|
|
 Posted - August 16 2020 : 11:54:59 AM
|
Here is a Tyco city of san francisco that I found on ebay it looks very odd like the paint has been removed or it has faded the front union pacific logo looks like a decal that someone put on there. does anyone know why it is like this? here is a link to the listing:https://www.ebay.com/itm/TYCO-HO-E7-Union-Pacific-City-of-San-Francisco-Locomotive-SF-4-runs-nice/143679654509?hash=item2173f98a6d:g:LVwAAOSwMexfF0ge
Edited by - Erik The Train Nerd on August 16 2020 11:55:44 AM
|
Country:  USA ~
Posts: 556 ~
Member Since: December 26 2019 ~
Last Visit: May 17 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 12:10:49 PM
|
i would say far to much direct sunshine and cleaning,otherwise no idea,ken
catfordken
if you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel,try turning around
|
Country:  United Kingdom ~
Posts: 8294 ~
Member Since: September 28 2006 ~
Last Visit: October 20 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 3:08:14 PM
|
A mystery to behold. Would have thought sunlight would have
equally damaged the graphics. Is this a one off?
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 11212 ~
Member Since: December 09 2013 ~
Last Visit: May 19 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 3:37:33 PM
|
quote:A mystery to behold. Would have thought sunlight would have
equally damaged the graphics. Is this a one off?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â August 16 2020Â :Â 3:08:14 PM
|
I would think it would cover the graphics to but if you look carefully at the front Union Pacific logo then you can see that it's a decal that someone put on there even though it looks just like the original
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 556 ~
Member Since: December 26 2019 ~
Last Visit: May 17 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 4:01:45 PM
|
| It's just really faded and the front is destroyed. I don't think it's a decal. Why put a decal over something that's already there?
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 1549 ~
Member Since: October 10 2019 ~
Last Visit: January 04 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 7:16:39 PM
|
Gotta say...that almost white/completely sun-faded version looks awesome, and for a "professional" look, some rust spots would really make this thing look incredible....
But, the Tyco Collector in me is sad. 
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." - Matthew 5:16
Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/rpmodelrailroads
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rp_model_railroads/
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 4669 ~
Member Since: August 11 2017 ~
Last Visit: July 20 2023
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 9:14:28 PM
|
quote:Gotta say...that almost white/completely sun-faded version looks awesome, and for a "professional" look, some rust spots would really make this thing look incredible....
But, the Tyco Collector in me is sad.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - August 16 2020 : 7:16:39 PM
|
yes
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 556 ~
Member Since: December 26 2019 ~
Last Visit: May 17 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 9:15:38 PM
|
quote:It's just really faded and the front is destroyed. I don't think it's a decal. Why put a decal over something that's already there?
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3Â -Â August 16 2020Â :Â 4:01:45 PM
|
If you look closely you can see the edges of the decal if that's what that is
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 556 ~
Member Since: December 26 2019 ~
Last Visit: May 17 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 16 2020 : 11:35:24 PM
|
The Tyco UP E7s had a decal on the front. That looks correct to me. The colour on the other hand... 
|
Country:  Canada ~
Posts: 3325 ~
Member Since: September 22 2006 ~
Last Visit: May 15 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 17 2020 : 08:19:44 AM
|
quote:The Tyco UP E7s had a decal on the front. That looks correct to me. The colour on the other hand...
Originally posted by DaCheez - August 16 2020 : 11:35:24 PM
|
interesting why a decal?
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 556 ~
Member Since: December 26 2019 ~
Last Visit: May 17 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 17 2020 : 12:01:29 PM
|
| Probably because the nose herald had too many colours and too much intricacy for the factory to paint. There are a few engines that used decals. The Silver Streaks had UP nose decals, and the Canadiana nose maple leaf was a decal. I'm sure there are others as well.
|
|
Country: Canada ~
Posts: 3325 ~
Member Since: September 22 2006 ~
Last Visit: May 15 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 17 2020 : 4:20:45 PM
|
This looks a stripped loco where the stripping agent was not able to dissolve the logo paint. You can see that the base gray plastic has a yellowish tint. On some other forums there were photos of Santa Fe war bonnet locos that the silver dissolved and washed away, but the red paint was impermeable and stayed in place.
If that's the case, the nose crest decal would have been added after stripping. A very unusual look.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 303 ~
Member Since: October 26 2015 ~
Last Visit: April 16 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - August 17 2020 : 6:41:28 PM
|
the seller says in the description
"looks naturally weathered"
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 556 ~
Member Since: December 26 2019 ~
Last Visit: May 17 2024
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
Home
Forums
Events Calendar
Forum Admins & Mods
Register
