A Streetcar Named... Descanso

[draskouasshat]

What did the Cajon group finally come up with for timeframe on the orange and creme?

Adam

[Cajonpassfan]

I got no definitive dates from the Cajon group, but we do know it was painted Orange and Cream sometime in (early?) '48 and appears to have been repainted Yellow/Orange with a red (vermillion?) belt stripe by January '52.
That's good enough for me.
Otto K.

[draskouasshat]

Im wondering if i need to paint it in the original in-service scheme as I'm still in 1947. I guess i have more research to do!

Drasko

[draskouasshat]

I just read that the descanso was painted Pullman green in 1940!

[peteski]

I just read that the descanso was painted Pullman green in 1940!

There always the thing called "modeler's licence".   It is your model RR, and you can do whatever pleases you. 

[Cajonpassfan]

I just read that the descanso was painted Pullman green in 1940!

Read where? I'd like to see that.
The one B&W photo taken during WWII I know of shows the car in disrepair and dilapidated and appears light colored. I could be wrong.

I've made some progress on mine, got the roof and underbody painted. Looking for an appropriate pole and paint colors. Looks like "Reefer orange" is my best bet for the upper body. The wheels are a bit small, but they were free (thanks again Jason) and being narrow gauge, will probably be hidden under the body...the prototype trucks hardly show in pics. Tbc...
Otto K.

[draskouasshat]

http://www.pacificrailroadsociety.org/PRS_Descanso_Funeral_Car.html
2nd paragraph,  last sentence

[Cajonpassfan]

Adam, looks like you're screwed...we don't know what color it was in '47
Or perhaps that's an advantage...
Otto

[Cajonpassfan]

Progress is finally being made on the Descanso

I had to redo the narrow gauge  trucks; they fell apart; seems Delrin doesn't stick to styrene even when using "Magic" cement No magic there.... Ended up using *superglue* cyanoacrylate to make the sandwiched parts stick, and stick it does, thank you, see pic below.

Also, reefer orange seemed just a bit too bright, so I ended up using old Floquil "UP Light Orange" for the orange band.
I like it

So the next assignment is truss rods, window curtains, and bluish-colored glass in the clerestory, arches, and "opera" windows. It's a lot of work for two square inches of real estate on a 600 sq. ft. layout.... 
Regards, tbc, Otto K.

[narrowminded]

It's a lot of work for two square inches of real estate on a 600 sq. ft. layout.... 
Regards, tbc, Otto K.

I like it!

[JMaurer1]

Count me in as a fan as well! Grew up railfanning Cajon but she was gone long before I arrived.

[Cajonpassfan]

I like it!

Thanks!! For the record, it wasn't me surreptitiously upvoting you for liking my work 
But I'm glad you like it.
Otto K.

[Santa Fe Guy]

Neat work Otto looks great and have a great New Year.
Rod.

[Cajonpassfan]

Not done yet Rod, but thank you.
You have a great year also, mate
Otto

[Cajonpassfan]

A little more progress. Installed truss rods and attached trucks. A little weathering.
Paint needs cleaning up, pic don't lie
Need to figure out the bluish stained glass effects. At this rate, the layout will be done in 50 years... remember, this is a "structure".
Still, having fun with this little guy.
Otto