Graffiti-laden train gets built over the Marion diamonds

[@DelHudson1]

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.

[@TheLEMRR]

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.

[@jimmelchin1531]

Must have been one heck of a paint party one night ! Thanks Steve

[@TheLEMRR]

It was! lolol

[@luvindemtrains]

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.

[@TheLEMRR]

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.

[@huntercoleman460]

Wonder how they spray so high do you Steve?

[@TheLEMRR]

I’m pretty sure the railroad workers let them do whatever they want these days tbh

[@bxjibaro73]

Some Graffiti is considered "ART WORK" & most graffiti is just VANDALISM. However; Graffiti does ADD REALISM to your layout.

[@TheLEMRR]

I agree. I’ve become indifferent to it but pepper it in here and there for realism

[@snakefinger]

NISHE !

[@TheLEMRR]

Thanks for visiting