D&RG Freight Car Red
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Denver & Rio Grande Freight Car Red
Date of introduction is currently unknown. The earliest reference to the paint is a paint specification from 1921.
1921 Paint Specification
Freight Car Red pigment: 25-55% vehicle: balance Pigment Analysis: Iron Oxide 80% Inerts: 20%
Vehicle shall consist of phenolic or alkyd varnish or combination of the two
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