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Re: [BRHSlist] Information on CB&Q/BN

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Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] Information on CB&Q/BN
From: "Paul K." <kozys@insightbb.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:10:36 -0600
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At 10:27 AM 12/3/2003, "Dave Lotz" <dave_lotz@c...net> wrote:

>The paint scheme for the Burlington Northern was chosen to represent the
>colors of the northwest forests.  The Corporation held considerable
>lumbering holdings and the rest of that industry would be a major customer
>of the newly formed railroad. 

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Dave & Drew,

I also recall hearing that the black represented their coal business.

Paul Kossart - "The CB&Q Guy"

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