Interesting stuff from the past

[Mike 84C]

Found these in the Locomotive Magazine Jan 15 1934

[jhb171achill]

In "them there days", locos were prepared for a photo by painting in light grey, black and white, to emphasise features in the days of black and white photography.

 

They were then painted in their "actual" livery.

 

Above, we see wheels and motion picked out in white, a huge ornamental number, and a black smokebox.

 

In traffic, from the start, the number (in light yellow / cream) was smaller and plainer, and the grey was very slightly darker, encompassing also the white bits and smokebox.

 

On the CVR, the cab of the "Unit" and the railcar were interchangeable, though I am unaware of any evidence of this ever happening. The railcar and its cab unit were mid brown with white roof, while the goods unit above was a very dark grey with white roof; much darker than the goods stock.

Edited September 6, 2017 by jhb171achill