When the SIRT cars were modified and painted Maroon with Beige window panels for BMT service the logo used was the NYCTA type with the R-10 and the Manhattan skyline for background, (in color). It was also used on the Ex IRT Q-cars sent over from the 3rd Ave El. They were painted the same Maroon color that was used on the SIRT cars. Which was the Maroon color used on the lower half of the R-15's and the entire R-17's. The Q Car had their canvas roof painted Silver. The marker lights were left in the IRT position and were quite good looking until the roofs were chopped. The Rattan flip over seats in the SIRT cars were painted Red to match the colors of the R-17's. Unfortunately the paint did not stick and would flake off from the flexing due to the people sitting. They began to look hideous. I remember comming down from the Bronx on the D train to ride them on the Culver Shuttle. I like them except for the seats. The LO-V High-V doors looked good though and made up for it.
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