Re: [CBQ] Re: Burlington Switcher Colors

["John Trulson" <norskeviking@msn.com>]

In Diesel Era Vol.13 #6, "states" that the Q's 30 units were delivered in black 
in 1943-44, and painted into gray and black in the 1950's.John T.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Barber<mailto:clipperw@gmail.com> 
  To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com<mailto:CBQ@yahoogroups.com> 
  Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 6:29 AM
  Subject: [CBQ] Re: Burlington Switcher Colors


    

  Hol,


  If the first versions of the blackbird paint schemes were delivered on 
locomotives in early 1940, do you have any idea why the Baldwin VO-1000s are 
shown being delivered in black with Everywhere West and Way of the Zephyrs 
painted on their hoods in 1943 and 1944? Was this a time or cost savings on the 
part of the War Production Board? How long after delivery did the black paint 
scheme on these units remain in service before being repainted? Does anyone 
have photos of the VO-1000s in service on the Q in black? 


  Bill Barber
  Gravois Mills, MO