Prototype Railroading

Herald / Logo

The distinctive emblem or symbol of a railroad, appearing on equipment and structures.

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A herald is a railroad's distinctive emblem or logo, appearing on locomotives, rolling stock, structures, and documents. Heralds are central to railroad identity and vary from simple lettering to elaborate designs. Modelers value accurate herald reproduction for prototype fidelity.

Examples

•The Santa Fe's cross-and-circle herald is instantly recognizable

Tips & Best Practices

Many heralds are trademarked - use licensed products for commercial purposes

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Decals

Water-slide transfers used to add lettering and graphics to models.

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