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Name that font!
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:23 AM
I am planning to get some custom made decals for my railroad, the Central Of Texas line. But rather than used the so-called "Railroad Roman" font I want to use the same style of lettering that the Norfolk & Western used on their steam power. Does anyone know what the name of this font is? Once I know the name I should be able to find it on the internet and then download into my computer`s Word program. Thanks!

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Posted by csmith9474 on Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:35 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by revmayes

I am planning to get some custom made decals for my railroad, the Central Of Texas line. But rather than used the so-called "Railroad Roman" font I want to use the same style of lettering that the Norfolk & Western used on their steam power. Does anyone know what the name of this font is? Once I know the name I should be able to find it on the internet and then download into my computer`s Word program. Thanks!

David


Bold sans serif??
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Posted by underworld on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:04 PM
Do a search for fonts. [:D]
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Posted by underworld on Sunday, September 18, 2005 10:45 PM
I'm thinking about doing a logo with Wingdings !!! [:p]

underworld

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Posted by Eriediamond on Sunday, September 18, 2005 10:49 PM
I had an airplane once, that had dings in the wings. [(-D][(-D]
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Posted by RdgLines2124 on Monday, September 19, 2005 10:16 PM
revmayes-

You might try going to http://www.railfonts.com and see if there is a suitable font for your application. These font sets are for sale (and I am in no way connected with Railfonts), but the prices are reasonable. In a quick scan of the site, I cound not find a listing for a N&W specific font, however.

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Posted by JohnT14808 on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:24 PM
Since you stated that you plan on getting 'custom decals' made, why not check with the decaler and see if they have the font you are looking for? They may solve your riddle quickly.

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