Thanks. You pretty much verified what I remember reading. The reference to "dark olive green" jacket color I think could be somewhat misleading if one were to use old B&W photos as evidence - orlack thereof. That color most likely would appear to be black.
And the 11/37 "Standard Practice" has what implications? On one hand it could mean that "if" you decide to repaint, where is what you use. However, was there ever a dictum from on high that all repaints would use this, but merely an option.
It would be neat if some internal D&RGW correspondence would surface saying that any and all repaints after a date certain would be done in accordance with the 11/37 "standard practice". However, that's probably wishing too much.
Even if the dark olive green color was acceptable for a while, obviously it didn't last forever. And we all know that we ended up with black engines.
CJ