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Hello group, I'm forwarding this message from a friend of mine looking for some NYC info. Dont know if he's hit any of the other forums yet.
John
Hi,
I'm looking for information concerning the correct colors of the circular herald and rectangular numberplate on the front of NYC steam locomotives, Niagaras specifically. In the color photos that I've seen the plate appears as silver on a black background, while on models and paintings it often is represented as white on a red background.
any help in nailing down what the NYC's practice was and the associated dates is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Frank W. Smith
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As a former telegrapher on the NYC from 1953-1957, the colors I remember were silver or graphite on a black backround. I do not remember any with a red backround, altho it is possible. As an aside, the last passenger train westbound out of Rochester NY with steam power was train # 9 with Niagara # 6009 on the point. I used to have a photo of it, but in moving a lot of stuff has come up missing.
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