SPS Paint Colors

wpsnts Feb 29, 2020

  1. wpsnts

    wpsnts TrainBoard Supporter

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    I am going to paint an FA2 in the mid 70's scheme, yellow/black. What I see in photos looks to be black but I am wondering if it is actually dark green. I plan on using Tru-Color paint. They have both colors listed for SP&S but are they the appropriate ones?
    Any help appreciated.
     
    wpsnts, Feb 29, 2020
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  2. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Yes it was a dark green weathered it kinda looked black but wasn't.
     
    VinceP, Mar 23, 2020
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  3. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I used a custom mix of GN Pullman Green and brown, back in the Polly Scale line.
    I sold the unit years ago.

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    HemiAdda2d, Mar 24, 2020
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  4. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Shame on you Hemi.

    Letting your crews run with the lights off.
     
    VinceP, Mar 24, 2020
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  5. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I guess the Road Foreman will need to reinforce the rules..... :eek:
     
    HemiAdda2d, Mar 24, 2020
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  6. OlyPen

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    The SP&S Historical Society may still offer paint mixed to the correct colors, based actual color cards. The yellow for many folks is especially tough to get correct by eye.
     
    OlyPen, Sep 14, 2020
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