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Frequent poster 575 posts kjd Frequent poster 575 posts
kjd

I am building a concrete coaling tower for a guy that models UP in the era of Challengers and Big Boys.  Thanks to a previous thread, the concrete part is looking ok.  My question is what color to paint all the metal brackets, pulleys, braces, etc.  I don't think they would be all rusty and derelict but not new either.  Did UP have a standard paint scheme for such things?  I am leaning towards black as I think it was fairly cheap, after all it was Mr. Ford's color of choice.  I know UP also painted lots of stuff silver, bridges, water towers, etc.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions,

Paul Mack
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BlueHillsCPR
BlueHillsCPR

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Hey Paul,

While I can't say I have seen a coaling tower up close I would think Black could be one color to use and silver would work as well.  Another is the industrial Green that I see used in many plants.  Also I have seen the Red Oxide Primer look used before.

I can't comment on UP paint schemes at all.  Hope to see some pictures when you have a chance!
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kjd Frequent poster 575 posts
kjd

It's done now.

I went with black on the metal parts and gray on the doors and window frames.  It doesn't look much different in grayscale.  Maybe I should have used more color.  He liked it though so I guess that is what matters.

Paul
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BlueHillsCPR
BlueHillsCPR

Looks Great!

Thanks for sharing a picture of the outcome!
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Benny MRH Author 7,139 posts
Benny

I don't think it could have

I don't think it could have turned out better.

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