Re: Period Paint Schemes

Andrew Davis Wrote:
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> Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback!
>
> I do have one other question when it comes to
> locomotive color schemes and red driving wheels.
> What about the South Pacific Coast RR? didn't they
> have a paint scheme that was almost entirely red?
> I ask because I've seen this a lot and would like
> to know if that's fact or fiction.
>
> In any case, you've all be very helpful. Thanks
> again!


It's fiction that survives because people buy the models. The SPC's in-house color patterns were typically based around dark green as was the norm for the 1880's and 90's.