Welcome to Chicago Link Decals

Hand crafted, meticulously studied, and Cartograf printed

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The Link

What is Chicago Link? Chicago Link was the name of a proposed addition to the Wisconsin Central's system, which would have brought more trackage under their umbrella via CSX Transportation's Altenheim Sub. While the sale didn't occur, the selected reporting mark was applied to a sizable fleet of 50' boxcars. Today, Chicago Link Decals pays homage to my passions, modeling focus, and creates the ability to provide decals that are currently nonexistent, or accurate enough, for fellow enthusiasts like you. 

Gallery

Models using our artwork.

Straight out of the box Rapido artwork, showcasing a generic font for all the lettering on the hopper.

CLD art over Rapido paint.

Close up on the details to be found on the A end. Correct 1975 build date on the three panel, along with a 1992 inspection date above the stirrup, and a barely visible inspection stencil for the draft gear (right of the lube plate, hidden)

Getting closer to calling it complete.

A hastily researched phase foobie, but looking the part of the patched L&N blues. ICG Decals two panel COTS with our SBD patch decals including the modern 3 panel.

Factory painted TH&B car restenciled for the CPLX Y2K era. CPLX patch and numbers, air brake diagram and 3 panel COTS from our CP sheet.