Re: [CBQ] Brightness of Red in Rectangular Logo

["Rupert Gamlen via groups.io" <gamlenz=hotmail.com@groups.io>]

Mark

The official colour, according to the 1940 trade mark, is “Burlington Route Trade Mark Border Red paint No. PPG-46703”, with the note that colour samples can be obtained from the Chief Engineer at Chicago.

PPG apparently is Pittsburgh Plate Glass which manufactures paints, etc.   

Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ

 

From: CBQ@groups.io <CBQ@groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark P. via groups.io
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2025 11:20 am
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Subject: [CBQ] Brightness of Red in Rectangular Logo

 

Hi folks,

 

Getting into the weeds here.

 

On the rectangular logo with the red border, I've seen several different shades of red used, from a burgundy to a bright, almost monochromatic red. My basic question is, what color is correct?

 

Did the red used change over the years? Was there an "official" color? Was it always the Chinese red of the later diesel scheme, or...? I'm particularly interested in the red used in the 1940's.

 

Any info would be appreciated.

 

Mark P.

 

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