Restoration of two 607's

The pics got mixed up from how I added them but you can still see the different stages and where I'am at, at this point. Now the question is it easier/better to add lettering /numbering with the car completely together or should I take the window inserts back out and do it. the tabs haven't been bent over yet. 

They look great Bill.  It takes a bit of work time and patience but it pays off in the end! 

Great job Bill, I haven't actually done it yet, but I would suspect having the inserts out would be easier.  Several times I have been lucky enough to be able to use the original inserts as is.  I know also that most times that does not work though.

BTW, which colors of Green did you use, they look like a real good match to the original colors!

Dennis when I go out to the garage I will get the colors and brands as the blue is a different brand and was more

Dennis neither can had the color on go figure next time I goto Lowes ( home depo colors where not close enough for me ) I will check it out and let you know. 

Found receipt and I still will goto lowe's next time I goto Aiken but here is what the receipt says

8055 12-oz Fern stops rust R-O

384321 12-oz gls peack blue spra 

nicely done bill!

Thank-you all still have more to do but there coming out nice. 

nice job !!

I really like how the green one came out

Thank-you it's just a take your time thing 

rtraincollector posted:

The pics got mixed up from how I added them but you can still see the different stages and where I'am at, at this point. Now the question is it easier/better to add lettering /numbering with the car completely together or should I take the window inserts back out and do it. the tabs haven't been bent over yet. 

I found it easier to do rubber stamping when the inserts are out.
Make sure the existing paint is cured.
Use the recommended stamp ink.
If a mistake is made when stamping I used mineral spirits to remove the bad stamping, then re stamp.

If you use a stick on type of label/decal it also may be best to do with the piece out for proper alignment.

You may also want to explore using a P-Touch label maker with a clear label and black lettering. I never used this but the only problem would be from the edge of the label or make your own decals with a ink jet (there is a lot of how to on the internet).

Thanks Ron I appreciate that info. 

I restored this 259E, converted a tender into a milk car and restored 2 608s  and a 607. I use vinyl 

lettering that I get from a sign shop. The windows are frosted acetate form a art store. I don't know why I put Passenger instead of Pullman

on the cars??????

Great job, like the milk car. 

My first attempt at restoring tinplate trains. The cars are 607s and a 608. I recently bought for restoration another 607 Coach and a Lionel baggage car that is a good fit with the 600 Series cars. I *******ized the coupler on the lead 607 Coach to hookup with the iconic No. 153.

Ultimately I will install MTH PS2 or PS3 electronics to run this train regularly on my layout.

Bobby Ogage posted:

My first attempt at restoring tinplate trains. The cars are 607s and a 608. I recently bought for restoration another 607 Coach and a Lionel baggage car that is a good fit with the 600 Series cars. I *******ized the coupler on the lead 607 Coach to hookup with the iconic No. 153.

Ultimately I will install MTH PS2 or PS3 electronics to run this train regularly on my layout.

That sounds pretty cool. Would like to see the end result.