York & Cumberland Railroad Paint Information
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Freight Cars
1851
“Blake’s Patent Ohio Fire-Proof Paint” used on cars.
The American Railroad Journal, 11 February 1854, pg. 96
Passenger Cars
1848
Passenger coach, baggage car, and milk car uniformly painted a “bright golden yellow.” (Uncertain on what company is implied by “for York.”)
American and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD), 14 April 1848
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