Question about the latest Lionel NKP Berkshires

The number is supposed to be that way, in order to clear the Fireman's intake air vent. Thus, the number is centered under the cab window.

Thanks HW for an Explanation and thanks Ted for the photos

the Lionel number is oversize so rather than being able to fit over the top to the vent, they decided to accept the error and slide the number a bit to the rear.

the only problem with Tom's #777 is that Connie Miracle cannot produce graphics small enough for the data block, but the cab number is precise.

Lionel also obviously misplaced the data block lettering.

cheers...gary

overlandflyer posted:

the Lionel number is oversize so rather than being able to fit over the top to the vent, they decided to accept the error and slide the number a bit to the rear.

 

the only problem with Tom's #777 is that Connie Miracle cannot produce graphics small enough for the data block, but the cab number is precise.

 

Lionel also obviously misplaced the data block lettering.

cheers...gary

Except, your photos are of the Engineer's side.

Hot Water posted:

Except, your photos are of the Engineer's side.

seriously?   the position is the same on both sides.

i'm working on some rub-on graphics for #753 data block.
the number is still positioned over the wind deflector.
the cab number should be centered on the cab, not the cab window.

of the on-hand photos i had of #765 the engineer side was just a bit more clear.
(ignore the red arrow... i was trying to point out the stoker engine for someone)

Agreed, and my MTH version (top) has it centered as in this prototype photo (bottom):

Nitpicking. Do your research first.