I have several 24-foot round-nose van trailers made in HO by Sheepscot. I want to paint and letter them to emulate Southern Pacific’s early 22 -foot (with curb-side side door) delivery trailers used in piggyback service. (These were prior to the 1955 entry of SP 25-foot trailers in silver color with “Southern Pacific” speed lettering with red “S” and “P”.) The prototypes I’m interested in are multicolored: dark on the bottom 60%, a light/dark/light (white/orange or red/white?) colored striping above, and light color above that. On the front top it is labeled “Southern Pacific” done in a single color. On the sides are a “SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES” herald and the slogan “RAILROAD SERVICE TO YOUR DOOR.” I’d appreciate any information on (1) the colors used, (2) information on the appearance of the rear (door end) of the trailer, and (3) the source and identity of any decals for the heralds, lettering (especially the “Southern Pacific” and "RAILROAD SERVICE TO YOUR DOOR), and striping. Thanks for your help.
I remember the trailers, but by the time I got old enough to pay any attention to them, they were rare indeed. I don’t remember too well, but I think the side lettering was all one color and it contrasted sharply with the color scheme. The background was a modified Daylight scheme.