Blackened Number Board Frames Class J

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Noticed that 613's number board frames are blackened in the Farmville photo.
611 was the same way toward the end of regular service (attached) and also
included the headlight rim/frame. Does anyone know the back story on this?

John Garner
Newport, VA

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