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The original N&W passenger colors were basically the same as Pennsy colors, i.e. a Tuscan Red or maroon body color, with black roof, and "dulux gold" (yellow) lettering as well as thin stripe at top and bottom of the sides. These were pulled by the Class J or Class K streamlined steam engines, which were black with a broad maroon stripe down the running board, with dulux gold pinstripes at top and bottom of this band. After about 1958 to 1960, the trains were pulled by GP-9's painted in the same maroon all over, with a dulux gold herald and lettering against a black background. Eventually, these "redbird" geeps were repainted into standard NW black or blue. After the Wabash and Nickle Plate were merged in 1964, NW began operating their traditional passenger trains, such as the Wabash Cannonball and the Blue Bird. During the late 60's and 70's, NW had a lot of passenger equipment that was painted blu, with the dulux gold lettering and stripes similar to the older maroon scheme. Plus, some of the equipment was fluted stainless steel, with blue and yellow only on the boards above the windows. For a railfan excursion, equipment might be culled together from any of this stock, though the maroon cars would be preferred as more "historical". If the restored Class J #611 was not available, then any old freight diesel might be employed, though a 4-axle unit might be more common than the 6-axle units, which were needed to head up coal drags. Other steam motive power might get used as well, as restored steam power from other roads often travelled all over.
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