Restoration of PRR 5711A class EP22


The Philadelphia Chapter of the PRRT&HS expresses its sincere appreciation to Bennett Levin
for granting his permission to publish the restoration process of PRR 5711 on our website.

July 20, 2001

All photos by Steve Agostini unless otherwise noted.

Copyright 2001, Steve Agostini and Juniata Terminal Company, All rights reserved.

Lettering..

Computer cut vinyl decal and lettering.

Blue chalk line applied...

 

First photo of the reborn 5711.

 

 

 

Lettering is applied to transfer paper.

 

 

Backing is removed to expose the "glue" side of vinyl letter.

 

 

 

Transfer paper is removed.

Vinyl is smoothed out with water and squeegee.

 

Keystone is applied in three layers.

 

 

Dulux yellow background

 

 

 

 

Toluiline Red Keystone.

 

 

Black shadow.

Finished Keystone.

 

 
Door locks and porthole glass is all that remain.

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