When did the CB&Q use this color scheme? http://www.modeljunction.info/estore/images/09200000041406.gif
IIRC, The Q used that scheme as the first dieselization scheme for hood units. Cab units used a gray or silver scheme.
I think this is an answer to my question: http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/4/8/4/4484.1094453340.jpg This was in 1963. I want this model because I love that scheme, but I have to use it on a 1965-1969 layout.
It would have been seen around the 1960's still.It is a great scheme and I lie it better than that red one.
I believe they switched to red in 1958. However, black units could still be found up to (and after) the BN merger.
Triplex is correct, the Q went to the Chinese Red and Gray in 1958 starting with all new units that were ordered, GP20's and GP30's to name a few. But the old Blackbirds survived into the BN era for a while. It took BN 10 years to re-paint everything into Cascade Green. Certainly a much better re-paint status than today's current BNSF record. Then again, paint is more of a rust inhibitor than a PR thing anymore.
Here is a link to a photo essay of life, in color, from-1939-1943. Of particular interest are the color photographs of the CB&Q. http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-fr om-1939-1943 Not only train stuff, but period clothing, buildings, autos, you name it. Enjoy! (p.s. grampa worked in the Clinton Roundhouse and retired after 45 years in 1965).
Here is a link to a photo essay of life, in color, from-1939-1943. Of particular interest are the color photographs of the C&NW. http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-fr om-1939-1943 Not only train stuff, but period clothing, buildings, autos, you name it. Enjoy! (p.s. grampa worked in the Clinton Roundhouse and retired after 45 years in 1965).
Burlington 504 rebuilt with new paint Photo's were taken at Illinois Railway Museum. Rebuilt and looks brand new, excellent job and correct colors. Enjoy. George
