During the nicer weather months of 1993 and 1994, Nickel Plate Road #79 was transformed back to its original colors.

NKP 79 on top of the "hill" and returning to the R&GV Railroad Museum depot. This is how the locomotive looked prior to restoration.

NKP 79 before and during restoration

NKP 79 waiting the addition of its stripes.

The finished product descending the hill and parked on the bumper for track #4 in the depot yard at the R&GV Railroad Museum.