I was wanting to find a printer that would produce thin film decals.

Building a free lance RR and wanted to design and print many different thin film water slide decals for all the various applications.

Could use a push in the right direction for finding the best printer, inks and film decal stock for this endeavor if anyone can provide some ideas.

Thanks in advance for any help and brand suggestions, especially if they come with a vendor recommendation.

I was covering the molded "coal" in my two steam locos' tenders with HO scale lump coal for added visual impact. We discussed possible methods on the February MRH podcast and I went with the straight forward ballast glue approach. I use Titebond water proof glue merely because I have it on hand. It is a medium beige color but dries clear. Loco number 1 went smoothly so I set it aside to dry as it was time for bed. 

I'm sure there will be plenty of opinions on this but I wanted to hear from fellow modelers their thoughts on ME #6 Code 83 turnouts vs Peco # 6 Code 83 turnouts. From what I have read, both have spring loaded points, both are DCC friendly without any special wiring. Both have scale size ties and nice spike and tie plate detail. So what makes one better than the other? I did notice that ME #6's are about 10 bucks cheaper. 

I model a dry, dusty modern short line and I am very careful with the color palette keeping colors somewhat muted. Recently I've noticed that it is becoming markedly more muted to the point of losing too much of its color and I need to do something about it.