AZfarmer Wrote:
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> weston1879 Wrote:
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> > What color paint would you use on an 1878-85
> DSP&P
> > Boxcar?
>
> Just noticed this thread. From the 1008 we're
> working to restore, a roof board from under the
> end platform (paint relatively protected) was sent
> as a sample to Randy Hees for detail examination
> of paint layers.
>
> A picture of the test piece is attached, with a
> preliminary 'cut' on the paint layers removal.
>
> True, the most recent C&S operating repaint in the
> 1930-1940 era looks like the somewhat brownish
> tint boxcar red that has been indicated in earlier
> posts. That is the color we see on the "cleaned"
> side of the sample in this picture. A few color
> pictures from this time exist.
>
> The color history before that time (for which I've
> not seen any color pics, nor do I think any have
> been found) is more interesting. The "way car"
> configuration pre 1911 went through shades of
> yellow. Later, Randy has found evidence of coats
> of a bright red, and oxide red.
>
> Randy is still in progress with his review, and
> I'll post more news when we have final word.
>
I wonder how Paint Samples from C&S 1006 and 1009 whould compare to C&S 1008?