Prototype Color Schemes

[Bob Schmidt]

I would like to know, (and many others on the list too), who's call it
was designating the red/cream paint scheme for the original PRC order of
1936 St. Louis PCC cars. Was this a decision of PRC's own Engineering
Dept., or a stock finish color of the St. Louis Car Company for that
particular model? 

Also, is there any data in the PRC archives that mightt give a hint as
to why variations of the color "yellow/orange" dominated the majority of
PRC work equipment rebuilds from the early 20's onward. Did this color
have anything to do with the premise of safety, a matter of a residual
abundance of Jones Low Floor paint stock, or was it simply aping
manufacturer's such as McGuire, Clark, and Differential who all used a
yellowish orange finish?

While on the subject of everyones second favorite topic, workcars,
Charlie and I are still looking to find that elusive photo of M211.
We'll even settle for a reasonably detailed description thereof should
any of the old guard remember seeing that particular car. To avoid any
possible embarrassment you might wish to comtact us privately at our
respective e-mail addresses. Thanks fellas.

Bob S.