[another color-series topic] Now why was that done? So far the only cars I have found that had this treatment were some combine baggage--48-seat coach cars. These were ACF Lot 2730 NYC Plan 2170, built in 1947, baggage – 48-seat coach, 20 cars numbered 280-299. There were two similar cars, ACF Lot 2960 NYC Plan 2183, built in 1947 numbered 344-345 and delivered in post 1946 two-tone gray. The reason might be due to their construction. They had aluminum sheathing that was somewhat duller than the stainless steel used by Budd or Pullman. Several of the Lot 2730, including 282, originally delivered unpainted, had the fluting of their sides painted into two-tone gray to match the smooth-sided cars. Can anybody identify other classes of fluted side cars that were painted gray?
Hi Mike, I don't know why they were painted grey, but more importantly, Happy Birthday! And thanks for your many contributions to the content of this New York Central forum. :cake: :cake: :cake:
Wow, is it Mike's birthday? Happy Birthday, Sir! I'm ashamed I had to be reminded. :tb-embarrassed: As for your question, not only did I not know that some fluted cars had been painted, I am shocked to learn that some of the Great Steel Fleet had aluminum siding. :tb-shocked:
