Champ N-140 decal set

Champ decals starting with the "N" prefix are for name only as far as I know.   They also offered sets with all the car data for different types of cars.    

In my opinion it was not for a specific car but intended to be combined with a set for car type data.

OK, that makes sense.  I guess what threw me was that I have another "N" set for another road that has full data with the name and logo.  Thanks.

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If you have a car number, you can look for a photo of a prototype car (or locomotive) to match at a site like RRPictureArchives.net.

Click on the "By Railroad" tab on the left side, then find and click on the railroad in question.  There will be two categories, locomotives and rolling stock.  Choose one, and list will be ordered numerically.  Algoma Central has a relatively small number of entries, so navigation isn't too hard.  But for something like UP or other Class 1 carriers, there can be thousands of photos.  In that case, use the "Grouped by Range" filter that can be found in the top right corner to reorganize the list into groups of 100 numbers, then select the group that applies.

This is also a handy way to find out if a model offered by a manufacturer is accurate for a given prototype.

Hope that helps,
Jim

@prrjim posted:

Champ decals starting with the "N" prefix are for name only as far as I know.   They also offered sets with all the car data for different types of cars

Initials and numbers for sides and ends were included; Heralds and slogans were also includes when required, per the Champ catalog

In my opinion it was not for a specific car but intended to be combined with a set for car type data.

There may be lettering applications depicted in their Freight Car Letting Plan Book Number Two.

Thank you all for clearing that up.  I'll have to consult resources to see what car I want to apply them to.  Thank you!

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