The Empire Builder makes a stop

Today I got going on The Pratt Boys diner.  Washed up the castings and will paint them tomorrow with primer.  I like to use the Tamiya Fine Surface Primer.  It works well on plastic, metal castings, wood, etc.  I use it because it has a very fine particle paint that does not drown details.  Once dry I air brush the parts with color.  

Anyway, while the pieces were drying from washing them up, I ran the Great Northern empire Builder.  Yes - it is a long train - probably too long for my present layout but I just like it.  My dad actually told me he road on it once long ago.  My consist is as accurate as I could do.  To provide sound there is a sound decoder and speaker in the baggage car.  Fun stuff and being Kato completely it runs great.