Richmond & Danville Railroad Paint Information
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Freight Cars
1880
Listed as a user of “Iron Clad” metallic paints starting in May of 1880 (this does not necessarily mean it was used on cars).
The National Car Builder, May 1880, pg. 2
1890
Boxcars painted yellow.
The Evening Capital (Annapolis, MD), 30 December 1890
Passenger Cars
1882
Officer’s car painted Tuscan red, with gilt ornamentation on the door and corner posts, and a black stripe around the outside panels.
The National Car Builder, May 1882, pg. 50
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