Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad Paint Information
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Freight Cars
1851
“Blake’s Patent Ohio Fire-Proof Paint, Chocolate color” used by the company. The testimonial does not explicitly state that the paint was used on cars. See Baltimore & Ohio for more information on Blake’s Paint.
The American Railroad Journal, 11 February 1854, pg. 96
1881
Listed as a user of “Iron Clad” metallic paints starting in 1881 (this does not necessarily mean it was used on cars).
Travelers’ Official Railway Guide, April to June 1881
Passenger Cars
1866
Sleeping cars painted light yellow.
Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA), 4 May 1866
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