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TH&B Yellow

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TH&B Yellow
Posted by oldline1 on Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:51 AM
Does anyone know what commercial model paint color or mix of colors comes close to the TH&B yellow used on their boxcars? I've tried blending it but haven't duplicated the correct shade. Thanks, Roger Huber
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Posted by doctorwayne on Sunday, January 22, 2012 9:25 PM

The first time I painted TH&B boxcars, I used a spray can of colour-match automotive paint from Canadian Tire.  The colour was CTC #47-1949 AMC Mellow Yellow 1973-1975 E9.  I don't have a photo of those cars, but I thought that it was a pretty good match.

The car Accurail boxcar shown below was done with Floquil - one part each of TTX Yellow and Railbox Yellow.

 

This freelanced caboose took inspiration from the TH&B's modern caboose scheme, although I'm not sure if the yellow is suitable for TH&B boxcars.  It's SMP Accupaint  AP-52 CP Action Yellow:

 

Wayne

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Posted by oldline1 on Saturday, January 28, 2012 11:10 PM
Thanks for the info, doctorwayne! Roger Huber

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