New NS color Scheme?

[Anonymous]

I saw an oddity today, on a standing in wait westbound NS freight on the old wabash, the lead unit was a cement color gray/green, with black lettering.

Seemed to have all the correct markings too..... I liked it in fact, told the engineer too,..he just shook his head and said "too hard to keep clean"

Wish I had got a pic for you guys, it was awesome.

[Anonymous]

I saw an oddity today, on a standing in wait westbound NS freight on the old wabash, the lead unit was a cement color gray/green, with black lettering.

Seemed to have all the correct markings too..... I liked it in fact, told the engineer too,..he just shook his head and said "too hard to keep clean"

Wish I had got a pic for you guys, it was awesome.

[brilondon]

I hope that the engineer dosn't reflect the opinion of the NS. A splash of any colour would be etter than the black and white that it is now.

[brilondon]

I hope that the engineer dosn't reflect the opinion of the NS. A splash of any colour would be etter than the black and white that it is now.

[Anonymous]

I have seen this gray color on units for other roads as well. I am told that it is just plain old primer. We (BNSF) ordered some units awhile back and were at so much of a power shortage, they didn't want to wait the extra time for the factory to paint the locos, so they were delivered in primer with real generic markings stenciled on. After the power shortage subsided, they were sent back to be painted......so I'm told.
Ken

[Anonymous]

I have seen this gray color on units for other roads as well. I am told that it is just plain old primer. We (BNSF) ordered some units awhile back and were at so much of a power shortage, they didn't want to wait the extra time for the factory to paint the locos, so they were delivered in primer with real generic markings stenciled on. After the power shortage subsided, they were sent back to be painted......so I'm told.
Ken

[Anonymous]

http://www.railroad.net/forums/messages.asp?TopicID=9431This link will take you to a discussion page that bears out the primer theory.

[Anonymous]

http://www.railroad.net/forums/messages.asp?TopicID=9431This link will take you to a discussion page that bears out the primer theory.

[wabash1]

these units are only primer and will be painted at a later date. we will still have the black and white units for your viewing pleasure

[wabash1]

these units are only primer and will be painted at a later date. we will still have the black and white units for your viewing pleasure

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wabash1

these units are only primer and will be painted at a later date. we will still have the black and white units for your viewing pleasure

wonderful!!!!!![:D]

La Mook

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wabash1

these units are only primer and will be painted at a later date. we will still have the black and white units for your viewing pleasure

wonderful!!!!!![:D]

La Mook

[JoeKoh]

I like the horses head in the stripes by the ns.
stay safe
joe

[JoeKoh]

I like the horses head in the stripes by the ns.
stay safe
joe

[Anonymous]

I like the NS color the way it is. The B/W color accurately depicts the type of railroad NS is.....hard working and rugged.

Ricky Wilson

[Anonymous]

I like the NS color the way it is. The B/W color accurately depicts the type of railroad NS is.....hard working and rugged.

Ricky Wilson

[Anonymous]

Hey Wabash, I've heard rumblings that the NS and the BNSF are gonna merge since I hired out.......No biggie. But now it seems like it is more than just a rumor. Are you hearing anything tangible on your side?
Ken

[Anonymous]

Hey Wabash, I've heard rumblings that the NS and the BNSF are gonna merge since I hired out.......No biggie. But now it seems like it is more than just a rumor. Are you hearing anything tangible on your side?
Ken

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

Hey Wabash, I've heard rumblings that the NS and the BNSF are gonna merge since I hired out.......No biggie. But now it seems like it is more than just a rumor. Are you hearing anything tangible on your side?
Ken

I'm not "wabash", but, a year or so ago I struck up a conversation with an NS starched collar out on a priority track repair who said the talks between BNSF and NS were fast and furious. Said some days that was all he heard about. But the talks were more about the purchase of select routes, than an outright merger.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

Hey Wabash, I've heard rumblings that the NS and the BNSF are gonna merge since I hired out.......No biggie. But now it seems like it is more than just a rumor. Are you hearing anything tangible on your side?
Ken

I'm not "wabash", but, a year or so ago I struck up a conversation with an NS starched collar out on a priority track repair who said the talks between BNSF and NS were fast and furious. Said some days that was all he heard about. But the talks were more about the purchase of select routes, than an outright merger.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by barbarosa

http://www.railroad.net/forums/messages.asp?TopicID=9431This link will take you to a discussion page that bears out the primer theory.

Yes,...thanks.. Didn't realize I had seen a "ghost"..[:0]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by barbarosa

http://www.railroad.net/forums/messages.asp?TopicID=9431This link will take you to a discussion page that bears out the primer theory.

Yes,...thanks.. Didn't realize I had seen a "ghost"..[:0]

[Anonymous]

The official NS color scheme has changed according to an internal memo. NS will now paint locomotives black and white, rather than the previous colors of black and white. The new paint scheme was inspired by the corporate ledgers that are also printed in black and white. Of note, the cafeteria in Norfolk will continue to serve Black & White milkshakes, which must not be confused with the paint according to daily safety bulletin 0478-03. Chocolate milk shakes are strictly prohibited.

LC
At an undisclosed location on the rail lines known as the former Conrail.

[Anonymous]

The official NS color scheme has changed according to an internal memo. NS will now paint locomotives black and white, rather than the previous colors of black and white. The new paint scheme was inspired by the corporate ledgers that are also printed in black and white. Of note, the cafeteria in Norfolk will continue to serve Black & White milkshakes, which must not be confused with the paint according to daily safety bulletin 0478-03. Chocolate milk shakes are strictly prohibited.

LC
At an undisclosed location on the rail lines known as the former Conrail.

[Anonymous]

Oh, BTW, I just heard that the rumor on CSX is the UP will be taking over in February. FOFLMAO. All these rumors are garbage. If it were true the SEC and STB and DOJN would have had to pass on it by now, to say nothing of the shareholders...

LC

[Anonymous]

Oh, BTW, I just heard that the rumor on CSX is the UP will be taking over in February. FOFLMAO. All these rumors are garbage. If it were true the SEC and STB and DOJN would have had to pass on it by now, to say nothing of the shareholders...

LC

[Anonymous]

Well when CP rail switched it's Eastern division to STL & H. (1996). they assighned around 100 locomotives to be repainted STL & H, (~ 20 were to be completely repainted, ~ 80 were to be relettered) well the relettering ones were easy, and realeased within a short amount of time But up at Ogden (The Cp rail paint shop plant) I believe, if my memory serves me correctly.. the painters were inmist of a labour dispute and only got to paint 2, and the other 18 or so were in a terrible Gray primer.. so since the power was needed, they Just painted STL & H with a black paint roller, the "&" comes out terribly when you do that) as to this day.. there are still some that are grey, but the black STL & H is long gone, it looked very unprofessional.

[Anonymous]

Well when CP rail switched it's Eastern division to STL & H. (1996). they assighned around 100 locomotives to be repainted STL & H, (~ 20 were to be completely repainted, ~ 80 were to be relettered) well the relettering ones were easy, and realeased within a short amount of time But up at Ogden (The Cp rail paint shop plant) I believe, if my memory serves me correctly.. the painters were inmist of a labour dispute and only got to paint 2, and the other 18 or so were in a terrible Gray primer.. so since the power was needed, they Just painted STL & H with a black paint roller, the "&" comes out terribly when you do that) as to this day.. there are still some that are grey, but the black STL & H is long gone, it looked very unprofessional.

[Train Guy 3]

QUOTE: Originally posted by brilondon

I hope that the engineer dosn't reflect the opinion of the NS. A splash of any colour would be etter than the black and white that it is now.

What's wrong with the old " black and white '' . I like the new paint jobs going on the locomotives now.

[Train Guy 3]

QUOTE: Originally posted by brilondon

I hope that the engineer dosn't reflect the opinion of the NS. A splash of any colour would be etter than the black and white that it is now.

What's wrong with the old " black and white '' . I like the new paint jobs going on the locomotives now.