An M and an R in Serif

[Midland]

Many of you will recognise this at once. The M & R on a Midland Tender are serif letters. I need a couple of pairs. All the usual sources are dry. The old favourite, the source of my letters on the Princess of Wales tender, FReevesw have no more. So does anyone know of a couple of pairs going stray?

Alternatives are laser cut on plastic and paint them your self. Get vinyle printed ones and probably more.

But the reason for the begging bowls is that a cataract operation seems to have gone wrong and I am virtually blind. Can read what I type through a magnifying glass but the prospect off going blind is terrifying so not a happy bunny. Thankfully help is at hand but still need the serif letters before I go into darkness. UUUGGGHHH!!!

Cheers David

[dhamblin]

Sorry to hear that David, can't imagine what you're going through at the moment but let's see see if we can find something to help with the transfers at least.

Found these at Phoenix Precision: www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/precision-transfers/midland-railway/precision-transfers-midland-5/pt5-661
Not sure if they are going to be big enough though as it says 6" size for buffer beam. So too small for the tender?

Fox transfers don't have any but they do state they can do custom ones on request.

There is also Endon Valley Custom Decals, who have done custom transfers to order in 5" gauge on some projects I've been following: m.facebook.com/EndonValleyCustomDecals/

Their website: evcd.bigcartel.com/

Hope this helps!

All the best,

Dan