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Nelson and others;
I'd agree that the Clarinda tank is white in the photo image
that Nelson has shared, though given that the image is relatively
recent (based on the freight cars in the background) and
definitely BN-era or later during which lots of structures were
painted white, I'd be VERY reluctant to conclude that any active
pre-1960's CB&Q-era water tank was white unless presented with
"color" photographic documentation or structure painting
guidelines that apply to the era.
I also agree that the tank at Burlington in BB#30 definitely
appears to be a "light" color in one steam era photo. I inquired
about that same photo during the late 1990's and was told by at
least one knowledgeable CB&Q modeler that it was a
silver/aluminum color. I still find that to be plausible based
on how some other steel structures were painted during the era,
but unfortunately am unable to provide any definitive evidence to
support the assertion.
Perhaps Archie, Hol or one of the other Q experts can provide
additional context or clarification.
Regards,
Rob Adams
Wellman, IA
On 4/7/20 10:05 AM, Nelson Moyer wrote:
Keith,
I
attached some photos I took (Batavia and Yarmouth) and some
of unknown origin (Clarinda and Bevier).
The
Clarinda steel tank was white, so I think the Burlington
depot tanks was also white, not silver as someone suggested
earlier. The Yarmouth tank was moved to the Old Thrasher’s
Reunion grounds, and I’m pretty sure the steel platform was
newly constructed when it was moved. There is another tank
photo in one of the Spoor color books of a wood tank in MO,
but I don’t recall the name of the town.
Nelson
Moyer
Thank
you for the photo and the list of dimensions. That is
very helpful. Is there any evidence of the CB&Q
having a two-spout (two track) water tank or a wooden
tank painted a light yellow? Stay safe.
--
John Robert Adams
Wellman, Iowa
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