Steve G. Wrote:
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> I have been wanting to mention this for a
> while...
> but now it has become quite obvious.
>
> Compare Roger's photos of the cabs of 484 and
> 489.
> The 4's they have been using in recent years just
> don't look quite right, at least to me,
> as a sign-painter since 1975, and having done
> lettering on quite a few locomotives.
> They look like "high water" 4's... like a pelican
> standing on one leg.
>
> The 4's as applied to the fresh 489 look much
> better.
> Now, just get the 4 fixed on the back of the
> tender.
Steve I admit I never noticed but then I know nothing about it. Seems to me you know what yu are talking about.