PMD-025 the Later Variation of the Scheme (1965-1976) Used Nine-Inch Yellow Gothic Lettering Centered Within the Maroon Band

DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Make sure the surface to be decaled is RIME OVER clean and smooth. If the surface is not glossy or reasonably smooth, spray it with a P M gloss lacquer (such as Testors Glosscote). Surfaces that are not glossy are microscopically rough and can give a finished decal a "hazy" appearance. 2. Cut the M O D E L lettering off the decal sheet with a sharp knife or a pair of scissors. Be sure to cut as closely to the edge of the lettering as possible to minimize visible decal film. 3. Place RAILROAD the decal in water until it slides easily on its backing. 4. Slide the decal off its backing carefully onto the model, using a toothpick if necessary. If needed, add a drop of D E C A L S water to help maneuver the decal into its final position. 5. Blot the decal with a lint- free paper towel to remove excess water. After dry, remove any extra glue with a paintbrush dipped in water; blot dry again. 6. Apply a decal setting solution (we 8 Fawnridge Drive suggest Champ's "Decal Set" or Walthers' "Solvaset") so that the decal will fit Long Valley, NJ 07853-3247 around any crevices or details. IMPORTANT: If using Solvaset, use sparingly or dilute with water so as not to dissolve the ink. After solution is applied, DO NOT touch the www.PrimeMoverDecals.com decal until dry. If any bubbles appear, slit them with a sharp blade and apply solution again. 7. Give the model a final overspray of a dull lacquer finish (such as Testors Dullcote) to hide any decal film and to protect the decals. Erie Lackawanna Gray/Maroon/Yellow

Diesels - PMD-025 The later variation of the scheme (1965-1976) used nine-inch yellow Gothic lettering centered within the maroon band. Most units (except for slugs and EMD switchers) had a 34” EL diamond on both ends (Alco switchers only had them on the long hood end). A smaller diamond was used on the noses of dual-headlight ex-DL&W E8s and F3s, as well as on the short hood end of RS3s (to accommodate the brakewheel stand) In the early 1970s, in an austerity move, the EL stopped painting the roofs black and left them gray. In late 1973, the EL started using reflective nose logos that were red-orange in color. Starting in late 1974, some diesels had round “Safety First” logos applied to the corners of the units. Most commonly, these were applied to the lower short hood corner on the fireman’s side, but placement often varied. There were variations unique to each class of locomotive, so we strongly recommend using photographs of the unit you're modeling to get the correct paint variation and lettering. Steven Kay photo You will notice that numberboard decals are not included in this set. We have decided to account for the great variety of numberboard typefaces by offering Background History: The 1960 merger of the Erie and Lackawanna railroads resulted in them as separate sets. See the Prime Mover Decals website for more details on the new Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. When it came time to develop a new paint scheme to these sets. represent the merged road, and in a nod to both component road's original paint schemes, a black and yellow "freight" scheme and a gray/maroon/yellow "passenger" scheme were chosen. These schemes were in vogue until 1964, when new President William White (a Oddities: Several EL lettering oddities existed that we attempted to capture in former DL&W man) made the gray/maroon/yellow scheme standard on all motive power. this set. The reverse side of this sheet highlights the location of them, described below: The Model: We recommend the following colors for this particular scheme (based on * The white EL diamonds with the maroon centers appeared on the first 6 Polly Scale's colors, similar colors are available in other lines of paint) U33Cs delivered by GE. This fault was noted and was corrected within two Yellow: Polly Scale EL Yellow months. Maroon: Polly Scale Rock Island Maroon * U33Cs 3307-3315 were delivered with a non-standard Roman-style typeface Gray: 8 parts Polly Scale Reefer White + 1 part Polly Scale EL Gray + a drop of for the cab numbers. Polly Scale D&H Blue (for tint) * All U25Bs were delivered with a slight variation of the EL Gothic typeface for The basic paint scheme for hood units: Black roof (except for switchers, RS2/3s, and the cab numbers, and many retained this style of number until the end of the EL GP7/9s) and underframe; yellow ends and sill stripe; gray body, cab, walkway; and a (though some were repainted with standard EL Gothic numbers) maroon center stripe bordered by 2" yellow stripes. The center maroon stripe was 23” * GP7 #1234 had large 9" Erie-style Extended Roman numbers during the late wide with 2” yellow border stripes on top and bottom. You may find it easier to paint a 1960s for a few years (possibly until 1970) before being repainted with standard sheet of blank decal paper with the maroon and cut a stripe to fit the unit, instead of Gothic numbers. masking off this stripe, and then finishing it off with the yellow edge stripes. * We have been able to confirm that PA1 #850 had Roman roadnumbers at the The cab unit scheme was similar, but the maroon stripe ended in an arrow-like curve at rear of the unit, to the left of the door. the front of the unit. This is best modeled by airbrushing a sheet of blank decal paper with maroon, and then using the patterns on the back of this sheet as a template to cut out the maroon shape. The maroon stripe also contained a 2” yellow stripe that References: terminated at the front of the unit in an arrowhead point. Cab units’ blank ends were painted black. Internet: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/el.html - George Elwood's EL site The original variation of the EL paint scheme (used from 1960 to 1965) featured seven- http://el-list.elhts.org - The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Page inch maroon Roman lettering, either above or below the maroon stripe, depending on Print: the style of unit. The earliest units had a hyphen between the ERIE and LACKAWANNA, but when the railroad dropped the hyphen, this was removed on the Carleton, Paul. The Erie Lackawanna Story. D. Carleton Rail Books, 1974. diesels as well. Different typefaces for cab numbers were used during this time - narrow De Young, Larry. Erie Lackawanna in Color: Volumes 1-4. Morning Sun Gothic or standard Gothic, depending on the shop and stencils at hand. The earliest of Books, 1991-1997. these units used the “early style” RADIO lettering at the front sides of the unit, but were changed by 1963 to the later “Radio Equipped” lettering. 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