>A month or so ago there was a thread here about using a Durocolor pen from
> >Michael's to simulate rust on the rails...
>
> Gary:
>
> My most sincere apologies. That was me that posted, and in apparently a senior
> moment, I typed "DuroColor" instead of the correct name "DecoColor." >
> In spite of my error, the pens do work. Two shades of brown available, to suit
> your definition of "rust." Each pass makes the color a bit darker, by the way. >
>
> Cut the tip into a screwdriver shape before you start the ink to flow. If it
> gets on the tieplates/ties, it will absolutely not come off. However, a black
> Sharpie will erase those little sins nicely. Just dot the tieplate/ties, don't
> scribble.
>
> I was just up in Toronto for the Maple Leaf train show (which I greatly
> enjoyed), and I do believe your Michael's carries them, as well as the
> Michael's in Buffalo, NY.
>
> Bill K.
> Houston
Now that's an amazing item to know about. Who would ever have thought that one up....
'Rusty' Pens!
It's true what they say about inventions then!
David.