Virginia & Truckee Railroad: Paint Information

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Passenger cars

1874

Passenger cars painted a “peculiar fawn color, invented by Superintendent Yerington, and contrasting finely with the gold and ornamental work.”

Territorial Enterprise (Virginia City, NV), 22 November 1874

1877

Passenger cars painted dark red or maroon, running gear painted yellow with black stripes.

The Nevada State Journal (Reno, NV), 6 February 1877

1904

Coach 19 is designated to be painted with a yellow body, trucks and platform dark brown, letter board and corner post light brown, and the legend "VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE" in Roman Gold.

Letter to Zelnickler Supply regarding purchase of coach #19, May 1904

Freight Cars

1873

January 1873: The first box cars arrive; Central Pacific built outside braced boxcars (1001 - 1009 odd numbered). They are painted yellow ochre.

Other

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