Re: Caboose 1006(1511)

If at all possible leave the 1511 number visible. It adds to the car's history. It's up under the roof above the door and will not detract from the restoration.
When rebuilding/restoring RGS business car Rico at the CRRM, after removing a layer of "tuscan" red paint we found a layer of Pullman green paint over the door of the parlor end of the car. Printed in gilt paint was a repaint abbreviation and a 1918 date. This coincides with the Railroad Administration mandate that all passenger equipment would be painted "Pullman Green" We left a small rectangle of green containing the lettering and framed it with a small frame from a file cabinet. It adds to the car's history and does not detract from the car's recent restoration.