superfleet Wrote:
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> If I might ask, why are the coaches in use of the
> Cumbres and Toltec painted red in lieu of the
> D&RGW green as seen in Greg's image? Not meant as
> a criticism in any way, just ignorant as to why
> the red/maroon was chosen.
>
Many electrons died here debating this 10 years ago or so.
btw, D&RG(W) passenger cars were red longer than they were green. 1871-1918 vs 1918-1954. Heck, the cars on the Silverton have now been yellow longer than they were green!
hank