lionel 2430,2431

[Jumijo]

Radio Shack has the right acid for photo-etching. I can't remember if it's sulphuric acid or ferric chloride, but tell them what you need it for and they will sell it to you. I've bought some there. Do an internet search on photo-etching and you will get your answer. Raised lettering can be accomplished with small peel & stick lettering. You might try a craft store for that or small plastic or metal type.

Jim

[Jumijo]

Radio Shack has the right acid for photo-etching. I can't remember if it's sulphuric acid or ferric chloride, but tell them what you need it for and they will sell it to you. I've bought some there. Do an internet search on photo-etching and you will get your answer. Raised lettering can be accomplished with small peel & stick lettering. You might try a craft store for that or small plastic or metal type.

Jim

[thor]

On a similar note does anyone know of a good source for small styrene lettering? I want to make engine name plates with raised lettering OR failing that I could if neessary photo etch them I suppose. Does anyone know the right acid/etchant? Is it ferric chloride like you use for making circuit boards?

[Jumijo]

Try J&A Hobbies in Waynesboro, PA. They make licensed reproduction dry-transfer lettering for Lionel pre and post war trains. Call 717-762-2242 or email:[e-mail]

Jim

[Anonymous]

Hello all,,

Can anybody direct me to a place where i can buy some replacement decals or a rubber stamp system to replace the pullman and observation lettering on the lionel 2430 and 2431 tinplate cars,i got them from sombody and they were on their last leg {or wheel}as it were,So i restored them,they look great and work phenomanally,however they lack their identification, any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Newbie to 3 rail.
kevin