A very true comment above, about 'colorized' photos.
Colors in photos, whether done directly by film, digitally rendered, 'colorized' from black and white photos or 'cooked' for printing are not truly accurate, only approximate.
Colors we see with our eyes varies among us all, due to our individual retinas, the lighting, time of day and setting for subjects at hand.
The CNJ used a shade called "Packard Blue" in creating the livery of this train. It was used in the 1930's by the Packard Motor Car Co. on its 'senior' (most expensive) models and also known as "Minota Blue' at the time. It was described as a 'very rich, dark blue' no other auto manufactuer used.
In the 1950's as a teen, I helped tune up, grease cars and pump gas. One of our customers drove a big 1938 Packard in its original, deep blue color, which is what I recall.
S. Islander
