#1-I lived in Chicago untill late'76 and returned many times after.the PRR&NYC schemes lasted well past the PC era.I would say more than 50% were still the former roads at formation of Conrail. #2A lot of engines if not almost all had at least "patch paint" (old logo's blotched out) and painted with PC logo.This took place much more rapidly than on freight cars. #3 Things weren't in super shape at merger.The sliding started not to long after= by the time CR formed it was a real mess-an interesting one to be sure.We all regret not taking more slides I'm sure. There are some excellent books recently released on the PC.Lots of photos.I live in Seattle now but do visit back east couple times of the year.Good luck. Regards,Dave
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- Subject: PC: PC paint
- From: Greg Johnson <gjohn195@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:04:51 -0500
I am modeling the Pittsburg area - Homestead side of the tracks - and am considering the 1968-70 PC instead of the 1966-67 PRR & P&LE. I have three questions concerning the PC: 1) How long did original NYC & PRR paint schemes last on the PC? 2) How quickly were engines repainted PC? 3) When did things begin to crater as far as physical plant and equipment maintenance? Thanks, Greg Johnson gjohn195 -AT- swbell.net--- End Message ---