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Discussion Boards => Large => Topic started by: shayman on April 25, 2007, 10:01:58 AM

Title: New lettering for 3 tr shay?
Post by: shayman on April 25, 2007, 10:01:58 AM
 Hi Bach-man
First of all I know that Cass runs only standard gauge shays. I was wondering if Bachmann will becoming out with a shay lettered for Cass?
Second do you know of anyone who sells decals for Cass in large scale?
  shayman

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Title: Re: New lettering for 3 tr shay?
Post by: Matthew (OV) on April 25, 2007, 03:48:20 PM
Because, as you observe, the 1:20.3 Shay is a narrow gauge unit, I doubt that Bachmann will release one lettered for Cass or Greenbrier, Cheat, and Elk ....  which was, as you know a standard gauge line.

However, getting decals to letter one that way yourself shouldn't be a problem.  Apply to Jeff Damerst, www.shawmutcarshops.com or Stan Cedarleaf, http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/StanCedarleaf/WebPageDecals/CustomDecalsx.html and they will make you anything you need.  I've had good luck with both.

Matthew (OV)
Title: Re: New lettering for 3 tr shay?
Post by: Paul W. on April 25, 2007, 04:18:32 PM
Shayman,
I agree with Matthew, Stan Cedarleaf does EXCELLENT work! Most of my loco's and rolling stock are finished with Stan's work. The decals go on easy and really turn out looking great. Just follow his directions and you will have a good looking end product.
Just tell him what you want, he'll send you a proof, once you are happy, he'll print them and send them your way.
Title: Re: New lettering for 3 tr shay?
Post by: calenelson on April 25, 2007, 06:49:17 PM
Ditto---Stan is the MAN~~!

sorry couldn't resist the temptation to use that scroll thingy....I have been more than pleased with Brother Cedarleafs work!

cale
Title: Re: New lettering for 3 tr shay?
Post by: shayman on April 26, 2007, 06:59:57 AM
 :D Thanks all
  I just wondered about if they would consider the lettering. I did not think that Meadow River had a narrow gauge line. I will go back and check my books.
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Thank again for the replies.
Happy Railroading!  :) :)
shayman
Title: Re: New lettering for 3 tr shay?
Post by: Matthew (OV) on April 28, 2007, 02:44:52 AM
Ok, you got me.  I had forgot about Meadow River.  Ignore all previous....  ???

Here's the real (Standard Gauge) Meadow River #7.... albeit standard gauge, and significantly larger than the narrow gauge version the model is:

http://www.cassrailroad.com/images/num_7c.jpg

Incidentally, folks may find this interesting:

http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/steamtown/shs2l.htm

Matthew (OV)
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