2430/31 AND 6440-1-2-3 PASSENGER CARS

[trainguy2]

 Hi guys, over the last few years I''ve been able to put together one of each of the three car sets of tin passenger cars, ie: 2430/2431 blue and silver.... and one set each of the brown and the two tone green 6440 cars. I have been searching parts suppliers for weeks trying to find replacement window strips since most of the cars are in dyer need of new ones. I ve tryed olsens, east coast, hobby surplus etc. but no one seems to have them. These are the frosted plastic strips with no figures. Does anyone know of a parts dealer that carrys them???  O r should I try to find a suitable plastic and cut my own. Any help would be greatly appreiceated. Thanks Vince

[lionelsoni]

Find a drafting supply store and ask for mylar drafting film.

[ivesboy]

 Try some plastic and a coat of dullcote.

[catdoing]

i just use plastic from packages of trees or ant clear plastic and some dulcote  for passenger cars and building also

[trainguy2]

Thanks to everyone for the ideas.............  was out today and found a thick plastic book binder with a frosted like finish. I'm going to cut it up and see how it works. I should be able to get about 8 strips out of it. If it looks good it will be 4 dollars well spent!!!!  I'll let everyone know. Thanks again Vince