I feel I need to draw your attention to this amazing, low cost weathering service. I don't know Steve personally, but have had great results from him.
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/238/8/5/n_2_by_silentwake-d47vd0s.jpg)
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/238/b/1/n_gauge_weather_by_grimy_times_by_silentwake-d47vcxk.jpg)
He even fits the loco's supplied fittings, if you want them.
He did these for 15 quid each! Here is his website: http://www.grimytimes.co.uk/
He charges 20 quid for steam:
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/028/6/d/mn_by_silentwake-d38882p.jpg)
(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/028/d/e/bb_by_silentwake-d3887zq.jpg)
Or........
http://www.the-art-of-making-dirty.co.uk/index.html
Very good and cheaply priced as well. His N gauge photos are here: http://www.pbase.com/craigasquith/n_gauge&page=all
A few more examples in situ on my railway:
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/238/0/f/n_by_silentwake-d47wmqe.jpg)
(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/238/a/a/n3_by_silentwake-d47wmu8.jpg)
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/238/4/5/n4_by_silentwake-d47wmvi.jpg)
And a transformed Minitrix 9F
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/238/3/e/n2_by_silentwake-d47wms1.jpg)
Nicely filthed up, Elvinley. I really like what it's done for the Minitrix 9F :thumbsup:
Yes so do I. I asked for a really filthy job on that one :)
They all look great to me, the 9F is pretty special. :thumbsup: