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Sometimes there was a geographical connection--several railroads "adopted" the school colors of a college or university in the area they served. Lehigh Valley's "Cornell Red" probably is the best-known example. Monon used the black and gold of Purdue and the red, white and gray of Indiana University. Chicago & Eastern Illinois used the blue and orange of the University of Illinois. I'm sure others can cite additional "school colors" schemes. Purple and gold (a la University of Washington) might be a bit over the top, but then Atlantic Coast Line liked those colors.... John
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