Re: DSC, RFC, DOW, oy vey.

Casey Akin Wrote:
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> Jeff,
>
> Anyone who is a "die hard" RGS fan will know about
> the stencil, and anyone else... As you said, it's
> a way to teach history, and the history of the
> RGS!!
>
> I am proud of the time took to get the stencils
> and lettering correct. This is one part that all
> museums and modelers struggle with. You put all
> this work into the engine and just slap a coat of
> paint on her. Most people don't notice the pipes,
> individual boards, rivet spacing, dents in
> compressors, etc... But lettering and numbering
> will stand out, and cause the engine to look off.
> While an operable engine is what most of us
> fans foamers want, the paint job can ruin a
> perfectly restored or built engine!!!!
>
> Casey

Thank you Casey. I samenthe exact same thing about paint and lettering.

Jeff Taylor
CRRM curator of equipment and rolling stock.