davidtltc Wrote:
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> On page 27 of, "to Santa Fe by Narrow Gauge: the
> D&RG's "Chili Line" this photo is placed. In the
> notes below the photo it says, "Popular motive
> power for passenger trains on the Chili Line for
> many decades were the D&RG's fleet tenwheelers.
> No. 174, shown above freshly shopped and posed on
> the roundhouse turntable, saw many years of
> service on the line.(State Historical Society of
> Colorado)
>
> Now the question? Does that paint job on the
> tender and locomotive look fresh to you?, if so
> why don't the numbers and letters pop out at you.
> Was this a pre coat of paint? Or is this a type of
> paint that brightens up as it heats in the sun?
> What is your feedback on this photo?
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If it has gold leaf paint used for the cab and tender markings and numbers it may not register like the other paint in a photo. I'm sure with an in person view you would see it just fine.
William
aka drgwk37