S shortwrench Well-Known Member Jan 18, 2022 #1 I am assembling a wooden reefer boxcar kit. What would be the typical colors for grab irons, ladders, door latches, and door hinges?
I am assembling a wooden reefer boxcar kit. What would be the typical colors for grab irons, ladders, door latches, and door hinges?
D dave1905 Well-Known Member Jan 19, 2022 #2 Black, oxide brown or the color of the car. Depends on which railroad, what era and what the other colors on the car are.
Black, oxide brown or the color of the car. Depends on which railroad, what era and what the other colors on the car are.
Iron Horseman Well-Known Member Jan 23, 2022 #4 shortwrench said: I am assembling a wooden reefer boxcar kit. What would be the typical colors for grab irons, ladders, door latches, and door hinges? Click to expand... Yes, depends on the road and era. Ice hatch reefer cars often had black door hardware, while the grab irons and ladders would match the end/roof of the car.
shortwrench said: I am assembling a wooden reefer boxcar kit. What would be the typical colors for grab irons, ladders, door latches, and door hinges? Click to expand... Yes, depends on the road and era. Ice hatch reefer cars often had black door hardware, while the grab irons and ladders would match the end/roof of the car.