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Source for dry transfers?
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 16, 2006 1:00 PM
Does anybody know where I can get dry transfer numbers?  The numbers are worn off my 675, and I am hesitant to spend $15 for ink and a rubber stamp that I will only use one time.  I know that the lady who used to make dry transfers just for Lionel trains went out of business, but I heard that there are other sources for individual letters and numbers.  I would appreciate any info.
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Posted by csxt30 on Saturday, September 16, 2006 2:14 PM

Jim : I will give you some sources that I think may have them, but I'm not sure. Hope you find them on one of these !

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/default.htm

http://www.wmtlionelparts.com/

http://www.ttender.com/

http://www.sandwparts.com./

http://www.eastcoasttrainparts.com/parts3.htm#EAST I did see something on this one about dry transfers, just scroll down

http://www.mikestrainsandhobbies.com/paint.html This one has some, too .

Hope this helps !! 

http://www.mikestrainsandhobbies.com/decals.html I think this one has the most. I just checked it !!

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 16, 2006 3:19 PM

John,

            Thanks for the links.  I know Olsen's has rubber stamps, but I don't have the money right now due to my Postwar buying spree! Big Smile [:D]  I just bought a 675, then I bought 2466WX tender to go with it, and then I had to order a new brushplate for the 675.  I think someone said that individual dry transfer numbers and letters are available at office supply stores.  I am going to look into that.

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Posted by csxt30 on Saturday, September 16, 2006 3:32 PM

That's a great idea, Jim !! Let us know what you find !! I think I'll look into that too, for some projects !!

Thanks, John

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Posted by chuck on Saturday, September 16, 2006 3:35 PM
Woodland Scenics has a very exensive line of Dry Transfer letters/numbers in different colors and type face/sizes.
When everything else fails, play dead
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 17, 2006 10:25 AM

Chuck,

               Thanks for telling me about Woodland Scenics.  I checked it out, and it is what I am looking for, but considering the cost after shipping is added, I might just bite the bullet and buy the rubber stamp and ink.

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Posted by chuck on Sunday, September 17, 2006 10:31 AM
I'm lucky that two "local" hobby shops carry the full line of letters/numbers.
When everything else fails, play dead
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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, September 18, 2006 9:11 AM

Clover House has 'em.
Call him. http://www.cloverhouse.com

 

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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