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Most of the CP Rail Centerbeam flatcars I've seen around here are red. I've seen a couple green ones too but not as many and none of the blue ones. Then again I live in Western Pennsylvania. Not exactly the heart of CP Rail territory. I'm sure others who live closer up North may have seen more including the blue ones. <br /> <br />Larry DeYoung, a Conrail freight expert, came up with the theory Conrail's covered hoppers in mineral or chemical service were painted grey, while those used in agricultural service such as grain or feed were painted tuscan red. <br /> <br />So maybe that could be a theory as to why CP Rail painted it's centerbeam flat cars different colors.
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