Which for weathering, which for fleet?

[w neal]

Compare the two versions of auto parts cars. Note that one's paint is "happier" than the other. Which set best reflects their look as new? Which then, should I weather? Ta.

[bbussey]

You would have to check references, such as a historical society associated with the Southern Pacific, to see which colors are more accurate. 

[w neal]

But that would envolve work..., and effort! 

[TiVoPrince]

Weather  
all four.  Those did not look 'new' for very long...

[Bendtracker1]

Weather  
all four.  Those did not look 'new' for very long...

I agree, weather all four of them to different levels.  The variation will make them that more believable.  No two cars weather the same.

[w neal]

Hear ya. Weather all. I was just wondering which of the two looked new-ish. I'll have to dig out my Emery Gulash films and see... I think I recall one shot of these cars where the narrator mentions that they are the first of their kind.