I used Testors OD for the main color and I got a kit of powders that the railroad guys use. It was a 5 pack of different shades. I like it because you can blend colors together easier (for me anyway) then I hit it with some Testors Dull Coat. As for the tracks, I soaked them for an hour in vinegar and did not see any change other than they got brighter (I guess your not suppose to use distilled vinegar). ...so I dusted them with some flat black followed by a dusting with red primer. After they dried I lightly sanded them with sand paper and run them on the driveway for awhile to highlight the right spots. Hey thanks Airbrusher, that means a lot coming from you You guys on here have taught me alot on the dos and donts. I look at my first Bulldog next to it and I have to say this one looks alot better. Heres a pic of my first paint job.