Re: C&TS "Classic" red (& black) on N-H Coaches -

Michael Wrote {approximately}:
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> The green cars did NOT look better - especially
> when they were road worn.  The red coaches
> {stand} out more in photos and with all black
> locomotives that are sometimes labeled "Rio
> Grande" they need all the help they can get.
>
> I could give a flying turkey about histörical ac-
> curacy on NON-histörical coaches.  The {main}
> thing is to sell ridership ...


I couldn't agree more, Michael -

The NON-HISTÖRICAL red passenger cars show up well against the trees in all seasons - the bright green aspen of Spring, the darker green aspen, pines & spruce of mid- and late Summer and the golden aspen of Autumn.  Soni hit it just right with the parlor cars in 2009 - C&TS "Classic" - pretty much as they are now - but, VERY IMPORTANT, IMHO - a black letter-board that highlights the railroad's name.  Mostly maroon in place of dull "Boxcar" or Tuscan red, but otherwise honoring of #483's "circus colors" of those first seven or eight weeks in September & October of 1970 - black & maroon, with some of polished brass and silver highlights.  All that's needed is a little touch of scarlet - maybe on the journal covers and/or the retainers to complete the GG&BG "Hollyweird" make-up.    

OTOH, the truly Historic fleet currently being assembled should be appropriate to the era being represented.  If running with #168 in a late-teens configuration, then probably red (although some research may be needed to get this just right).  If running with a K-36 (or a K-28 if the trade is - HOPEFULLY - resurrected) as a replica Sa(w)n Juan, then Pullman green (or very similar, per D&RGW practice during 1938-1951.

Just My (not so) Humble Opinion.

- El Abuelo Histœrico, Greengo y Curmudgeoño de los Locomoturas Viejos y Verdes,
aka Der Grossväterlich DünkelOlivGrünDampfKesselMantelLiebHabender