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sbrooke

August 04, 2015 09:33AM

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How quickly was the Flying Grande logo applied to freight cars? Could cars be seen in the late 40's and the 50's still using the old heralds and if so what percentage of the rolling stock would you say was still in the old scheme?

I realize that the locos and caboose were very quickly repainted.

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D&RGW Flying Grande Herald	sbrooke	August 04, 2015 09:33AM
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