Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad Paint Information
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Freight Cars
1872
Listed as a user of “Iron Clad” metallic paints starting in September of 1872 (this does not necessarily mean it was used on cars).
The National Car Builder, September 1872, pg. 18
Passenger Cars
1867
Passenger coach painted a “bright yellowish color.”
The Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 May 1867
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