Take a look at the research I did in March and April on 2008 for painting GN
1213. The Empire Builder colors are really nothing more than Pullman Green and
Imitation Gold striping and lettering, with Omaha Orange and Aluminum added to
jazz it up.
GN 1213: http://www.erixrailcar.com/restoration/2008/#Mar
GN A-11: http://www.erixrailcar.com/restoration/2009/#Apr
When desperate, Caterpillar Yellow is a very close cousin to Imitation Gold.
Eric
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, Rick Keil <rkeil6721@...> wrote:
>
>
> I had the opportunity to take a look at a CB&Q baggage car being restored by
> the Fremont & Elkhorn Valley Railroad (and then ride in the cab of the SW12
> for the trip!). It appears to be an MB-22, either 1936 or 1938 (you can see
> the lettering under the Pullman green paint).
>
> What they need is Duluxe Gold paint for the lettering. Any assistance with
> the formula or source would be appreciated
>
> They are going to use the baggage area as a concession counter and restore
> the RPO area as much as they can.
>
> As an aside, the car is being restored using a grant from the Union Pacific
> railroad.
>
> Also, they contacted IRM to get the car diagrams, were referred to the
> Pullman library but haven't heard back from them. Does anyone have a contact
> for who would have the diagrams?
>
> Thanks
>
> Ricky Keil
> Bellevue, NE
>
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