I have a couple of ALCo prime movers, a 12 cyl, and a 4 cyl and their generators I want to paint up in the right colors. Were the generators the same color as the engine? Thanks. Dan
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Thanks, Bear! That gave me the info I needed.
I don't know specifically about US roads but here in Australia, New South Wales 12-251s were painted Grey while South Australian Alco prime movers were painted Green. I seem to remember Canadian motors were also Grey when I saw them in 76/77. Did not see many US Alco units back then!
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A peek inside one of the D&H (Santa Fe) PAs:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/albums/72177720317712290/
This view has a glimpse of the generator:
SLIDE32-PRESTON-COOK by John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, on Flickr
Good Luck, Ed
Hello All,
I have posed this question before...
Color of the Prime Mover?
Hope this helps.
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