Lettering for 1944 AAR design 10'-0" and 10'-4" IH boxcars - 1963 Laurentian Shield schem

The D&H received 25 cars from AC&F with 4/4 IDN ends. An additional 250 1944 AAR design boxcars with the 3/4 IDN ends from D&H’s Oneonta, New York shops, delivered as follows:

Series 17775-17799, 25 cars, AC&F Lot 2962, delivered September 1946 (10’-4” IH, w/4/4 IDN ends)
Series 17800-17899, 100 cars, D&H Oneonta, delivered February 1948 (10’-0” IH, w/3/4IDN ends)
Series 17900-18049, 150 cars, D&H Oneonta, delivered 1948 (10’-0” IH, w/3/4IDN ends)

Paint & Lettering: In February 1963, the Laurentian Shield medallion was introduced, replacing the 60” round medallion. Car sides, ends and roof were painted boxcar red: TCP-925; underframe and trucks painted with black car cement. Wheels left unpainted and allowed to gather dust, rust and road grime. Lettering white stencil paste.