PCC Paint

[Tom Phillips]

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
[mailto:owner-pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org]On Behalf Of Dietrich,
Robert J.
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 12:37 PM
To: 'pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org'
Subject: PCC Paint


This is NOT a question about color.  I would like to know if this car
http://davesrailpix.railfan.net/pitts/jpg/pitt626.jpg (and others like it)
ever had red above the windows, if it was painted over, or if it just wore
off.

Thanks.

Bob

All PRCo PCC's from 100 to 1799 had red letterboards when delivered -- 
the 4000's did not.  This photo sbows a later paint job dating to the 
late 50's or 60's.  Incidentally, in the original color scheme, the 
small band between the two circumferential trim "welts" below the 
windows was painted cream, not red as shown, and the upper "welt" was 
painted cream, the lower one black.

Tom