Y&MV Freight Car Image Development

Another recent arrival to Y&MV management is a sampling of Scalecoat II paint.  This shipment included five colors: 

- S2401 Erie Lackawana Gray (for primer)
- S2013 Boxcar Red
- S2087 Boxcar Red #2
- S2088 Boxcar Red #3
- S2012 Tuscan Red

The red colors (really brown) will be the subject of paint shop testing to determine the final formula for Y&MV freight car paint.

Another one of the many projects underway is the development of the image and decals for Y&MV freight cars.  The Y&MV has contracted Stephens Rail Car to develop freight car decals for this railroad.  The first car type to be focused on is the Thrall All-Door Boxcar.  There are 45 of them on the Y&MV freight car roster, Nos. 2000-2044.  

Y&MV management has provided Stephens Rail Car lettering specifications in a text format.  The above image is the first visual mock-up which has come back from Stephens Rail Car.  This is a very impressive step in the right direction!

There will be continued communication between the two companies as the details are fine-tuned. Hank Stephens of Stephens Rail Car is excellent to work with.  The decals once finalized will be printed by Highball Graphics Decals.

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Y&MV Thrall All Door Boxcar

The Y&MV Vicksburg Shops has a number of these Thrall All-Door Boxcars on-hand for repainting. These unique cars were specially designed for the lumber industry which is a major contributor to the Y&MV's total traffic base.  Below are images of a couple of the cars that will soon be painted and letterd for the Y&MV:

Walthers LUNX 4878

Chris

Walthers LUNX 80026

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