Orange Conduit on Diesels?

[Phill Dyson (onslaught832)]

Hi, Could anyone tell me when the process of painting conduit orange on Diesel loco's started please ? ...im particularly interested in the external conduit on class 25's although general observational info would be of interest too.

 

Thanks

 

Phill

Edited October 26, 2018 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832)

[Zomboid]

Misread the question...

Edited October 26, 2018 by Zomboid

[leekman]

A 1964 Drivers Operating Manal for class 25 locos has light orange as the colour scheme for painting pipework mentioned

[Nick G]

I think pipework on diesel locomotives (engine blocks) is colour coded like this white for air, blue for water, salmon pink for lubricating oil, brown for fuel and orange for electrics. 

 

Not sure if that applies to the exterior pipe/conduit?

[Fat Controller]

The colour might be that of the plastic, fireproof, outer covering of the cable; there used to be one (Pyrotex?) used in the chemical industry and elsewhere.

[Steadfast]

I think pipework on diesel locomotives (engine blocks) is colour coded like this white for air, blue for water, salmon pink for lubricating oil, brown for fuel and orange for electrics.

 

Not sure if that applies to the exterior pipe/conduit?

Yes, applies externally too

 

Jo

[Ohmisterporter]

IIRC When Wisconsin Central took over as EWS they began a program of painting pipework in short sections rather than the full length as was British practice. Not sure if this practice is still the case. 

[Davexoc]

I think pipework on diesel locomotives (engine blocks) is colour coded like this white for air, blue for water, salmon pink for lubricating oil, brown for fuel and orange for electrics. 

 

Not sure if that applies to the exterior pipe/conduit?

Not forgetting silver/grey for steam, and red for fire extinguisher lines.

Blue was coolant, whereas raw water was green IIRC.

All conduit and terminal boxes were orange, and conduit was the norm back then.

 

Dave

[stovepipe]

Nice photo

 

D7660 & other brand new Derby Wks Nov 1966 by Jonathan Martin, on Flickr

[25901]

Inside most "classic" diesel locos there was a color chart stating what colors for what pipework (will try to find one) and as for the spec. it's orange and B+Q

 

Painting pipework is a true labour of love. Try this lot 

[Davexoc]

Inside most "classic" diesel locos there was a color chart stating what colors for what pipework (will try to find one) and as for the spec. it's orange and B+Q

 

Painting pipework is a true labour of love. Try this lot 

There was a OC outstationed gronk that had all the paint stripped and all that pipework polished, there was even a tin of Brasso in the cab, but I can't remember the number or it's usual driver. Suffice to say he wasn't impressed when it came back after a works visit in that condition.......

 

Dave

[PenrithBeacon]

Inside most "classic" diesel locos there was a color chart stating what colors for what pipework (will try to find one) and as for the spec. it's orange and B+Q

 

Painting pipework is a true labour of love. Try this lot

Thanks for the photos, they are the best ones I've come across for the inside of an 08.

[25901]

Thanks for the photos, they are the best ones I've come across for the inside of an 08.

 

Nearly lol , 09010