This all black paint scheme for the L&N freight lcoos was one of the most unflattering concepts any railroad tried. Penn Central also tried it as well as a few Conrail until smarter heads prevailed. Loco history - EMD, August of 1949, Serial #7535 ex-MP 933, nee-CEI 1600 Note the ouline of the MP emblem on the nose. This is a Paul C. Hunnell photo. |