Blue Is Going Out of Style

(Photo by Ray Pieschuk)

I'm usually the last person to notice fashion trends, so it was sort of a shock to realize that there has indeed been a definite change over the years when it comes to preserved CA&E cars. Back in the eighties, seven of the 18 passenger cars were painted in some form of the blue paint scheme (aka "Early American") but this number is now down to three! And one of those is unlikely to run in the near future.

If that isn't a fashion trend, what is?

I can assure you, however, that the 308 and 309 will remain blue, regardless of fashion. And thanks to Ray for the great aerial photo above!

UPDATE: Tom Hunter sent us the below photo of the 317 taken in May 2010 showing its current condition; thanks, Tom!