Ho scale 611 in the 1950s

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Looking at pictures of the J's when new (600 builder's photo and the 611 as new in the Roanoke station) they seem highly glossy like the model you have. Naturally it would be impossible to maintain them that pristine.
If your model is the J as in it's last incarnation as the Spirit of Roanoke I'm sure they made the dual headlight as well. Removing the decal or painted logo alone won't make it an "in service" engine. The HO scale J's are very common on feebay so it might be better or easier for you to just sell or trade yours for a more correct one.
Roger HuberDeer Creek Locomotive Works 

    On Sunday, May 17, 2020, 10:24:56 AM CDT, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:  
 
 Looks pretty glossy to me Jim.   I wouldn’t worry about it.   And I doubt anyone admiring your layout will notice one way or the other.  
Some of these fine points of the prototype details — that are rightly so important to the experts on this blog — are of less importance to some of us HO fans.  
As one sage advisor said, “It’s your layout.  You make the rules.  And if you’re happy with it, then it’s right!”
Enjoy the 611.  The “Queen of Steam” will enhance ANY layout.  She’s the reason I’m modeling the N&W.  
If it makes you feel more comfortable, I run a formerly NY Central MTH Mikado remarked as an N&W loco, despite fact no Mikado prototype ran on the N&W.   I like the engine.  Bought it before decision to model N&W.  And, who’s to know!?!  
Bill

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On May 17, 2020, at 10:22 AM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:



 

On 5/16/2020 4:44 PM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List wrote:
 
 
 I’m no expert, but I surmise that in addition to the Spirit of Roanoke designation for the refurbished/restored 611, the actual black paint on the restored (excursion version) of the 611 was glossier than the paint on the engines while they were in service.  The available on-line videos of 611 certainly bear that out. 
 
I don't know, what do you think Bill?
 
Jimmy Lisle
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