In the process of lettering several pieces of Norfolk & Western equipment,
we've found that the 1 Shot sign painters enamel works very well. It levels
easily and does not leave brush strokes. They offer Deluxe Gold (as well as
some fancier metallic gold options). http://www.1shot.com/
We've had excellent success with vinyl stencils cut in negative and painted
through. You can see some examples of the results here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.168983413153997.62991.168975893154749&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.168985163153822.62996.168975893154749&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.406934959358840.121369.168975893154749&type=3
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "Eric" <eric_d_hopp@...> wrote:
>
> Take a look at the research I did in March and April on 2008 for painting GN
> 1213. The Empire Builder colors are really nothing more than Pullman Green
> and Imitation Gold striping and lettering, with Omaha Orange and Aluminum
> added to jazz it up.
>
> GN 1213: http://www.erixrailcar.com/restoration/2008/#Mar
> GN A-11: http://www.erixrailcar.com/restoration/2009/#Apr
>
> When desperate, Caterpillar Yellow is a very close cousin to Imitation Gold.
>
> Eric
>
>
> --- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, Rick Keil <rkeil6721@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I had the opportunity to take a look at a CB&Q baggage car being restored
> > by the Fremont & Elkhorn Valley Railroad (and then ride in the cab of the
> > SW12 for the trip!). It appears to be an MB-22, either 1936 or 1938 (you
> > can see the lettering under the Pullman green paint).
> >
> > What they need is Duluxe Gold paint for the lettering. Any assistance with
> > the formula or source would be appreciated
> >
> > They are going to use the baggage area as a concession counter and restore
> > the RPO area as much as they can.
> >
> > As an aside, the car is being restored using a grant from the Union Pacific
> > railroad.
> >
> > Also, they contacted IRM to get the car diagrams, were referred to the
> > Pullman library but haven't heard back from them. Does anyone have a
> > contact for who would have the diagrams?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Ricky Keil
> > Bellevue, NE
> >
>
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