I just completed this kit,painted and weathered it. the kit turned out great. Just like to add some important information. This kit is made in Germany and has excellent detail,realism is top notch. Now for the down side This kit is not for beginers. There is not one word of English in the instructions. In fact there are no words of any language. It only contains pictures (A,B,C,ETC) some are grainy and it takes time to figure it out before assembly and just how the parts go together. So choose wisely my friends or you can spoil a really neat addition to your railroad.