Thanks, Charlie,
The waterproofing characteristic of red oxide paint is a logical and
interesting explanation. Thanks for your help.
Keith Erhart
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From: Charlie Vlk
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: [CBQ] Digest Number 2685
Not to dispute the timing and motivation for the red cab roofs which seems
logical, but I believe that red oxide paint iwas used on cab roofs and
tender decks not because of its color but its waterproofing characteristics.
The PRR painted its locos with two shades of red paint (presumeably there
were unique qualities to the two formulations, one suited to cab roofs and
one to flat tender decks subject to foot traffic and water flooding from
overfilling tanks).
There must be some L&P drawings out there that document the changes.
Charlie Vlk
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