Numbers on tank cars and others

[mudhen]

To the Backmann;
Just purchased 3 of your Spectrum "Gramps" tank cars and the detailing is supperb. I really like the spectrum line of cars.
The only draw back is the numbers as I see it , there are anly 2 numbers avalible.
Have you ever given any thought to adding a decal sheet so the serious D&RGW modeller can change numbers themselves, to make it so there are never two numbers the same in a string of tankers or any other of your cars you have.
Even a decal sheet for your spectrum like, for purchase would be great if it was possible. 
Just a thought.

[Chuck N]

I know of two people who do custom lettering.  You can do a google search on "Cedarleaf custom decals" and "G scale graphics" to get to their websites.  Stan Cedarleaf makes water slide decals and Del Tappiro (G scale graphics) makes vinal transfers.  I have used Stan's decals for a number of projects.  You could have him do numbers for different types of cars in the appropriate size and numbers.  You could get a lot of numbers on a single sheet.

Chuck

Stan has an extensive library of RR lettering and logos.  He can also help design custom lettering and logos.

I have heard good things about Del's work, but have not used it myself.

One project was to repaint and letter 32 LGB iron ore cars for the DM&IR.  Each car has a different number.



Another project involved building a boxcar kit and lettering it for my RR "CLEAR LAKE LUMBER Co"



This last picture has Stan's decals on a Bachmann Climax and logging caboose in addition to the box car.

[David]

I actually have three Gramps tank cars with different numbers on them. The first run had only one number available while the second run has two numbers available.