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Does anyone know what type or name of font is used for the numbers on the number boards of the older ATSF style and Soo Line Locomotives.... I have searched but have found none that is anywhere close thus far!!!!
Help!!!Thanks
Kevin
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Is it possible to be more specific? Like show us an example of what you mean before we have to play 20 questions? Pete Willard
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Heres a picture of the boards.... First time loading a pic on here so I hope it works!! lolI havent been able to find a match yet.... but have noticed that some reskinners have all most perfectly matched it!! would be a help to finish my ATSF SD40-2 Snoot!!!Thanks
Kevin
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That's very close to an AAR Brake Lettering Font I did.You might try one of these...http://www.tkw.tzo.com/index.php?id=5Remember... Fonts are basically artwork you don't have to give credit for... Pete Willard
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Thank You for the link to the fonts.... the one for ATSF was VERY useful!!! and you are right.... the brake font is a very close match!!! Once again I thank you for your help and assistaance!!! hopefully with these fonts and ideas I can add somemore engines to the Train-Sim library other then just the Oakway #9042!! lol Have a great day!!!!Kevin
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