1. Messages
  2. New York Central USRA 50-ton gondola paint color

Re: New York Central USRA 50-ton gondola paint color

Charles Hladik
 

Eric,
    When you figure it out let me know. I'm still convinced that in 48 the panel side hoppers were still black, at least mine is.
Chuck Hladik
 
In a message dated 1/14/2014 11:28:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, eric@... writes:

 

Thanks Chuck, I have noted that info, which has spurred my question on this model. If black is proper for NYC gondolas before 1941, then why has Intermountain done a few runs of these models with as-built lettering and brown/red paint? Is there something specific to the paint for this car design? Or has Intermountain chosen to paint these in the wrong color (a few times) for the as-built versions? 


Eric Hansmann

El Paso, TX
Join main@RealSTMFC.groups.io to automatically receive all group messages.