I have a question about the background color of the round Lionel logo that goes on the rear of some tenders and on the front of a few locomotives and how/whether it should be consistent with the fittings. The one shown below for example.
I ordered a few from a parts supplier as replacements for worn logos for my Red comet restoration. What I got had a nickel background. Those on my Red Comet and all others that I have seen had a brass background.
Note that what I got are stick-on reproductions, not originals with metal tabs. Are originals for this part not available ?
On reviewing Olsen's diagrams, I see something I missed - there are two part numbers - 259-LBR and 259-LN. I had made the mistake of ordering LN. Now I see the same dual part numbers for some of the other trim.
An obvious follow-up question is were the nickel background logos used with nickel parts and v.v. ? But my 264E has nickel fittings and a brass logo.
I'd like to hear anyone's comments on this situation.
