
Trackside photos
We are starting a new segment devoted to pictures and video clips from railfans along the NWR tracks. Early morning at the Naptown yard. Engine 1115 in the 2B paint scheme leads a trio of power heading to East Bend. The second engine 1111 is Ex-Detroit Edison the third engine 1456 is a Ex-GM Demonstrator. Both engines still sport their former road colors. Both have been patched and the NWR shield is on both ends. We find the trio waiting for a green signal to proceed. On

Naptown engine paint schemes
When you visit the layout you'll notice that some of the Naptown engines are painted in different colors and schemes. Like with the real railroads the theme changes for a fresh look. Here is a history of the paint schemes as they appear today. Paint scheme 1:. This is the original colors of the road when it began to acquire diesel power. The colors are patterned after the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Blue body yellow striping. Paint scheme 2A:. In the late 60's the road b