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Re: PC: RE:Bicentennial paint




>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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