Monongahela railway colors?

Jimmy_Braum

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From: NS(ex PRR) Mon Line.
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Posted by Jimmy_Braum on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 1:58 PM

anyone familiar with the Monongahela railway, I have a question for you. I'm doing a freelanced GP40 unit in the "Super seven" scheme, and cannot find a suitable gray for it. Anyone have any help? Thanks

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These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).

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gmpullman

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From: Collinwood, Ohio, USA
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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 5:44 PM

Here's a link to a photo so anyone curious about the paint color can see what it's about:

http://mail.airdisaster.com/viewphoto.php?id=253982

If I had to take a stab at a beginning point for a color choice I think I'd go for SP Lark Dark Gray:

http://www.advantagehobby.com/267745/TUP065/SP-Lark-Dark-Gray-1oz/?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CND66bGnncgCFQgHaQod7t8Bvg

Maybe U.P. Harbor Mist Gray would be a good contender, too?

http://www.art-paints.com/Paints/Enamel/Floquil/Union-Pacific-Harbor-Mist-Gray/Union-Pacific-Harbor-Mist-Gray.html

The final solution is to get several shades and shoot a test piece and compare that to photos and use what looks pleasing to you in your layout's lighting conditions.

Are you using an airbrush or are you looking for a commercial rattle-can?

Krylon has a "Machinery Light Gray" that might get you in the ballpark.

Perhaps others have some better suggestions,

Good Luck, Ed

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Jimmy_Braum

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From: NS(ex PRR) Mon Line.
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Posted by Jimmy_Braum on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 6:23 PM

I think I'm going to go with a harbor mist to start. My club was given a set of MGA microscale decals, and they usually say what color to use on the sheet. I'll keep you guys updated.

(My Model Railroad, My Rules)

These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).

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gmpullman

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From: Collinwood, Ohio, USA
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Posted by gmpullman on Monday, October 5, 2015 3:31 AM

Looking at this photo,

https://www.facebook.com/norfolksouthern/photos/a.378480492547.160892.81452692547/10153121958152548/?type=3

I wonder if Erie-Lackawanna gray might not be a good color match? Do a test shot and add white or black as necessary. As I understand it the Mon gray is the same gray used for a majority of the GE lease locomotives.

Be sure to post some photos of your finished project, Ed

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Jimmy_Braum

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From: NS(ex PRR) Mon Line.
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Posted by Jimmy_Braum on Thursday, October 8, 2015 11:02 PM

EL GRAY

(My Model Railroad, My Rules)

These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).