In the 1970s L&N stopped outlining the yellow letters and numerals on their diesels in black, while also going to a paler shade of yellow. That resulted in the markings almost disappearing into the gray cabs and hoods, even in color photos.
Photos taken in the Deep South--primarily Alabama and Georgia--from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Featured railroads include the ICG, the West Point Route, SCL, Southern, Frisco, and even KCS.