
roof,
over
the
white
rust
inhibitor
primer.
Since
the
roof
is
highly
exposed
to
the
elements,
I
don't
think
you
I
can
have
too
many
coats
on
it.
Also,
I
believe
the
red
will
match
better
if
the
entire
car
has
the
same
color
primer.
I
have
priced
the
paint
for
the
topcoat.
It
looks
like
I
will
be
able
to
purchase
Dupont
Imron
"Fire
Protection
Red"
and
"Safety
Yellow"
for
just
under
$50.00
per
gallon.
Those
are
the
colors
specified
for
the
caboose
on
the
original
shop
drawings
from
the
Southern
Railway.
Hopefully,
the
next
update
will
feature
some
"Fire
Protection
Red"
being
applied!
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