Weathering locomotives and rolling stock is the latest modelling skill to come under the microscope in the comprehensive guide series 'Aspects of Modelling.'  Historically, most proprietary model railway equipment was produced in a pristine condition; however, the reality of the railway industry, particularly in the age of steam, was that the external condition of most locomotives and rolling stock quickly deteriorated as operation and weather took their toll.

More proficient modellers, in particular those that scratch-built or kit-built locomotives and rolling stock, took the opportunity of trying to recreate the authentic operational condition of locomotives and rolling stock by the judicious 'weathering' of the final finish. In recent times, the mainstream manufacturers have gone a stage further and now produce locomotives that appear to have been weathered.  The skill of weathering locomotives and rolling stock is considered one of the most difficult when it comes to railway modelling.

It is very easy to spoil an otherwise beautiful model with a careless application of weathering but, as more and more modellers seek to create an increasingly authentic feel for their layouts, so information on the best methods of weathering has increased in importance. This informative new volume provides the modeller with a guide to the principles and practice of weathering locomotives in particular, providing modellers of all levels and abilities with a step by step guide to the skills involved and the pros and cons of undertaking such work on models. Following the same format as the rest of the 'Aspects of Modelling' series, the book includes instructive text alongside over a hundred mono and colour illustrations.