Lehigh Valley Railroad: Paint Information - Revision history

Josh Bernard at 03:57, 26 October 2023

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	National Paint Works No. 400 Carbon Black is used on bridges.		National Paint Works No. 400 Carbon Black is used on most bridges. National Paint Works No.300 Suspended Red Lead is tested on some bridges.

	[[https://archive.org/details/reviewoftechnica00chee/page/46/\| Cheeseman, Frank P. The Review of Technical Paint. New York: Cheeseman & Elliot, 1915.]]		[[https://archive.org/details/reviewoftechnica00chee/page/46/\| Cheeseman, Frank P. The Review of Technical Paint. New York: Cheeseman & Elliot, 1915.]]

Josh Bernard at 03:54, 26 October 2023

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	''Illustrated Buffalo Express Sunday, May 17, 1896''		''Illustrated Buffalo Express Sunday, May 17, 1896''

			===Structures===

			'''1915'''

			National Paint Works No. 400 Carbon Black is used on bridges.

			[[https://archive.org/details/reviewoftechnica00chee/page/46/\| Cheeseman, Frank P. The Review of Technical Paint. New York: Cheeseman & Elliot, 1915.]]

	===Paint Standards===		===Paint Standards===

Josh Bernard at 18:46, 30 September 2023

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 [[Reference]] / [[Historic Railroad Paint Color Index]]
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 ===Freight Cars===

Josh Bernard at 21:24, 7 March 2022

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	Passenger cars of the LV “Black Diamond Express” painted a “glossy coal.”		Passenger cars of the LV “Black Diamond Express” painted a “glossy coal.”

	''“It is an elegant train of four cars all of the Pullman make, and all elegantly upholstered. The color outside is a glossy coal, in keeping with its name.”''		<blockquote>“It is an elegant train of four cars all of the Pullman make, and all elegantly upholstered. The color outside is a glossy coal, in keeping with its name.”</blockquote>

	''[http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/1pa/xmisc/lvrr01.txt Geneva Advertiser Tuesday, May 19, 1896]''		''[http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/1pa/xmisc/lvrr01.txt Geneva Advertiser Tuesday, May 19, 1896]''

	''“The single train was really made up of what will be three trains, a total of 12 cars. Each train has a cafe and baggage car combined, two day coaches and a parlor car. On the baggage portion of the combination car is painted ‘Black Diamond Express’ in gilt letters with a green wreath and the well known Lehigh Valley flag.”''		<blockquote>“The single train was really made up of what will be three trains, a total of 12 cars. Each train has a cafe and baggage car combined, two day coaches and a parlor car. On the baggage portion of the combination car is painted ‘Black Diamond Express’ in gilt letters with a green wreath and the well known Lehigh Valley flag.”</blockquote>

	''Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press May 7, 1896''		''Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press May 7, 1896''

	''“The exterior is painted the Lehigh standard, the only variation being on the forward car on which appears also the heraldry of the ‘L.V.’ enclosed in a wreath, and the words ‘Black Diamond Express’ in aluminum leaf.”''		<blockquote>“The exterior is painted the Lehigh standard, the only variation being on the forward car on which appears also the heraldry of the ‘L.V.’ enclosed in a wreath, and the words ‘Black Diamond Express’ in aluminum leaf.”</blockquote>

	''Ithaca Daily Journal Thursday, May 14, 1896''		''Ithaca Daily Journal Thursday, May 14, 1896''

	''“The exterior of the train is painted according to the quiet Lehigh Valley standard. Inside is to be found not only repose for the body and conveniences of all sorts, but the eye Is pleased and the brain soothed by the most artistic combinations of colors and mural decorations, hanging and upholstery. There is not a trace of gaudiness to be seen; everything is rich and quiet, and therefore enduringly effective.”''		<blockquote>“The exterior of the train is painted according to the quiet Lehigh Valley standard. Inside is to be found not only repose for the body and conveniences of all sorts, but the eye Is pleased and the brain soothed by the most artistic combinations of colors and mural decorations, hanging and upholstery. There is not a trace of gaudiness to be seen; everything is rich and quiet, and therefore enduringly effective.”</blockquote>

	''Illustrated Buffalo Express Sunday, May 17, 1896''		''Illustrated Buffalo Express Sunday, May 17, 1896''

Andrew Brandon: /* Paint Standards */

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Paint Standards

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	===Paint Standards===		===Paint Standards===

	Physical paint samples of Lehigh Valley Railroad colors adpoted May 22, 1894. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania collection.		Physical paint samples of Lehigh Valley Railroad colors adpoted May 22, 1894.<br />Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania collection.

	[[File:Lehigh Valley Standard Colors 1894 May 22.jpeg\|thumb\|500px\|left]]		[[File:Lehigh Valley Standard Colors 1894 May 22.jpeg\|thumb\|500px\|left]]

Andrew Brandon at 17:20, 17 October 2021

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+Physical paint samples of Lehigh Valley Railroad colors adpoted May 22, 1894. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania collection.
-Physical paint samples of Lehigh Valley Railroad colors adpoted May 22, 1894.
 [[Reference]] / [[Historic Railroad Paint Color Index]]

Andrew Brandon at 17:08, 17 October 2021

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	''The Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, NY) 19 September 1892''		''The Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, NY) 19 September 1892''


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	''Illustrated Buffalo Express Sunday, May 17, 1896''		''Illustrated Buffalo Express Sunday, May 17, 1896''

			===Paint Standards===

			[[File:Lehigh Valley Standard Colors 1894 May 22.jpeg\|thumb\|500px\|right]]
			Physical paint samples of Lehigh Valley Railroad colors adpoted May 22, 1894.

	[[Reference]] / [[Historic Railroad Paint Color Index]]		[[Reference]] / [[Historic Railroad Paint Color Index]]

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Andrew Brandon at 17:03, 17 October 2021

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	LV coal and hopper cars known to be painted black.		LV coal and hopper cars known to be painted black.

			[[File:LV-1892-Sept-19-Buffalo-Courier.jpg\|400px]]

	''The Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, NY) 19 September 1892''		''The Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, NY) 19 September 1892''
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	LV passenger cars painted “an ugly green color.”		LV passenger cars painted “an ugly green color.”

			[[File:LV-1876-Feb-15-Springfield-Republican.png\|400px]]

	''The Springfield Republican (Springfield, MA), 15 February 1876''		''The Springfield Republican (Springfield, MA), 15 February 1876''
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	LV passenger cars painted a “light olive color,” with gold and black striping, and “the only ornaments being the name of the road and the number of the car.”		LV passenger cars painted a “light olive color,” with gold and black striping, and “the only ornaments being the name of the road and the number of the car.”

			[[File:LV-1882-May-16-Daily-Republican.png\|400px]]

	''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YT6N-t9dNqsVLpXPJJTY6N9CvobuDH1x/view?usp=sharing The Daily Republican (Wilmington, DE), 16 May 1882]''		''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YT6N-t9dNqsVLpXPJJTY6N9CvobuDH1x/view?usp=sharing The Daily Republican (Wilmington, DE), 16 May 1882]''

			[[File:LV-1883-Jul-National-Carbuilder.png\|400px]]

	''[https://catalog.lindahall.org/discovery/delivery/01LINDAHALL_INST:LHL/1286056230005961?lang=en The National Car Builder, July 1882, pg. 73]''		''[https://catalog.lindahall.org/discovery/delivery/01LINDAHALL_INST:LHL/1286056230005961?lang=en The National Car Builder, July 1882, pg. 73]''
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	LV passenger cars start to be painted red.		LV passenger cars start to be painted red.

			[[File:LV-1885-Dec-31-Wilkes-Barre-Record.png\|400px]]

	''The Wilkes-Barre Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), 31 December 1885''		''The Wilkes-Barre Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), 31 December 1885''
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	LV “standard color” for passenger cars is Tuscan red, with lettering and striping the “same as heretofore.”		LV “standard color” for passenger cars is Tuscan red, with lettering and striping the “same as heretofore.”

			[[File:LV-1886-Jan-5-Hazelton-Sentinel.png\|400px]]

	''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL_n1NqVEABefefW8xuRFDD0U5MFi6Vs/view?usp=sharing The Hazelton Sentinel (Hazelton, PA), 5 January 1886]''		''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL_n1NqVEABefefW8xuRFDD0U5MFi6Vs/view?usp=sharing The Hazelton Sentinel (Hazelton, PA), 5 January 1886]''
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	LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” brown, with gold trimmings.		LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” brown, with gold trimmings.

			[[File:LV-1892-June-28-Philadelpha-Record.jpg\|400px]]

	''The Philadelphia Record (Philadelphia, PA), 28 June 1892''		''The Philadelphia Record (Philadelphia, PA), 28 June 1892''

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	LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” olive green.		LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” olive green.

			[[File:LV-1892-Oct-12-Wiles-Barre-Record.jpg\|400px]]

	''The Wilkes-Barre Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), 12 October 1892''		''The Wilkes-Barre Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), 12 October 1892''

Andrew Brandon at 16:35, 17 October 2021

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	LV coal and hopper cars known to be painted black.		LV coal and hopper cars known to be painted black.

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	LV passenger cars painted “an ugly green color.”		LV passenger cars painted “an ugly green color.”

	'''The Springfield Republican (Springfield, MA), 15 February 1876'''		''The Springfield Republican (Springfield, MA), 15 February 1876''


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	LV passenger cars painted a “light olive color,” with gold and black striping, and “the only ornaments being the name of the road and the number of the car.”		LV passenger cars painted a “light olive color,” with gold and black striping, and “the only ornaments being the name of the road and the number of the car.”

	''[~~The Daily Republican (Wilmington, DE), 16 May 1882~~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YT6N-t9dNqsVLpXPJJTY6N9CvobuDH1x/view?usp=sharing[''		''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YT6N-t9dNqsVLpXPJJTY6N9CvobuDH1x/view?usp=sharing The Daily Republican (Wilmington, DE), 16 May 1882]''


	''[~~The National Car Builder, July 1882, pg. 73~~ https://catalog.lindahall.org/discovery/delivery/01LINDAHALL_INST:LHL/1286056230005961?lang=en]''		''[https://catalog.lindahall.org/discovery/delivery/01LINDAHALL_INST:LHL/1286056230005961?lang=en The National Car Builder, July 1882, pg. 73]''

	'''1885'''		'''1885'''
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	LV “standard color” for passenger cars is Tuscan red, with lettering and striping the “same as heretofore.”		LV “standard color” for passenger cars is Tuscan red, with lettering and striping the “same as heretofore.”

	''[~~The Hazelton Sentinel (Hazelton, PA), 5 January 1886~~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL_n1NqVEABefefW8xuRFDD0U5MFi6Vs/view?usp=sharing]''		''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZL_n1NqVEABefefW8xuRFDD0U5MFi6Vs/view?usp=sharing The Hazelton Sentinel (Hazelton, PA), 5 January 1886]''

	'''1892'''		'''1892'''

	LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” brown, with gold trimmings.		LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” brown, with gold trimmings.

	''The Philadelphia Record (Philadelphia, PA), 28 June 1892''		''The Philadelphia Record (Philadelphia, PA), 28 June 1892''

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	LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” olive green.		LV starts to paint passenger cars in “the Reading’s” olive green.

	''The Wilkes-Barre Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), 12 October 1892''		''The Wilkes-Barre Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), 12 October 1892''

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	''“It is an elegant train of four cars all of the Pullman make, and all elegantly upholstered. The color outside is a glossy coal, in keeping with its name.”''		''“It is an elegant train of four cars all of the Pullman make, and all elegantly upholstered. The color outside is a glossy coal, in keeping with its name.”''

	''[~~Geneva Advertiser Tuesday, May 19, 1896~~ http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/1pa/xmisc/lvrr01.txt]''		''[http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/1pa/xmisc/lvrr01.txt Geneva Advertiser Tuesday, May 19, 1896]''

	''“The single train was really made up of what will be three trains, a total of 12 cars. Each train has a cafe and baggage car combined, two day coaches and a parlor car. On the baggage portion of the combination car is painted ‘Black Diamond Express’ in gilt letters with a green wreath and the well known Lehigh Valley flag.”''		''“The single train was really made up of what will be three trains, a total of 12 cars. Each train has a cafe and baggage car combined, two day coaches and a parlor car. On the baggage portion of the combination car is painted ‘Black Diamond Express’ in gilt letters with a green wreath and the well known Lehigh Valley flag.”''

	''Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press May 7, 1896''		''Elmira Daily Gazette and Free Press May 7, 1896''


	''“The exterior is painted the Lehigh standard, the only variation being on the forward car on which appears also the heraldry of the ‘L.V.’ enclosed in a wreath, and the words ‘Black Diamond Express’ in aluminum leaf.”''		''“The exterior is painted the Lehigh standard, the only variation being on the forward car on which appears also the heraldry of the ‘L.V.’ enclosed in a wreath, and the words ‘Black Diamond Express’ in aluminum leaf.”''

	''Ithaca Daily Journal Thursday, May 14, 1896''		''Ithaca Daily Journal Thursday, May 14, 1896''


	''“The exterior of the train is painted according to the quiet Lehigh Valley standard. Inside is to be found not only repose for the body and conveniences of all sorts, but the eye Is pleased and the brain soothed by the most artistic combinations of colors and mural decorations, hanging and upholstery. There is not a trace of gaudiness to be seen; everything is rich and quiet, and therefore enduringly effective.”''		''“The exterior of the train is painted according to the quiet Lehigh Valley standard. Inside is to be found not only repose for the body and conveniences of all sorts, but the eye Is pleased and the brain soothed by the most artistic combinations of colors and mural decorations, hanging and upholstery. There is not a trace of gaudiness to be seen; everything is rich and quiet, and therefore enduringly effective.”''