Water Tanks

Along the main street in Tottenham, Ont. is this old water tank. I took the photo in March 2018.

 Don and I recently discussed how would one weather a water tank such as those offered by Bar Mills and Tichy. We both have done a Bar Mills model black with a bit of light weathering. Here are two tanks I photographed in the last few years that might be of use to you when painting a water tank...George Dutka

This tank is painted a lighter colour and is showing some rust streaks.

This water tank is next to the CSX yard in West Springfield Mass. during a visit in 2015. Some nice rust on the top with a dark green body and yellow lettering well faded.

A few months ago in the NMRA magazine there was this article on a portable layout. The backdrop was a photo which included this water tank. Adding the water tank as a photo in the background really can be effective.

My tower which is a Bar Mills kit.