Hi Scott,I have just found another source for the C-D-S Lettering dry decals (which DO include the HO-715 sheet for CRRofNJ which you are looking for). This is Ozark Miniatures. I've just ordered four sheets.
I've added a link to the Mauch Chunk website.
Cheers
Steve
Here is the link to the CDS produced CNJ 1930-40 steam locomotive dry transfers. CDS has been taken over by Ozark Miniatures and they are producing new stock. http://www.ozarkminiatures.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idcategory=1457&curPage=2&sortField=sku
They also list 1940 to end of steam paint schemes for both conventional and camel-back locomotives.
scottso699where is it that has a large supply?
That would have been the guys who were behind the C-D-S name. I've used their stuff for years and also made several orders for custom lettering from them, too. I don't really know where their inventory went, but one of them mentioned just after they closed that the stock on-hand numbered in the thousands.
If you're interested in more of their stuff, I can send them an e-mail and see what they have to say. I also went to my LHS today, and while they have a fair amount of sets left, only one for which I was looking and nothing for CRRofNJ.
I used C-D-S to letter this bargain-bin boxcar:
...then re-painted and re-lettered it when I back-dated my layout to the '30s:
I used to have a CRofP hopper, too, but can't seem to locate a photo.
If you're not comfortable using dry transfers, you can put them on blank decal paper. I often use this method for the end reporting marks and numbers. It's a lot easier applying them to a flat surface, but don't place them too close to the edge of the paper. When they're all on the decal paper, cut them out as a single unit, making sure to leave at least a 1/8" border, then overspray the sheet with Dullcoat or other clear finish - I usually use the same semi-gloss which goes on the car prior to decaling. The 1/8" border is so that any clear finish which might seal the edge of the paper will be trimmed away, allowing water to penetrate both through the paper and at the edges, too. Once the clear finish is dry, use a sharp blade to trim each piece from the sheet. I like to cut them out with a border around them, then, working on a sheet of glass, use a sharp blade to "snick-off" the excess using a firm pressing motion - this avoids the raised edge which you sometimes get when slicing-off the excess paper. Apply them as you would any regular decal.
Wayne
OK I did find them! Via the web page http://www.homauchchunk.co.uk/cnj_ho_models.htm - they had a suggestion for CDS dry transfers from a place in Canada (TMR Distribution). So I ordered two sets last night - they had 8 left - figured I'd get 2 incase i mess one up or some day decide I need another M1s.
Wayne - where is it that has a large supply?
Thanks for all the help guys!
Scott
C-D-S offered dry transfers for that lettering scheme. They're no longer in business, but they supposedly had a lot of inventory on-hand when they closed, so there may be some out there. If dry transfers would be of interest to you, I can check next time I'm at my LHS, as they still have a decent amount of C-D-S stock. Send me a PM if you're interested.
i suggest to look for them on ebay. may take a while
you can save a search and they'll send you an email whenever a new item matching the search term shows up
greg - Philadelphia & Reading / Reading
Does anyone know who does or did make decals for the Central Railroad of New Jersey steam engines? I am looking to model an M1s 2-8-2 but can find decals that are lettered "CRR of NJ". Or at the very least does anyone know the font used? I would make my own but can't find the correct font either. I checked all the usual venues such as Raritan Bay Hobbies, Micro Scale, Champ and find only the Liberty Heralds used after 1945. Unfortunately these engines never got liberty heralds as they were scrapped in 1947.
Thanks,