@PRREnola posted:It looks like they used the same color on these Stripes that they used back in the late 1950's on the Toy version no. 746 with the shortened Tender Stripe....it's a shame because it's a beautiful Locomotive otherwise...IMO
Lionel had Harry Heike repaint them back in January / February for a limited time. While it was claimed that only 12 people called Lionel to complain, rumor had it that Harry refinished over 100 units. I had no issue with Harry's work, but for what I paid for that locomotive I wanted a factory paint job on both the stripe and lettering so I opted to return it. They'll make another one and hopefully the correct color.