Having worked for El Rexene, Mobil, and 26 years for AMOCO, and also Independent Terminal, I was wondering if some of the weathering detail I see on tank cars and Hopper cars aren't overdone? Especially when product is seen as part of the weathering. We would never allow a tank car, nor hopper car to leave the site with product showing on the cars. Unless things have drastically changed. If spillage was, it was removed before they were allowed to leave. Fines could be imposed, cars not allowed on the road, etc. EPA, or even a citizen spotting one and reporting would signify huge fines and possible shutdown. Some of the cars I see, would be pulled from service immediately and in shop cleaned and re-painted or outside contracted, especially if owned. Refineries, and chemical co. were carefull to watch cars enter or leave premises before loading, or shipping.
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