That's interesting, Blue Streak. I don't have that book (only Pennsy Power I suppose I could always apply Neolube or try to match the black paint should I buy 5418.
On another note, I read in the catalog that Hudson #5452 appears as it did after shrouding was removed. Was this the former Empire State Express Hudson or Dreyfuss Hudson? It also states with original Elesco feedwater heater - but I didn't note any difference with the other Hudson's pictured.
The J3A Hudson is getting under my skin...I've been really trying to avoid them as the Bi-Polar is going to be taking the majority of train funds this year...but I've been wanting a scale Hudson with Legacy for some years now, and its very tempting.