Well, that's what I was getting at - for instance, the LO of 1966 (albeit out of this group's time) is noted as grey, PPG UL-11938. I don't have the '57 PS-1 documents at hand - will have to check

Here's the painting diagram for the 50' DD and says 27" GRAY Chad Boas

All- Surely there are Monon Lettering and Painting Drawings out there that list the Paint Manufacturer, Color Name, and Stock Number for the band. Having that information might put the color used in

Responding to a report that Kadee HO wheelset axles measure 1.020” rather than my reported 1.015”, I hauled out a dog’s breakfast of stashed KD wheel sets of varying vintage, as well as opened

Armand Premo asked: "Does that include early post war lettering?" Here's Mont's list of decals. Set number 300 should have what you need. http://www.greatdecals.com/Switzer.htm Ben Hom

Bill,Does that include early post war lettering ?Armand Premo

Bill, Thank you for the response. I do have a couple of the IMWX kits on the shelf. Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, CA

Bob I am not certain of it, but I think all of these PS-1 box cars were delivered with the white band MONON series 865 to 994 built 1957 PS 6ft YNG

IMWX/Red Caboose 1937 kit and Mont Switzer's decals. Bill Welch

Mike, I didn't dispute the color - many people think that the SOO Line painted locomotives and freight cars white too, but they were not "pure white". There are many such

Like SP "lettering gray" applied to all locomotives and passenger cars until the 1980's that looked white in bright sunlight and faded to white as well. Model makers

Hello All, Anyone have a recommendation of a kit or model to use as a starting point for modeling this car? Thanks & Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, CA

Were any of these cars with bands painted this way from the builder? (Builder records may be available - for instance, the grey on Monon covered hoppers can be located). Is this "imitation aluminum"

Tim, Attached is an example of what Bill is talking about; obviously gray when compared to the white lettering. This is a repaint of an early 40s car. Although desirable to have railroad documents,

The band was light gray out of the paint shop and it can definitely be seen in photos, even black and white ones, of recently painted cars. Having said that, however, it quickly chalked to white and

Agree completely... Opinions are interesting, but some normative documentation is needed. -------------------- Richard Brennan - San Leandro CA --------------------

Someone needs to cite a painting specification diagram or document. There is no other way to avoid the "take your best shot" approach. Someone mentioned "artificial aluminum" - If you've ever seen a

Ok I'll bite: Was the band with "The Hoosier Line" -ALWAYS- light grey..? ...or did some re-paints get done in white? ...and just how light was the 'light' grey? i.e. one drop of grey in a bottle

The Monon Historical Society uses "The Caboose" train store for its sales now... https://mycaboose.com/lists?society_id=1 While they have a nice selection of HO Scale items and publications, the

Thanks for all of the good info. J. Stephen Sandifer