Re: (erielack) Caption?

[Charles_Walsh_@_Berlex.com]

Steve,

You're right, there actually was a color scheme inside and out, which was
in stark contrast to the original Pullman green of the cars.  Some of the
cars, if memory serves, were painted with the same color paint as was used
to repaint the catenary structures along the line.  One of the strangest
experiences was to enter one of the cars after it had been repainted, and
where it smelled like fresh paint.  Also, from what I can recall, the
plushness of the seats varied between the different colors.  I vaguely
recall the brownish seats being the most comfortable.  You're also correct
that there were wicker seats up until the end...I just remember them being
more and more scarce as time went on.  What's amazing to consider is that
the trailer cars were pulled by steam for about five years before they were
hooked up to the power cars in 1930.  Imagine how many cinders got into
those seats (especially with the open windows during warm periods) during
those five years.

Chuck



                                                                                                                                  
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                      STEVEZ10                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                  



Charles,

I was only 5 years old at the time, but I remember distinctly riding in the

DL&W Mu's during their final years of 1983 and 1984.....I can recall that
some
of the motor cars still had the wicker commuter seats until the
end....Other
seats I can remember at the end were.....

1) Low Roof trailers-Mostly Blue upholstery
2) High roof trailers-some still had wicker, but most were green and blue
upholstery
3) I do remember a few cars that had red seats(Where these the cars with
the
NJDOT logo??)
4) The creme and orange/red cars had the tan/yellow upholstery

Also the colors of the walls varied from many different paint
shades....Some
were blue/red, others just blue...I also remeber some tan/maroon paint.....

The cars were classics and miss them dearly!

Steve


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