Re: PC: Bowser N8 paint schemes

["Craig E. Hatter" <ns4610@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

While the artwork looks great, Bowser's execution can leave a lot to be
desired. Their printing left lots of fades, misprints and a lot of times the
white was just not opaque enough. I ended up stripping all my N5s and
repainting them with PCRRHS ScalecoatII PC green and using Jim Kosty caboose
decals. I guess I'm just whining given that this is a new PRR/PC/CR caboose
in styrene. I should just be happy and buy my undecs and some more decals
from Jim and paint from the society. Speaking of the HS, will dues notices
be forthcoming in the next issue of the POST?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hebner" <hebnerj -AT- clarkstate.edu>
To: <penn-central -AT- smellycat.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: PC: Bowser N8 paint schemes


> http://www.bowser-trains.com/hocars/N8/N8%20Main.htm   has a PDF showing
> all paint versions
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> Jim Hebner
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> Jerry Jordak wrote:
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> > Today's Model Railroader appeared in my mailbox with plenty of ads for
> > new products to take more money that I don't have. :-)  Besides the
> > Atlas CNJ RS3 on the inside front cover that I'd love to have but
> > don't need, there was an ad for the new Bowser N8 caboose kits.
> > Despite listing for $30 each, I'll still have to buy myself a few.
> >
> > There was a roadname listing in the ad (duplicated on their web site),
> > and among them were the following:
> >
> > 56317 Penn Central
> > 56313 "PEN" (sic)
> > 56318 Penn Central, P logo
> > 56319 Penn Central
> >
> > Three different PC listings. What does that mean? I'm wondering if
> > maybe the 56318 item is a "red P" logo, but what's the difference
> > between 56317 and 56319--perhaps one has the white belt line stripe
> > and the full lettering, and the other has more spartan lettering? And
> > what is a "PEN" caboose?
> >
> > Just wondering if someone on the list is "in the know" that might be
> > able to elaborate on these permutations of paint.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -JWJ
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