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I am in the process of acquiring a Lionel Alco S-2 diesel switcher that I want to have repainted in Weirton Steel livery of the 1950s.  I want to transform this:

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into this (with different road # of course):

S-2 & slag cars

I am looking for a locomotive painter who is a superb craftsman and does meticulous work and is reasonably quick (6 months or less). The work will involve (at a minimum):

  • Safety striping
  • New smokestack
  • New numbering and lettering


If you know of someone, please respond to this post or send me e-mail.

Thanks,

George

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George

You should clarify what you want here "NEW SMOKESTACK"  The smokestacks look the same in the images you posted ???

i have also had some work done by Christine Baden Outstanding painting and graphics. I have not seen anyone post anything about her remaking parts so be up front to make sure your expectations are do-able and ket

Steve.  

The most difficult part of this job is matching the color and font of the lettering. I would suggest including another engine or piece of rolling stock with the color you want to match with this engine. No way to get a match through pictures. If these engines are being used today then a trip to Weirton is in order.

Pete

HI - Cool topic.

I would like to know about the cost involved to paint a locomotive by CJB Custom Painting. This information would be helpful for setting up my train room budget for the upcoming model train season.

Gary

Seems like the best way to get that kind of information would be to contact CLB directly...

Mark in Oregon

PS: a quick look at the link given shows she does terrific work!

Mark is right.  I contacted Christine about repainting an MTH F3 ABA set.  She gave me the specific cost per unit, and I'm sure the more masking and colors she has to do, the higher the price.  That was a while back, and I put the project on my back burner to spend money on my layout build.  I'm sure it will be a little more by the time I get back to her.

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