Does anyone possibly have, know of one for sale, or if someone makes a replacement Pennsy engine number plate? While at the ECLSTS I picked up an Aristo Pacific but it seems toward the end of production they got lazy and let them all look the same and just slapped Pennsylvania on the side of the tender. So I am going to try and do some modifications to make it look a little more prototypical in moving the headlight to proper location and would like to get a proper number plate for the front of the engine.
If you’re looking for the PRR circular style plate, I could turn one out on the lathe from scrap brass pretty easily. Otherwise, I may actually have a plastic Aristo Keystone plate. I removed it from my pacific when I converted it into 2-6-6-0 compound…that was like 15 years ago, so it will take some searching!
Jeff, I am looking for the Keystone one actually and if you do have one that would be great!
I will do my best!
You might also check out hat/tie pins and clips.
I see a couple on eBay that seem like they could be close…and might even be nicer than the Aristo plate!