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Why was it repainted?
That looks so sharp!!
They added the stripes and LV herald on the nose. Very sharp. I love that shade of red, although I forgot the name. I don't know much about the Lehigh Valley, but for some reason it is becoming a favorite of mine.
Nice...
Looks much better.
Originally Posted by William 1:
I love that shade of red, although I forgot the name. I don't know much about the Lehigh Valley, but for some reason it is becoming a favorite of mine.
I think it's called Cornell Red. It is a very stunning locomotive.
Named after Cornell University
Cornell Red-that's it. I think my front door is painted something like 'sun dried tomato'. I think when I repaint, I may go with Cornell Red.
I don't know much about Cornell University either, and I think that may not change...
the Cornell Red Dogs maybe?
Cornell's Mascot is the Big Red Bear.
Chris
LVHR
PS I liked the LV paint job when it first came out. The nose job makes it even better. Thank you VERY much, NS!
Hope some lucky Railfan gets a picture of this engine on the NS-nee LV tracks in North Jersey---
Heading a NS train and coming out of the Portal Tunnel near Rt 78 could make a perfect shot.
Floyd
I believe that with the Black Diamond (in reference to the LVRR's main business) herald on the nose this scheme really does pay homage to the variety of LV diesel liveries that existed over the years.
Poppyl
Looks like they also did a tweak of the flag on the sides of the front. It's smaller, placed a little higher and the staff is shorter.
Larry
Looked darn good before. Looks even better now.
Isn't it amazing what a little attention to detailing can do??? 
David
Actually, it seemed the LV livery seemed to change with eaqch diesel order! White and black paint must have been on sale when they bought the C628's!
SWEET!!! 
Henry J
Originally Posted by DominicMazoch:
Actually, it seemed the LV livery seemed to change with eaqch diesel order! White and black paint must have been on sale when they bought the C628's!
You are pretty close to correct on that. By my count there were five different diesel liveries. Interestingly enough, the heritage unit shows the final livery (Cornell red and gold striping) while alluding to the next to last livery (snowbird scheme) represented by the diamond on the nose. Actually a nice integration of two liveries that on the surface might seem almost as different as night and day.
Poppyl
William 1, if you can find a used copy of "A History of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, The Route of the Black Diamond", by Robert F. Archer, it's a terrific book, 100's of photos, very complete history. Out of print (1977) but worth the search. The 1896 "Black Diamond Express" was LV's heavyweight Pullman scheduled service making the run between New York and Buffalo in 9-1/2 hours.
