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

["Bob Clegg" <BobcatCS_@_comcast.net>]

Paul, It'll also take off the paint.  That's what I use to strip mine to the
bone before painting...even the "undecorated" ones.  They actually have a
gray primer that doesn't get along well with Floquil, but an hour in the 91%
alcohol bath, a little very light scrubbing,  and they're ready to go.

Regards,

Bob
NMRA 17940

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Tupaczewski, Paul R (Paul)" <paultup_@_lucent.com>
To: <lilesj_@_squared.com>; <erielack@lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 8:45 AM
Subject: RE: (erielack) Decals for Renumbering DL&W and Erie E8s


> 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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