April 9, 2015
Hol - Yes, please reference the Otto Perry images. Thanks -
Louis
Louis Zadnichek II
Fairhope, AL
In a message dated 4/9/2015 11:43:46 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
CBQ@yahoogroups.com writes:
Looking at the photo, I would suggest that it shows a fairly
common occurrence, particular during the Depression period of the 1930s:
When the lettering or herald on a locomotive became worn or faded it was
standard practice to repaint only the necessary area -- the cab and
tender sides -- and apply new lettering and heralds. I have a copy of a
letter somewhere in my files stating that, even with the poor economy, heralds
and lettering were to be kept in good condition, and this was the least
expensive way of doing it. Also, there is simply no record anywhere of
the Burlington painting boiler jackets, domes and cylinder jackets any
color except gloss black during the 20th Century, though many roads, including
the C&S, did just that. And the C&S did it for 10 years or more
after being acquired by the Q. If anyone's interested, I'll reference a
couple of Otto Perry photos that clearly show
this.
Hol
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From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015
14:23:53 +1200
Subject: [CBQ] Two tone cabs