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| Author: | Scott Kwiatkowski [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Reproduction Brass Tags |
Does anyone know of a company that can reproduce brass tags? This original EMC control stand ID plate is well worn and I would like to replace it.  HI-RES photo, http://www.prrllc.com/images/LV-112-CS-Plate.jpg Thanks, Scott Kwiatkowski Pennsy Railcar Restoration LLC http://www.prrllc.com |
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| Author: | Stationary Steam [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
http://www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm Yes he is in South Africa, but I've not found anyone else who would redraw the tag and make a new one for you for thirty bucks! |
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| Author: | Kelly Anderson [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
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| Author: | Scott Kwiatkowski [ Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
Guys, Thanks for the responses. The guy in South Africa looks like he does nice work but I would rather keep my money in the good ol US of A. Scott |
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| Author: | joe6167 [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
I wonder if these trophy and engraving shops would be able to make new dials for steam gauges, such as this one: 
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| Author: | arjay3 [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
Scott - this is metal etching and by doing an internet search you will find several companies that can do this in a variety of material. You will need to provide the artwork done in a vector drawing program such as Adobe Illustrator. Several years ago I had a company in eastern PA etch replica EMD builders plate out of SS just like the real ones. See photo. R. Jahn Attachment:
File comment: Etched Stainless plate hand painted after etching
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| Author: | Rollerman [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
I was able to make a reproduction badge for the scarifer cylinder on my steam roller by the following procedure. I obtained a photograph and a rubbing of an existing although damaged badge. A friend skilled in Photoshop was able to create new artwork from the photograph and rubbing of the old badge. Lots of company's who do chemical milling were able to do a shallow etch in a brass plate but Lancaster Metal Science in Lancaster, PA was able to do a deep etch in brass, similar to the badges that were soldered to old fashioned copper fire extinguishers. |
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| Author: | midwest fred [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
Scott - please consider these guys they do good work, but moreso castings. Need to ask Dennis the owner about ID plates. http://www.creativecastingco.com/index.htm Mike Island Rail LLC |
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| Author: | Scott Kwiatkowski [ Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reproduction Brass Tags |
Guys, Thanks for all your great suggestions. I should have posted the results sooner. I used Kelly’s suggestion and went to the local trophy shop, Crown Trophy, Flemington. After a couple of adjustments the plate came out pretty darn close and they saved the file so additional copies are as simple as sending an e-mail.  I am also looking for an original EMC builders plate to make reproductions. So some of the other business are worth hanging on to once I find one. Thanks again, Scott |
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