[PRCo] Re: Black on the PCCs

[Fred W. Schneider III]

Sort of like the PRR Brunswick Green.  

"Edward H. Lybarger" wrote:
> 
> That black stripe is really dark green.  In good light it's really quite
> evident.
> 
> Ed
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
> [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of
> Dietrich, Robert J.
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 8:00 AM
> To: 'pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org'
> Subject: [PRCo] Black on the PCCs
> 
> I know the PCC paint schemes were kicked around here awhile back but I'm
> looking for details, 1" details to be exact.  I started painting my 1100 car
> yesterday (it looks pretty good except for the bleeding of my poor mask job)
> and I became confused with the black lines.  I know the bans around the
> bottom is black and the door seals, but what about the 1" black piping
> between the red and cream?  I looked at the color books and it appears that
> there is a stripe along the top of the letter board between the read and
> cream.  I Can't determine, though, if there is a stripe below the windows,
> it looks darker but it doesn't really look like a black stripe.
> 
> So I need expert help.
> Did all (most) cars PCCs get the top black stripe?
> Is there a black stripe below the windows?  On all cars or just some?
> Is the black stripe consistent on all paint schemes?  Mine is a red front.
> 
> Thanks.  I appreciate all the help I get from you folks.
> 
> Bob