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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