Aftermarket decals for Loco's...

[Spongemike]

Kia Ora guys (and any guyesses!)

As a comparative noob at this lark, I'm wondering if alternate road names are available as decal sheets.

I have an old Athearn SW1500 in Norfolk & western (black scheme), and I'm thinking I'd like to change it to a UP yellow/gray scheme.

Any suggestions / ideas / etc welcome!

Cheers from Aotearoa

Mike

 

[Ralph]

Hi Mike,

If you're asking if there are decal sheets for various railroads available commercially the answer is yes indeed!

Microscale is one example of a company that carries an extensive list of road names including the UP.

Microscale Decals

Click on the "choose your road name" option on the upper left of their page.
Ralph

 

[Spawn of Chaos]

If I'm not mistaken, Spongemike is looking for a full-size decal that he can slap onto a loco that will completely replace painting. Um. If so, I don't think anyone makes those, and besides, you'd lose so much detail on the loco, why would you not just paint it?

 

[MasonJar]

Spawn,

I am not sure that's what he's getting at, but you make an interesting point.

Some time ago there was an article about "painting" a caboose with a decal. The decal was made from actual photos of said caboose - graffiti, rust and all. Looked great, but I am sure it was difficult to do...!

Andrew