Norfolk
Southern Locomotive Sets
When ShellScale Decals set out to create the ultimate Norfolk Southern diesel decals we were in for an awakening. On many locomotives the logo stripes were different lengths on each side and both ends. The end stripes varied in length from 8' 10" to 12' 7". The end stripes were all 33 inches tall. The side heralds varied in length from 13' 2" to 16' 5". Most side heralds were 26" tall with the "S" being 27". The one exception was the EMD GP59 which stripes measured 24" tall. Our sets are 26" tall (stripes) and include the longest version of each herald. Each set includes instructions and data to trim stripes for specific locomotives.
We also discovered that there were differences between the NS
logo applied to GE vs EMD locomotives. The GE herald was thinner while the EMD
herald was a little bolder. This bolder style NS logo is the same logo that
Norfolk Southern used to repaint any NS diesel - EMD or GE.
GE style herald from set #151 (used exclusively on GE Factory painted diesels).
EMD style herald from #152 (used by EMD and Norfolk Southern's paint shop in Chattanooga for both EMD and GE repaints).
These sets are approved by Norfolk Southern and were created with their cooperation. Norfolk Southern logo is used with permission.
Norfolk Southern GE Factory Paint - Set #151
This set is created specifically for Norfolk Southern's Factory painted GE locomotives prior to the Dash 9 series. This set is available in HO, O and N Scale. Each set will letter several locomotives. These sets do not include numberboards or data.
HO151 - $4.99 N151 - $4.99 O151 - $5.99
Norfolk Southern EMD Factory Paint - Set #152
This set is created for Norfolk Southern's Factory painted EMD diesels and Norfolk Southern's repainted locomotives, both EMD and GE. This set is available in HO, O and N Scale. Each set will letter several locomotives. These sets do not include numberboards or data.
HO152 - $4.99 N152 - $4.99 O152 - $5.99
Norfolk Southern Switchers and Slugs - Set #153
This set is for Norfolk Southern's switchers and slugs. The set includes heralds, numbers and pilot stripes. The HO and N scale sets will letter several switchers and slugs.. The O scale set will letter two switchers or slugs.
HO153 - $4.99 N153 - $4.99 O153 - $5.99
Norfolk Southern Operation Lifesaver GP60 - Set #154
Norfolk Southern Operation Lifesaver EMD GP60 #7140. This diesel was Norfolk Southern's first special paint promoting Operation Lifesaver and was delivered new in this scheme. Available in HO and N scale. The HO set will letter one locomotive. The N set will letter two locomotives. These sets are created under license from Operation Lifesaver.
Photo by EMD
Norfolk Southern Operation Lifesaver GP59's #4629-4641 - Set #155
In June 1992, Norfolk Southern painted #4640 and 4641 in the Operation Lifesaver scheme. In 1993 NS painted #4629-4639. (#4636 was wrecked and retired in her original scheme). Available in HO scale only. One set will letter one diesel. These sets are created under license from Operation Lifesaver.
HO155 - $4.99
Norfolk Southern Standard Cab GE Dash 9-40C #8764-8888 - Set #163
This set is for Norfolk Southern's Standard Cab GE Dash 9-40C locomotives - #8764-8888. This set includes all lettering, stripes, heralds and data for one locomotive. Available in HO scale only.
This set is temporarily out of stock and is receiving a major upgrade to the art.
It is due February 15th. This new set will include loads of assorted data decals, numberboards, sill stripes and complete instructions..
HO163 Proof of revised set - $5.99
Norfolk Southern Wide Cab GE Dash 9-40CW's #8889 and Up - Set #164
This set is for Norfolk Southern's Wide Cab GE Dash 9-40CW locomotives painted in Chattanooga as delivered.. When the art was created it was for the original order No. 8889-9008 but can be used for later numbers. This set includes all lettering, stripes, heralds, data, and numberboards for one locomotive. One decal that is not on the sheet is the loco designation on the cab - D9-40CW. These were added later and is available on our HO167 set.
Set has been upgraded to include both types of sill stripes.
HO164 - $4.99 Available in HO scale only.
Outside of HO164 Instruction Sheet, Inside of HO164 Instruction Sheet. Set has been upgraded to include both types of sill stripes.
Norfolk Southern Frame Stripes and Step Edges - Set #165
This set includes two sheets of side sill stripes and step edge decals. Available in HO Scale only.
HO165 - $4.99
