[CBQ] Q E5 Units

[John Manion <railbass@comcast.net>]

I'm sure this question has been raised before, but I am kitbashing
three undec Proto 2000 E6A-B units into E5A-Bs.   I have Union Station
Products corrugated passenger car siding and am using a NWSL riveter
to make the sign board.   My question is about the color of the faux
grills and nose stripes.   In looking at Holck's Burlington Route
Color Pictorial, Vol 1, he says that the E7s were introduced in 1945
with three black stripes.   He also shows three photos of E5s in 1947,
1956, and 1958, all with three black stripes.   He also shows photos
of E7s, E8s and E9s with four red stripes.   What was the Q guidance
on these stripes?   When did they change from black to red?   In
particular, when did the three black stripes on the E5s change to red,
as a Chuck Ziegler 1964 photo on the BRHS gallery shows an E5 with red
stripes and grills.  IRM's Silver Pilot has three black stripes, but
as that is a historic restoration, it could be any period.

As I have three sets to paint and decal, I want to represent the E5
through its history.   For what periods should I use black stripes,
and when should I use red?
- John Manion
  Denver, CO


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