was then compared to a multitude of photos to verify the scale
size and spacing. Harley noted that a revised lettering set for the
1960s is now being researched. Also new are N and HO scale let-
tering sets for RJ Corman (RJCC) switching locomotives; Arcato
& Mad River, Amador Central Railroad, Camino Placerville &
Lake Tahoe, Sierra Railway, and per diem boxcars of California
Shortline; and various highway markings (previous page).
The
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association
has prepared decals for NP trailers and tractors that oper-
ated from the 1950s through the 1970s. Produced by Microscale,
the historically-accurate decals are based on extensive research
by NPRHA members. The lettering sets will be priced at $3.50
each plus shipping. They are expected to be available later this
month. To order, visit the Company Store at the above website.
Tru-Color Paint
has added Chicago &
Eastern Illinois orange and early blue to its growing list of
solvent-based prototype specific colors. New colors sched-
uled for release through the balance of 2013 include Southern
Pacific colonial yellow, and SP moss green (September);
Great Northern glacier green, and Western Fruit Express yel-
low (October); SOO Line off white, and Canadian Pacific
gray (November); and Louisville & Nashville blue, gray,
and yellow (December). Tru-Color Paint is available direct
or from you favorite hobby dealer. A list of colors cur-
rently available can be viewed at
News column - 22
True Line Trains
)
,
a division of Hobbycraft
Canada Ltd., reports that Testors will no longer supply them
with railroad paints. The company is currently negotiating for
a new paint manufacturing source, but notes that it may take
some time to find a qualified supplier. TLT paint colors on the
discontinued list include PGE diesel orange, PGE diesel green,
ONR light blue, TH&B cream, TH&B brown, and TH&B yellow.
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