
Restoration of PRR 5711A class EP22
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Application of the broad stripe. | |
| This set of photos steps through the process of masking the unit for striping. | |
| The nose was first primered and a Dulux Yellow finish coat was applied to the stripe area. | |
| Machinist Al Hillman preparing the headlight bezel for painting. | |
| Photos of the 5809 were used as a guide for stripe placement. | |
| As with the 5809 the nose will be the next section to be painted. | |
| Photos of the 5809 were used as a guide for stripe placement. | |
| The stripe area is marked off with tape and will be masked off before Tuscan is applied. | |
| Stripe placement is measured off not only at the nose but around the entire perimeter of the unit. | |
| Machinist Levin and Painter Hillman check measurements any number of times. | |
| Painter Bob Fee continues his work prepping for primer and paint. | |
| The entire process of marking out the stripe area took over three hours. | |
| The nose and stripe will be masked off and Tuscan color will be applied July 6. | |
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