02-05-2012, 12:25 AM
Nice work on those decals, Matt, and just the kind of innovation I'd expect from you. 
I'd guess the inside of those hoppers to be mainly rusted. In addition to the abrasive action of the coal sliding over the steel plates and removing most of the paint, the acidic nature of coal would quickly cause the bare metal to rust. The next load would, of course, scrape away much of that, leaving the surface again bare and rusting anew.
Wayne
I'd guess the inside of those hoppers to be mainly rusted. In addition to the abrasive action of the coal sliding over the steel plates and removing most of the paint, the acidic nature of coal would quickly cause the bare metal to rust. The next load would, of course, scrape away much of that, leaving the surface again bare and rusting anew.
Wayne