RE: (erielack) Decals for Renumbering DL&W and Erie E8s

["Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>]

Jonathan Liles asked:

> I have a few P2K E8s that I would like to renumber.  The Erie 
> E8s only have the numbers on the number boards while the DL&W 
> E8s, in addition to the number boards, have large numbers on 
> the side of the loco.  What decal set(s) would be appropriate 
> for the number boards and side numbers?  Also, what would be 
> the best method for removing the old numbers (for DL&W I'd 
> only have to change the last number - unless I want to make 
> an 820) that won't involve repainting (if there is one)?  Thanks.

The Erie units DO have numbers - but they're very small and at the back of the unit.

The DL&W units have some incorrect lettering on the sides, and if you REALLY want to be correct, you'll have to replace the roadname as well as the number. I personally haven't tried removing the P2K lettering, but some people have told me that isopropyl alcohol, dabbed on with a Q-tip, will soften the lettering so it can be removed...

	- Paul

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