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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Mirrlees on October 11, 2011, 06:57:30 PM

Title: NSE Colours
Post by: Mirrlees on October 11, 2011, 06:57:30 PM
Does anyone know what is the colour of a 4-TC in old / original NSE roof.  Cheers.

Title: Re: NSE Colours
Post by: Adam1701D on October 11, 2011, 08:22:20 PM
I would go for a very matt black for the roof.
Title: Re: NSE Colours
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2011, 09:17:20 AM
I agree, that's what mine has been painted in.
Title: Re: NSE Colours
Post by: Calnefoxile on October 12, 2011, 10:13:16 AM
Mmmm interesting that Black seems to be coming up as a roof colour here!!!!

Then how does one explain the roof colours in these photos:

http://www.4tc.org.uk/413/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=detail&id=17&Itemid=7
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1586_at_London_Victoria.jpg

Which clearly show the roof as being grey!!!   ??? ???

Confused of Calne  ??? ???
Title: Re: NSE Colours
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2011, 10:27:26 AM
It's a case of weathering that makes them go grey over time.  It depends how 'new' you want your 4tc to look.  Think of it like the tar on a road. :)