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Re: PC: RE:Bicentennial paint
- Subject: Re: PC: RE:Bicentennial paint
- From: "Garrett Rea" <Garrett.Rea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 19:53:10 -0000
>No, it was an NJDOT U34CH 4151 that was repainted bicent colors and
numbered
>1776. After the bicent the engine was renumbered back to 4151 and remained
>in bicent colors until retired. The unit was Not a CR unit but a NJDOT one.
>CR did not repaint any diesels in bicent scheme, just GG-1 4800.
> I have a pic of 4800 in red/white/blue dated Sept 1976, It's a
> impressive photo after looking at some of the other jobs done! let it
> be noted that CR also had i believe a GE U30C painted red/white/blue
> #1776, i have a pic of this also! Todd out!!
>I believe CR7776 GP38 was painted in the Bicentennial paint scheme.
I had a post JUST yesterday on CR 7776. I am looking at a photo of it
(taken in April 76) as I type this. Being that early on, I am sure it was a
joint PC/CR effort like 4800. PC font for the ConRail on the side is a hint
also...
GWR
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