Tim O'Connor wrote:

This photo nicely illustrates why "which color is correct" is moot unless you're modeling a brand new car -- In the
background of this shot you can see two IC box cars, and then two P&LE box cars. Note the great contrast in the colors of cars belonging to the same railroad.

http://www.godfatherrails.com/photos/pv.asp?pid=140

And how about those three PFE reefers? <g>

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