Fairmont called the color "Federal Yellow". The closest match I have found is Rustoleum "Old Caterpillar Yelllow". Jeff Cooney, Lindsay, TX
Thanks Jeff. I just acquired an M19 which is orange & badged for Southern Pacfic. I am considering the job of changing the color and rebadgeing as a Frisco car.
SECTION 1.1 RECOMMENDED COLORS FOR PAINTING MOTOR CARS, ROADWAY MACHINES, WORK EQUIPMENT AND RAIL GUIDE WHEEL EQUIPMENT1 — 1996 — 1.1.1 GENERAL (1996) a. The most suitable colors for painting Motor Cars, Roadway Machines, Work Equipment and Rail Guide Wheel Equipment are as shown in Table 27-1-1. b. The predominant colors of equipment will be a specified color, but some parts or components may require custom painting (reference Part 2, Roadway Machines, Section 2.3, Specifications for On-track Roadway Machines , Article 2.3.17). Some of the more notable items are listed in Table 27-1-2. c. The colors listed under Standard Specification Numbers are consistent with those indicated in the “Federal Standard 595-B, Colors Used in Government Procurement.” NOTE: It should be understood that some Railroads may have special painting requirements which will supersede the above recommended practices or guidelines. 1 References, Vol. 32, 1931, pp. 472, 754; Vol. 43, 1942, pp. 213, 727; Vol. 44, 1943, pp. 251, 670; Vol. 54, 1953, pp. 638, 1373; Vol. 55, 1954, p. 1069; Vol. 62, 1961, pp. 454, 931; Vol. 92, 1991, p. 103; Vol. 94, 1993, p. 125, Vol. 97, p. 218. Table 27-1-1. Recommended Colors for Painting Motor Cars, Roadway Machines, Work Equipment and Rail Guide Wheel Equipment Equipment Color Standard Spec. No. Motor Cars Yellow 13538
