CO Chessie System Colors Schemes

Does anyone know what color of blue appeared on the Chessie System locos? Was it C&O blue or B&O blue or Chessie's very own blue? I'm working on a custom paint job, and need to know prior to buying any paint.

 

SMP Industries Accu-Paint has a real nice Chessie Blue - here's a link to their site:
http://www.smp-ind.com/

 

The Blue that the Chessie used was either C&O Enchantment Blue or B&O Royal Blue.Both blues looks the same so both blues was used.

 

Good to see you got an answer!

 

Experimenting with three different shades of yellow for Chessie System. Top to bottom: CNW yellow, ATSF yellow, UP yellow. UP yellow is the best, IMHO.

 

I believe ATSF blue would be a possible choice, also.

Here is a list of Chessie System colors I found on the Yahoo Groups Chessie Modelers Group. I don't agree with all the choices, but it will certainly give you a place to start. I think CSX blue is a poor choice.

 

Left, C&O Enchantment blue with flat coat; right, Mopac Jenks blue with gloss coat.