Monongahela railway colors?

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anyone familiar with the Monongahela railway, I have a question for you. I’m doing a freelanced GP40 unit in the “Super seven” scheme, and cannot find a suitable gray for it. Anyone have any help? Thanks

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Here’s a link to a photo so anyone curious about the paint color can see what it’s about:

http://mail.airdisaster.com/viewphoto.php?id=253982

If I had to take a stab at a beginning point for a color choice I think I’d go for SP Lark Dark Gray:

http://www.advantagehobby.com/267745/TUP065/SP-Lark-Dark-Gray-1oz/?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CND66bGnncgCFQgHaQod7t8Bvg

Maybe U.P. Harbor Mist Gray would be a good contender, too?

http://www.art-paints.com/Paints/Enamel/Floquil/Union-Pacific-Harbor-Mist-Gray/Union-Pacific-Harbor-Mist-Gray.html

The final solution is to get several shades and shoot a test piece and compare that to photos and use what looks pleasing to you in your layout’s lighting conditions.

Are you using an airbrush or are you looking for a commercial rattle-can?

Krylon has a “Machinery Light Gray” that might get you in the ballpark.

Perhaps others have some better suggestions,

Good Luck, Ed

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I think I’m going to go with a harbor mist to start. My club was given a set of MGA microscale decals, and they usually say what color to use on the sheet. I’ll keep you guys updated.

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Looking at this photo,

https://www.facebook.com/norfolksouthern/photos/a.378480492547.160892.81452692547/10153121958152548/?type=3

I wonder if Erie-Lackawanna gray might not be a good color match? Do a test shot and add white or black as necessary. As I understand it the Mon gray is the same gray used for a majority of the GE lease locomotives.

Be sure to post some photos of your finished project, Ed

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EL GRAY

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You’re saying you DID go with the E-L gray? Looks good — but she needs a run through the wash-rack!

Ed