Historic Railroad Paint Color Index

Introduction

This page is a mirror of the document: 19th Century Railroad Paint Color Research Compendium.

This is a compilation of raw primary source documentation regarding paint and lettering of North American railroads in the 19th Century.

Data is arranged alphabetically by railroad name with an individual page for each.

C

Carson & Colorado Railroad

Central Pacific Railroad

Colusa & Lake Railroad

Colorado & Southern Railroad

N

Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad

North Pacific Coast Railroad

P

Pennsylvania Railroad

S

South Pacific Coast Railroad

Southern Pacific Railroad

U

Union Pacific Railroad

V

Virgina & Truckee Railroad