[PRCo] Re: Black on the PCCs

[Bob Rathke]

PRR Brunswick Green was commonly described at 1 part green, and 7 parts black.

Bob 5/19/01

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"Fred W. Schneider III" wrote:

> 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