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@Erie Lackawanna  - One of the reasons I love these two railroads (Conrail, Chessie System) is that because they were both "Merger Railroads" you would often see "rainbow" trains with head-end power still in it's original paint scheme - maybe a stencil to signify the new railroad. 

 

Back when all these mergers were happening I was probably more of a (real) rail fan than a model railroader. I loved the mis-matched consists and all the colors and variety.  And the larger the pool of inclusive railroads, the more variety you got.

I agree with you on that. I really like the overpainted car series Lionel did in the late 90's. My favorite overpaint look may by the Reading B-Line Uboat to CR I don't know why it just appeals to me.
Originally Posted by Ralph M:

       

@Erie Lackawanna  - One of the reasons I love these two railroads (Conrail, Chessie System) is that because they were both "Merger Railroads" you would often see "rainbow" trains with head-end power still in it's original paint scheme - maybe a stencil to signify the new railroad. 

 

Back when all these mergers were happening I was probably more of a (real) rail fan than a model railroader. I loved the mis-matched consists and all the colors and variety.  And the larger the pool of inclusive railroads, the more variety you got.

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