Yes. - they show the characters, numbers, and special characters used; with the
size and shape as indicated on the drawings. In terms of a visit, Ted
(Curator) is the one to talk to.
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Charlie Vlk" <cvlk@...> wrote:
>
> Bob-
>
> Do any of the drawings actually show the letter characters themselves or do
> the L&P drawings make reference to other drawings that show the size and
> shape of the alphas and numerics?
>
> I may have to make a visit after Thanksgiving Week to get copies of relevant
> drawings..
>
> Charlie Vlk
>
>
>
>
>
> From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob
> Webber
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:36 PM
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CBQ] Burlington Passenger Car Lettering
>
>
>
>
>
> Some time back the remark was made that CB&Q Passenger car lettering
> was difficult to come by. That is no longer the case - nor has it
> been for some time.
>
> There are (general arrangement of lettering) drawings for the
> Standard Steel-built cars as well as (Lettering and Side Elevation)
> drawings for the Pullman built cars (of 1922 - Diner,
> Coach/Chair, and the combine). Lettering includes interior &
> exterior - including the smallest lettering on the trucks.
>
> Dave - Ted should be getting back to you on your request.
>
> Good luck in creating the body decals - gold leaf "enclosed with a
> 1/16" black stripe". Other lettering (weight, cap'y, truck, etc. is
> white lead.
>
> Phil, these are important for the IRM as well, for the CB&Q cars
> there. Esp. the interior signage/lettering.
>
> Bob Webber
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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