Sorry if this topic has already been covered and discussed in depth. I have had several customers question me about the prototypical accuracy regarding some of Lionel's scale detailed Pennsylvania freight cars that have a distinct "orange" appearance rather than the traditional tuscan red or brown color that we are all used too and used on many prior Lionel, MTH and Atlas O PRR models. Specifically asking about the freight cars that are included in the 6-84953 Lionel Coal Hauler Set and the tender decks of the Lionel 6-84944 Atlantic steam locomotive and the H10 steam locomotives. There may be other models with this "orange" color too. I am asking those that are highly knowledgeable of Pennsylvania Railroad technical facts. Personally I am much more knowledgeable of New York Central and the NYO&W railroad colors. Is this "orange" in fact prototypical? I'd just like to know. Thank you in advance.
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