624 switcher from ebay

Hi Rob- welcome to the forum. Those are both good looking engines. I have the ATSF 623 and it is one of my favorites. I also have a newer version of the C&O 624 too. Can't offer any help on the decals but have you serviced the engines? The motor should be cleaned and lubricated. Same for the rollers and wheels. The e-units get sticky and should be cleaned and lubed too.

Someone here will chime in to help you with the decals. Enjoy!

Bob

The ebay post said they had been lubed and run but i will get manuels and do it again before it hits track. Otherwise. 

This all started with a conversation, a model railroad show and a thought to have a small starter set, then I took the wife with me. I m up to 3 trains, a 4x8x7 platform in a 900 sqft apartment chasing childhood memories. I grew up in pittsburgh so my lines are going to be anything pitt lake erie ches ohio or any of the other trains i can remember from childhood. That set is still there with family.

Sounds like a story every person on here can tell. I got back into it about 4 years ago after my in-laws found some timplate cars in a box. Been a long slippery slope since . Share some pix of your layout, we'd love to see what you've built so far.

Rob....to answer the question you asked...I would replace the decals...rather then trying to match up something....try Jeff Kane at train tender and also micro scale.....good luck...joe

Welcome back to the hobby.  I've used MicroScale decals in the past and have been very pleased with the results.  A quick check of their website show Product #48-76 to be very close to your needs.  The only way to determine whether to replace the single "O" and "&" is to buy the set and see how it matches up.  Be sure to buy the kit with the different MicroScale products; you'll be better off in the long run.  Directions are on each decal set.  Be sure to follow them.  I suggest you make a few practice tries on some other equipment to hone your skills.  Good Luck!

That starts Saturday. I will upload the premise i did in scram. Gotta move files from computer to phone

Thanks Tom. I saw the part no. you refered to but didnt see a "kit". Does that pop up as things you might like/need?

624 runs like a champ.  For a small layout, the NW2 a good choice.  I have a 624.  Relubed it.  Put in plug and play LED lamps.  

My decal on one side is falling off.  Do not know if I want to replace it.  Bought it as a runner.  Gives it a weathered look.

Thank you joe. I look up Jeff Kane and train tender, is he on here? Rather than trying to teach an old dog (me) new tricks it may be easier to find a tried and true hand to get it done correctly/expertly. I' m using as much of the K.I.S.S principal as possible in the beginning. 

I found and emailed Jeff at train tenders. I will keep you up to date. I will load scram pics of layout shortly

Heres pics

Rob, try Lou at the Underground Railroad Shop in PA. He has all postwar decals!

The kit I referred to includes the most commonly used items: Micro Set, Micro Sol, Micro Gloss, Micro Flat, Micro Satin Micro Weld, etc.  I saw them somewhere on their website.  It pays to buy a kit, these items can be hard to find individually at times.

Thank you kliner and Tom. 

Jeff Kane and Lou Palumbo will have the decals that match those of the Post War engine. You can use Microscales assuming you can find them but they may not match. Depends if you want to a restoration or just have a C&O NW2.

Pete

@Norton posted:

Jeff Kane and Lou Palumbo will have the decals that match those of the Post War engine. You can use Microscales assuming you can find them but they may not match. Depends if you want to a restoration or just have a C&O NW2.

Pete

Thanks Norton:

I went to Microscales and found what looks like a very close match. Already am talking to Jeff and will stay in touch with him. As to Restoration, I don't necessarily just want a a C&O NW2, having said that if removing old decal and putting a new on in place is not an overly tedious ordeal I could do it. My balance will be, is it worth waiting and running it for a short time as is, until I can find a relatively affordable restoration, Doing it myself with what jeff has. That's where I'm at. Thanks for everything. 

Additionally anyone that knows of someone willing to take on small restoration projects near Jacksonville fl. Let me know.

Rob, you can do a decal. If not sure there are many demonstrations on youtube. 

Your engines actually look pretty nice and don't appear to need a full restoration.

This is one I did quite a while ago. The cab number and logo are original with new decals on the hood. The cab and hood were repainted while the frame is original.

Pete

@Norton posted:

Rob, you can do a decal. If not sure there are many demonstrations on youtube. 

Your engines actually look pretty nice and don't appear to need a full restoration.

This is one I did quite a while ago. The cab number and logo are original with new decals on the hood. The cab and hood were repainted while the frame is original.

 

Pete

Thanks Sir. I have a cousin in Pitts. He suggested getting some walthers decal remover or just use Hot water and toothbrush.

I will probably go both ways I will get decals from Jeff and Microscale as well as the Kit Tom Referenced. and then I will check on the Walthers stuff as well, Watch Youtube vdo. I will keep you all up to date. On my new adventure. LOL.

Ya gotta learn to walk before you can run.

Rob, that’s a nice looking engine. Refinishing it might be a great project, but I’d encourage you to hold off for a bit while you consider whether to keep the switcher as is in its original postwar glory. As these things go, those decals are in very nice shape. 

@Chris Dunn posted:

Rob, that’s a nice looking engine. Refinishing it might be a great project, but I’d encourage you to hold off for a bit while you consider whether to keep the switcher as is in its original postwar glory. As these things go, those decals are in very nice shape. 

Appreciate the advise

Happy Sunday everyone. 

As I said earlier in post my familys teain set is sti in Pittburgh, with one of my younger brothers. He got it out yesterday. It hadn't been run in 19 yrs. Lubed, oiled and cleaned track. See attached.

Sorry for typos