The Steam Era Trains Weathering Group is a group created for the discussion of how to realistically weather engines and rolling stock from a time before 1960. The group will be used as a place to discuss techniques used and supplies available in order to realistically achieve the look of weathered engines and equipment from the 1860 to 1960 time frame. The group is not scale-specific or proto-specific, but models discussed will focus upon North American railroads exclusively. Thank you, and enjoy your membership in the Steam Era Trains Weathering Group.

Steam Era Trains Weathering Group Rules (PLEASE READ!)-

1. When posting, please sign your real name, not your Yahoo ID....Not only does it help when others want to contact you off list, but it's just the polite thing to do!

2. When applying to join group, a genuine interest in the subject must be shown. Any "I like trains", "I've been a model railroader for __ years", or "sign me up" requests will be ignored and/or denied membership.

3. Absolutely no "me too" posts!

4. Please minimize any and all excessive quoting - Please trim your replies for those who receive messages in digest form, plus it makes things easier to read!

5. Topics must not stray too far from weathering topics, techniques and supplies, unless deemed relative to the discussion by the moderator, or they will be deleted.

6. Posting of "FOR SALE","TRADE" or "WANT TO BUY" items is permitted, but MUST BE ON TOPIC and related to weathering subjects! Also, replys to such should be made OFF LIST to the originator of the message. You will be politely warned, but if ignored, said person(s) replying may run the risk of being put on moderated status.

7. Absolutely no tolerance for political discussions or personal attacks - one strike and you're out.

Thank you for your co-operation, and please enjoy and participate in the Steam Era Trains Weathering Group forum!

Ralph Heiss,
List Owner/Moderator

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