New Genset

[Sumpter250]

The new style is the one BNSF is using in the Los Angeles area:
It's also the style in use on California Northern. Unfortunately, Atlas brought out the older style in incorrect CFNR paint and doesn't seem to want to issue a correct one in this run.

:o and- - - that is what paint stripper, an airbrush, masking tape, paint, and decals are for. :o

Decal paper that is ink jet printer friendly, and a spare bit of software or two, make custom decals far more attainable.
The artwork, for the BB&G tour cars, got sized, and then printed with my ink jet printer, on decal paper from the local Hobby Shop. Because of the nature of the decal film, the HO decals were harder to apply than the N scale ones. Both, however turned out quite nicely.
The real beauty of "home made" decals is that it is not too expensive ( compared to commercial decal sets ) to learn, and to get good results. You just have to be willing to remove, and replace the decals that don't go on right the first time. Yes, that does mean ( and does include ) sometimes having to print a second set. ( again, far less expensive "mistakes" than with commercial decal sets ).

P.S. The procedure I would use is:
1- strip the paint, and prime.
2-Mask and apply new paint scheme.
3- when dry, apply clear gloss ( decals should always be applied over a gloss finish )
4-Apply and set decals.
5- apply a clear flat over everything, then weather to suit.
P.P.S. If this process, or any part of it is new to you,
find an old piece of rolling stock to use as your " practice piece "