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Awesome find at HUB division NMRA train show and a question

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Awesome find at HUB division NMRA train show and a question
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 17, 2016 11:57 PM

A couple of weekends ago, I stopped by the HUB division show.  While there I found two custom decaled steam locomotives, both lettered for the "Boston and Maine Central" in the format of the B&M square herald.  They were both used and the vendor new the deceased original owner, but did not know who did the decals for them.  I know its a long shot but does any one know who did the decals?  I will probably contact Highball Graphics and ask if they did the artwork as well.

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Posted by doctorwayne on Sunday, December 18, 2016 1:18 AM

So, did you buy the locomotives?

There's a chance that the decal maker won't reveal the customer's info, especially if that person did the artwork.  

I've had good results with custom lettering from Rail Graphics, and will soon be ordering more.

Wayne

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:33 AM

doctorwayne
So, did you buy the locomotives?

Didnt even blink.  Bought both.

doctorwayne
There's a chance that the decal maker won't reveal the customer's info, especially if that person did the artwork.

Dont need the customer's info, hes looking at the wrong side of grass unfortunately.  Im looking for the decal maker to make more decals. 

Edit: Oh I see what you mean, but still though.  Im hoping that is not the case.

I'll give Rail Graphics a try.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 18, 2016 10:11 AM

The decals were made by Jim at Highball Graphics, he just got back to me, and he still has the artwork file.

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Posted by Paul3 on Sunday, December 18, 2016 10:50 AM

FYI, those are the only ones out there.  A couple years ago, a fellow club member bought a Boston & Maine Central steam engine from that same dealer at the Hub Show.

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