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Shawn Mattson is a part time professional modeler and weathering artist

Worn out and sun bleached SSW GP40-2 by Athearn Genesis
10/06/2026

Worn out and sun bleached SSW GP40-2 by Athearn Genesis

Athearn rtr Mopac SD40-2 that has received upgraded LED's, roof eyebolts, truck airlines and sand lines, along with the ...
10/02/2026

Athearn rtr Mopac SD40-2 that has received upgraded LED's, roof eyebolts, truck airlines and sand lines, along with the hood bell being moved further back per the proto. Everything was finished off with a grimey weathering.

Between work trips and family travel this year, I’ve managed to fit in a little railfanning across the country. I’ve got...
09/25/2026

Between work trips and family travel this year, I’ve managed to fit in a little railfanning across the country. I’ve gotten pretty lucky grabbing a few unique roster shots along the way—here are a few from the Dayton's Bluff area in St. Paul. Enjoy!

Various mix of N scale international containers ready for service
09/25/2026

Various mix of N scale international containers ready for service

Make sure to check out the latest items for sale on my website! Some of the latest weathered items include:- (SOLD) Exac...
09/09/2026

Make sure to check out the latest items for sale on my website! Some of the latest weathered items include:

- (SOLD) ExactRail Milwaukee Road Appliance Boxcar

- (SOLD) Rapido Canadian Pacific E8A #1800 (DCC/Sound)

- Bowser Norfolk & Western RS3 #2547 (DCC Ready)

- Bowser Conrail RS3 #5545 (DCC Ready)

- Atlas LMX 8-40B # 8594 (DCC Ready)

Models that are DCC Ready can have DCC/Sound of your choosing added if requested at an additional expense

Link is below in comments

Pair of brass W&R Enterprises Northern Pacific box cars showing their age per the early 1930/40's
09/08/2026

Pair of brass W&R Enterprises Northern Pacific box cars showing their age per the early 1930/40's

For Sale:Bowser Executive Line - RS3 Norfolk & Western #2547- Prototypically weathered per its 1960/70's appearance- Ad...
09/01/2026

For Sale:

Bowser Executive Line - RS3 Norfolk & Western #2547
- Prototypically weathered per its 1960/70's appearance
- Additional detailing includes Brake Chains, Gotham Rail & Marine speed recorder and slip modulators

Link to listing in below comments

O Scale Overland Models Conrail SD80MAC that has received significant upgrades including LED's, ESU Loksound L Select wi...
08/31/2026

O Scale Overland Models Conrail SD80MAC that has received significant upgrades including LED's, ESU Loksound L Select with a custom mount, and a in-service weathering reflecting its late 1990's appearance!

Also included a photo of it with its HO scale cousin for a size comparison prior to weathering. Enjoy!

Duo of Athearn DMIR SD40-3 (ex-SD45T-2) tunnel motors detailed and weathered for their use on the Missabe range! Both un...
08/20/2026

Duo of Athearn DMIR SD40-3 (ex-SD45T-2) tunnel motors detailed and weathered for their use on the Missabe range! Both units received a number of detail add-on's including side truck maintenance boxes, pilot detail, body lift rings, truck airlines, LED lighting, and Loksound. #406 had its nose gyro light patch filled in per the proto. Finally each unit was weathered per it's look in the early 2000's.

Tangent Scale Models International Wide-vision BN Caboose with plated side windows now serving for the BNSF. The paint o...
08/11/2026

Tangent Scale Models International Wide-vision BN Caboose with plated side windows now serving for the BNSF. The paint on the plate patches was changed to correctly match the proto while be weathered per it's life in the 2000's prior to retirement.

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