CHESSIE SYSTEM RAILROAD
In 1972 the Chessie System was formed.  This was basically the C&O/B&O 
which merged in 1962.  In 1974 the B&O acquired control of the Western Maryland.  
The Chessie and the SCL continued to operate independently.  New paint schemes 
were developed for all units under the Chessie System.
In 1985 CSX was reorganized and the Chessie and Seaboard System were brought 
under the control of the new CSXT.  
Work in progress

PAINT SCHEMES & PAINT MIXES
	
Blue/Vermillion/Yellow
			
	ROAD	
	Chessie System all units 1972-77
	Frame	
	CSX Blue #414221
	Trucks	
	CSX Blue #414221
	Body Top color	
 CSX Blue #414221
	Body Middle color	
 D&RGW Orange #414254
	Body Bottom color	
 D&RGW Yellow #414257
	Handrails, grabs	
D&RGW Orange #414254	
	Lettering	
 Blue
	Number boards	
 Black/White numbers
	Decals	
	MS #87-400




All color mixes are based on PollyScale Acrylics paint numbers.			
All bottle sizes are 1 fluid ounce size.  			
Capful refers to the cap on the bottle.			
HK=Herald King decals for reference only these are no longer available.			
MS=Microscale Decals			
C=Custom made on Alps Printer			
			


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