[SEL] Engine colors

[Duncan Denman]

Hi George,

Some Chapman and Ontario Wind engines were painted greeny beige colour. I
was once told that certain Mogul engines were painted a blue colour. I had
heard that engines purchased for our Ministry of Transport had to be
painted red.

Duncan

George Best wrote:

> I know that the shade of color used by some manufacturers would vary
> from time to time since some bought their paint from whoever gave them
> the best deal, or it could vary just because someone different was
> mixing the paint.
>
> However.... Were there any manufacturers that didn't have a specific
> color which identified their engines?
>
> As an example, I've heard that Samson engines made in California were
> painted various colors depending on what they had on hand.  Anyone else
> heard this or have information on this?
>
> George
>
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