Re: Color Quiz

fairGreg Scholl Wrote:
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> I always saw images of the Dark Olive on trains
> like the San Juan until that ended in 51. The one
> that you say was used for MOW I am not sure counts
> as regular passenger service useage. Anyone have
> any photos of this scheme. I have a photo of a
> 1950 San Juan stop at its destination of Durango,
> and there are a few Grand Gold Cars over there
> west of the mainline. So I guess these were from
> the 48 fair train. I have a few scenes of 268 at
> the fair with those cars. I think I used that in
> the 3rd Division video. Been awhile since I
> watched it. See if this shot works on here. I
> believe this is a Kindig shot someone sent me.
> Greg
> [attachment 42711 488withSJatDurango1950.jpg]

The only cars to be painted yellow for the Railroad Fair were the specially built excursion cars and Business Car B-3. In 1950, 473 along with combine 212 and 3 open platform coaches were painted yellow for use on the Silverton Trains.