A quick and simple method to get rid of the plastic new freight car look is to spray a light coat of Dullcoat.  This will take away the 'toy' train look of your layout.  If you don't have any Testor's Dullcoat you can use any Matte Finish spray to get the same results.  Just a simple spray to each side and let dry.  This can be done to any plastic kits also.

My layout is called the GREAT WEST ROCKY MOUNTAIN, KENORA-SUDBURY RAILROAD COMPANY. The general scenery is modelled on my hometown, Kenora, Ontario as [ ... ]

Stonebridge Models Greenhouse Build by Modelersguild.com

It's funny - Sometimes in this gig, I come across a project that just amazes me. This Greenhouse [ ... ]

 This is Micro trains Line SD40-2 Santa Fe model which I customized with working ditch lights.