Beginners Ask Trains How often do railroads patch out locomotives?

How often do railroads patch out locomotives?

By Steven Otte, Senior Associate Editor | September 15, 2023

Ask MR: It’s a common practice on the prototypes, so feel free to patch out locomotives on your layout

A paintbrush is used to arrange number decals on a yellow patch painted on a model locomotive

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