Hell Folks
In the near future i am going to restore several old post war steam locomotives.Can anyone tell me what paint to use so that its a good match to the original. Also what color for the numbering and lettering.
Thanks for your help
JJ
Check out Olsens’ for paint. http://pictures.olsenstoy.com//default.htm
Maybe this place, too. http://www.trainenamel.com/index.htm
If you want a more specific answer, we will need more specific information, such as model number, manufacturer, road name, etc. For example, a B&O George Washinton is very different from a NYC Dryfess in terms of color and lettering.
Im restgsoring a lionel, 2026 ,2046,and 2055 mostly the black lionel locomotives. Any info on those would be great. Im looking for the exact matching paint and if there was a clear coat apllied.
Thanks
JJ
Remember when stripping the paint off these, it probably contains lead. Please take appropriate safty precautions.
The black Locomotive paint you are looking for is available from trainenamel.com, 225 Black Satin, no clearcoat. Very good results can also be obtained with Krylon Semi-Flat Black.
The 2026, for most of its issues came with rubber stamped silver numbers. In 1953, the last year the 2026 was produced, numbers were heat stamped in white.
The 2046, again was issued with silver rubber stamped numbers in the early years, and heat stamped in white in 1953.
The 2055 used both rubber stamped and heat stamped numbers, but I am unaware of the colors here.
Great group of engines! Please post your progress.
Kurt
I used Train Enamel paint when I restored a 2046 steam loco a few years ago with outstanding results. They make a great paint just make sure you let is cure long enough before handling. I used dry transfers for the numbers but I do not remember the brand name. Have fun and good Luck!!
Does anyone bake the “Train Enamel” per the instructions on the website, or other recipe?
I restored an early 2046 by carefully stripping the paint and directly applying a few coats of Krylon semi-flat black (#1613). It’s not a “true” restoration because it’s not exactly the right paint (and I took some liberties, as you can see) but I think it looks very close to original, and it was very easy. Actually, the details are sharper than with the thick paint they used originally.
49 Lionel: That looks awesome!..What did you use for the silver?
Kurt
I made the “graphite” by mixing Testor’s flat black with just a touch of silver. To me it looks nicer than any factory graphite smokebox I’ve seen.