Santa Fe car colors (not Pullman)

A. Sides, end, steps, battery box covers: gloss A.T. & S.F. Coach green

Formulas— Polly Scale : 4 parts Great Northern Empire Green, 1 part Reefer Yellow (Andy Sperandeo

Scalecoat: 1 part Pullman Green, 1 part Coach Green (John Miller at atsfrr.com)

Others: see http://atsfrr.com/resources/Sandifer/Pass/CoachGreen.htm

B. Roof: Flat black

C. Center sills, air tanks, brake cylinders, water tanks (some cars): black

C. Trucks and underbody except as above: semi-gloss A.T. & S.F. Truck Brown

D. Interior:

E. Window shades: Brown per P. 13,  Santa Fe Painting and Lettering Guide, Hendrickson (C.H. note: LaserKit #382 buff should be OK)

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