I did not "knock" the Circus Colors, or any reds. And that is the real scheme on the 501, my intent was to show how bright colors got the attention of paying customers. I think the red is great in particular on the WMSRR.
A takeoff of that scheme on the passenger cars would be quite effective, I think, to help the WMSRR make a little more money.
And on the wall above my computer is print number 70 of 150 prints by Charles Amos of three B&O Chessie system Geeps on Tray Run Viaduct. Wife loves it, Chessie scheme was always one of her favorites.
Speaking of red, the Santa Fe passenger F's were always my favorite locomotives so many years ago, even before I got my new -first-with-mange-traction- 2343 Lionels. Wonder how many tickets were sold by those beautiful photos and artwork in LOOK, LIFE, and other magazines of the era? I can easily drum up the vision of lovely F's trailing a sparkling stainless steel consist across the arid west!
Ed
