hello can anyone tell me where the most common points on a steam engine that get dirt are?
This topic was discussed on the General Discussion Board.
Basically, you should try to find some photos of the kind of loco you are weathering, and use that as a guide.
Steam locomotives are one of those machines that can start the day very clean and wind up dirty. Soot will dull a clean boiler jacket and mess up oil-and-graphite smoke box covering. Dust from the roadbed will coat the wheels and running gear. Mineral deposits from leaking steam will form streaks.
I wouldn't attempt to try this without having a few photos as a guide, preferably color photos.
Don't base your efforts on other's models. You may wind up repeating their mistakes.
Les
thanks for the info