Caboose colors?

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Frank

The first choice of many people not familiar railroad color will say use safety yellow. That is NOT correct for a period caboose. It is too bright yellow.

I always used a sunset yellow, milder with a touch more red. I think there is a Rustoleum Golden Sunset yellow that can be had. It might be a bit dark, but give it a few months and it will fade slightly.

Best
Ken Miller

> On Aug 31, 2024, at 2:06 PM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
> 
> Many thanks to those of you who responded to my questions about painting the Rural Retreat Caboose.In the short term we will have it pressure washed, degreased, and painted using Rustoleum Regal Red. In addition to the red and black, the railings were formerly painted yellow. Many photos found on the net also show yellow railings. Is there a specific or favored variety of yellow used, or just go with what Rustoleum yellow is available?
> 
> In the long term, we will look for grants or other donations to do more extensive restoration. 
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Frank Akers
> AY Foundation
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