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Metallicar, one last try for removing decals: try softening them up with Solv-a-Set applied liberally with cotton swabs. Allow it some time (overnight) to "cure." Apply masking tape over the lettering and then with a quick jerking motion pull the tape away. If the lettering doesn't come off...they aren't decals. Now its decision time: if you can match the road colors on most of the rolling stock, simply paint over the original lettering, purchase D.& R.G. decals and apply anew. The Solv-a-Set you haven't used will now be useful for the new decals. A last thought might be to glue light cardboard strips (match painted to the original) over the lettering and use dry transfers instead of decals. I hope one out of three will work for you. Good luck.
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