As has been mentioned here & elsewhere before, Company photographers, esp. at
the commercial builders whether ALCO locos in the early 1900's or P-S frt cars
in the 60's. would sometimes have the shop painters highlight some areas with
lighter or darker paint just for contrast sake. And as you mention, lighting
can make a difference as well not to mention shadows, angle of photo, etc.
Bottom line, when RR's began to economize in paint in terms of color, graphics,
etc, two tone was not a favorite choice thus all the plain grey cov'd hoppers,
boxcar red boxcars, etc.
An aside, as much as CB&Q is known for being frugal, they did NOT spare the $$$
if there was a good reason (i.e. that's the difference between being frugal &
cheap!) Witness the expense of the 1st Geeps & SD's with multi-color stripes
on black PLUS large and DIFFERENT script slogans on either side.
And speaking of that; the earliest Athearn CB&Q GP7/9 was done as a Black Bird.
Most have the slogans correct as to which side had which slogan (Everywwehre
West vs. Way of the Zephyrs) but a very few had them reversed. How much more
valuable is the variation you Athearn collectors? The guidebook to Athearn
models does not list this variation but I have one and have seen another. Both
Hi-F drive as I recall (rubberbands instead of gears for you younger folks!)
:-)
Gerald
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