Rob,
The light colored horns may well have been unpainted aluminum as the
horn bells were cast in aluminum even back then, I believe.
Bill Barber
On Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at 05:11 AM, CBQ@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 23:07:09 -0500
> From: Rob Adams <steamera@netins.net>
> Subject: Puzzling about the Q's early EMC/EMD switchers.
>
>
> Do we have any experts out there who can confirm that the Q's EMC SW
> and
> NW-1 switchers delivered in 1937 were painted black rather than
> "pullman" green? Was the original lettering dulux gold or gold leaf?
> Their horns are painted a light color. Might anyone know what that
> was?
>
> What about the SW-1's delivered in 1939-40 and NW-2 switchers delivered
> in 1940-41. Same questions...Black or green? Lettering color.
>
> Do any records exist regarding the paint and lettering practices for
> this group of locomotives?
> \
> Previously, a couple of members sent me very nice photos to work from
> for developing artwork for decals. I'm trying to tackle this project,
> but the color questions keep nagging at me. Did the Q switch from
> green
> to black for its diesel switchers in 1937?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Best regards,
>
> --
> Rob Adams
> Wellman, IA
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