Graffiti isn't everyone's cup of tea. With that said, I have an appreciation for it if it has a "wow" factor to it. We get rail deliveries where I work, so I'm always checking out the new centerflow hoppers each week to see what we've got. I'll snap pictures of the ones I like and keep it as a reference for future projects on my layout. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you braving to cold to capture this.
@TheLEMRR6 ай бұрын
I’m pretty neutral about it at this point since it is pretty much everywhere and will never go away. But this particular train ended up catching my eye - maybe because that’s all that was there to look at today. Thanks for stopping by.
@jimmelchin15316 ай бұрын
Must have been one heck of a paint party one night ! Thanks Steve
@TheLEMRR6 ай бұрын
It was! lolol
@luvindemtrains6 ай бұрын
Nice railfanning! Graffiti, IMO, is both vandalism and art. With that being said the talent that some of these taggers have can't be denied. It certainly makes for a bit of entertainment as you are watching a long train. Like it or not, graffiti has become a part of the American railroad landscape. So much so, that when you don't see it it seems a bit odd. As you stated, it doesn't appear to be a priority for the railroads to monitor this much, especially considering how widespread it is has been over the years. As a modeler, even though I don't "overdo" it, this reality is represented on my layout and definitely brings an element of realism and detail to it. I'll have to reference your video when I begin weathering my autoracks. The combination of footage and music made for a nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.
@TheLEMRR6 ай бұрын
It definitely adds variety. I try not to overdo it on the layout but when I run trains that lack graffiti, it definitely feels less authentic.
@huntercoleman4606 ай бұрын
Wonder how they spray so high do you Steve?
@TheLEMRR6 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure the railroad workers let them do whatever they want these days tbh
@bxjibaro736 ай бұрын
Some Graffiti is considered "ART WORK" & most graffiti is just VANDALISM. However; Graffiti does ADD REALISM to your layout.
@TheLEMRR6 ай бұрын
I agree. I’ve become indifferent to it but pepper it in here and there for realism