As I continue to explore the possibilities of S scale, I am wondering about decals. I have been looking for someone who does them for Milwaukee Road diesels in the simplified orange/black scheme of my era: Mid-late 1960's. I see that Enhorning has a decent selection for Milw freight and passenger cars. A couple of others do maybe a set or two for freight cars. Anyone have some good leads for me? BoxcabE50
Well, here is a link that offeres all kinds of stuff S scale and other wise. http://www.desplaineshobbies.com/ Greg Elems
Hi Greg- I've sent Des Plaines an e-mail and asked them about this. Will let you know what information they might offer. Thanks- BoxcabE50
Greg- This evening I received a response from Des Plaines. They do have a set. (Milw-3) I will need to look at it again. Just took a quick glance. What I saw appeared to have only one herald. Unless there is a second sheet, or more to view. Anyhow, one more question may have been answered! BoxcabE50
BoxcabE50, I think there are two sheets in that pack. Nice looking decals. What would you put them on? I can see a GP-9 running around with that paint scheme Greg
Hi Greg- Received a second response today from Des Plaines. There are indeed two sheets in each. Yes. I can envision these used on a GP9. Or perhaps a GP35. I need to look more closely and see what phase the AM GP35 is? BoxcabE50
If you like, I can shoot a roof close up of AM's GP35 for you and e mail it to you. I went to Portola today and had a closer look at the Milwaukee 5057. Would be kind of nice to have one of those, only in SP. Greg Elems
Hi Greg- I'm trying to remember the spotting features of a Milw GP35. Seems that there should be a "blower" hump (correct name?) behind the cab roof? And some difference in the side sills. (Straighter?) Between a phase 1 and phase 2? I believe the Milw were phase 2a? I'm not up on the trivia that goes with knowing these. Guess I'd flunk out as a train spotter! I'd love to hear a Milw U boat again. There are two survivors that I know of: 5057 at Portola, and 5056 at Illinois RR Museum. Neither running. But both supposedly can be restored. They had a somewhat unique sound. This was due to the type of internal spark arrestor the Milw used. BoxcabE50
I would have to see a picture of MILW's GP35's to answer you're question. I know WP's were like the AM version and even if they weren't, I'm not that big of a nit picker to worry about it. I found 9 out 10 people wouldn't know the difference and a good paint job is more important. It's too bad MILW units never made it to the WP. Greg Elems
