Rick,
Graffiti in the 1960's and earlier was almost non existent except for
hobo chalk markings. Keep in mind that cans of spray paint were just
being developed about then and were not as readily available. Spray
paint graffiti, as we know it, is a relatively modern phenomenon. In
addition, I think people were less prone to vandalism in earlier years.
Young people didn't have as much idle time! I don't recall taking any
photos of trains in the '50s and '60s that exhibited any graffiti.
Bill Barber
On Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at 06:09 AM, CBQ@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:17:45 -0500
> From: "Rick Keil" <rkeil6721@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Just an Observation
>
> I was just browsing through Micheal Spoor's CB&Q In Color volume 4 for
> about
> the upteenth time. As I was admiring the photo that spans pages
> 110-111, I
> was amazed at the number of different railroads represented in the
> rolling
> stock. What amazed me even more is that there is no evidence of ANY
> grafitti! I know it existed but I doubt that a photo like this today
> would
> have so many clean box cars that haven't been tagged.
>
> Rick Keil
> Ft Campbell, KY
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