Does anyone know if the D&RGW used any particular color scheme for their buildings (depots, freight houses and other lineside structures) on the narrow gauge lines in the 20's and 30's? We have found several pics that show a combination of tan and brown (or light and dark in the b/w photos), is this correct?
Thanks,
Svein and Vigdis
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That seems to have been the standard.
I wouldn't worry too much about an exact match, since the buildings weren't repainted all that often, and weathering -- especially UV at high altitudes -- would affect the shade. You're mainly talking about a very, very common buff pignment.
Looks right -- the only change is that the chimney was typically painted the same light buff as the main building sides.
Really? Did they actually paint the bricks, or did they just use lighter colored ones?
OK, thanks. Vigdis is a bit sceptical, but will have a go at it. Did they also paint the chimney top, or should that remain black?
You can find an example at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/47418/rec/11">http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm/si ... 418/rec/11</a><!-- m --> It looks like they deliberately painted brown trim on the chimneys, too.
Wow, look at that! It's really true what they say, that one picture is worth a thousand words, I would never have guessed it. Thanks for the link!
Svein