Re: SPO 124
Author: pdxrailtransit
Date: 07-28-2014 - 14:04
OTN Wrote:
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> SPO lettering indicated owned not leased.
> After about 1972 all new equipment and most leased
> equipment was left in original paint until after
> the first time through the Division or System
> Shop.
> The Omaha orange color was a safety standard color
> on the grounds it was a high visability color.
> About 1972 this was changed due to cost and also
> the safety dept alleged there was not any
> subsantial data that Omaha orange contributed to
> safety.
Thank you, another mystery solved!