Add rare graffiti touches to your train collection

[guilfordrr]

ChesBchRy, why didn't I notice that? [banghead] [#oops]

[guilfordrr]

ChesBchRy, why didn't I notice that? [banghead] [#oops]

[Anonymous]

Perhaps there are some railroad police who would be interested in Mr. Birney's enterprise and 'entrepreneurial attitude'.
This has GOT to be some prank.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps there are some railroad police who would be interested in Mr. Birney's enterprise and 'entrepreneurial attitude'.
This has GOT to be some prank.

[Big_Boy_4005]

Great point Dave. I keep forgetting about time period and graffiti. I am into very modern myself.

The other day I was watching a train video that was shot about 5 years ago, looking for graffiti. There was some, but not nearly as much on a percentage basis, as what I see on the rails today. Either the "artists" have been more prolific the last 5 years, or the editor of the video cut much of it out, or they just got lucky and found some CLEAN trains.[(-D][swg]

[Big_Boy_4005]

Great point Dave. I keep forgetting about time period and graffiti. I am into very modern myself.

The other day I was watching a train video that was shot about 5 years ago, looking for graffiti. There was some, but not nearly as much on a percentage basis, as what I see on the rails today. Either the "artists" have been more prolific the last 5 years, or the editor of the video cut much of it out, or they just got lucky and found some CLEAN trains.[(-D][swg]

[FJ and G]

I'm modeling mostly 1950s so the extent of mine will be "Kilroy was here" or "Bob loves Susy". Nifty, huh?

Dave Vergun

[FJ and G]

I'm modeling mostly 1950s so the extent of mine will be "Kilroy was here" or "Bob loves Susy". Nifty, huh?

Dave Vergun

[Big_Boy_4005]

I'm rather partial to his album with the Shocking Pinks, but like a lot of his other stuff too!

His layout and story were featured in the March 93 issue of CTT, before he and his group of investors bought the company. The layout used a lot of living material for it's scenery and I always felt that it was almost eerie looking. It was very different to say the least.

[Big_Boy_4005]

I'm rather partial to his album with the Shocking Pinks, but like a lot of his other stuff too!

His layout and story were featured in the March 93 issue of CTT, before he and his group of investors bought the company. The layout used a lot of living material for it's scenery and I always felt that it was almost eerie looking. It was very different to say the least.

[Anonymous]

Actually the "Forever Young" is a reference to Neil Young who, by
the way, was one of the guys who had the idea for the graffiti cars
in the first place. He also did the "Horde Tour" markings on some
other Lionel rolling stock which plugged his music tour at the time.

He is a neat guy. I have talked with him many times at York. He is
the inspiration for Lion Tech and the spin-off technology that we
have today with Lionel. There is a story behind all of that which was
published years back in the model railroad press. I don't care for
the graffiti, but the idea was/is interesting. Again, like other things
in the modelling world, it is all a matter of individual preference.

PS...I am a fan of Neil Young's music, and was a fan "back in the day"
as well.

[Anonymous]

Actually the "Forever Young" is a reference to Neil Young who, by
the way, was one of the guys who had the idea for the graffiti cars
in the first place. He also did the "Horde Tour" markings on some
other Lionel rolling stock which plugged his music tour at the time.

He is a neat guy. I have talked with him many times at York. He is
the inspiration for Lion Tech and the spin-off technology that we
have today with Lionel. There is a story behind all of that which was
published years back in the model railroad press. I don't care for
the graffiti, but the idea was/is interesting. Again, like other things
in the modelling world, it is all a matter of individual preference.

PS...I am a fan of Neil Young's music, and was a fan "back in the day"
as well.

[Big_Boy_4005]

You are correct Guilfordrr, it almost isn't graffiti, ITS ADVERTISING !!!![swg]
If you want serious graffiti, those topics I mentinoed before will really get you going!![;)]

[Big_Boy_4005]

You are correct Guilfordrr, it almost isn't graffiti, ITS ADVERTISING !!!![swg]
If you want serious graffiti, those topics I mentinoed before will really get you going!![;)]

[guilfordrr]

I believe some graffiti cars were offered in the 1999 catologs, one of which is the hopper in Big_Boy's photograph. Notice most of the graffiti is references to Lionel?

1. ZW
2. LLC
3. Forever Young ( what you'll be after running toy trains [:D] )

[guilfordrr]

I believe some graffiti cars were offered in the 1999 catologs, one of which is the hopper in Big_Boy's photograph. Notice most of the graffiti is references to Lionel?

1. ZW
2. LLC
3. Forever Young ( what you'll be after running toy trains [:D] )

[Big_Boy_4005]

In a way, I'm a scaler! For me, it isn't realistic without graffiti!!!
Check out these topics!!!
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12463
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12825
The top photo is an example of Lionel factory applied graffiti.

[Big_Boy_4005]

In a way, I'm a scaler! For me, it isn't realistic without graffiti!!!
Check out these topics!!!
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12463
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12825
The top photo is an example of Lionel factory applied graffiti.

[Anonymous]

Old thread, but I'll throw in my 2 cents. A few years ago, Lionel showed
a set of rolling stock at the York TCA meet that had grafitti made onto it.
There were MANY negative comments about this and I don't ever recollect
seeing it offered in a catalog release. As a matter of fact, I don't even see
these cars on ANY tables at ANY meets ANYwhere.

I believe the negativity stems from the fact that even with the 'scalers' who
strive for realism, we all still try to fashion a perfect model world that is free
of vandalism, crime and meaness. I know that grafitti has been on railroad
equipment ever since there WAS railroads, but I can only think of a couple
of pikes that actually modelled this feature.

I, personally, think that it defaces (like the prototype) an otherwise nicely
modelled piece of railroad equipment. Also nowadays, railroads have an
anti-grafitti movement going where many pieces of rolling stock are period-
ically cleaned and.or repainted when they come through the shops for nor-
mal preventive maintenance.

But anyhoo,,, whatever floats your boat. That's what's great about the hobby!

[Anonymous]

Old thread, but I'll throw in my 2 cents. A few years ago, Lionel showed
a set of rolling stock at the York TCA meet that had grafitti made onto it.
There were MANY negative comments about this and I don't ever recollect
seeing it offered in a catalog release. As a matter of fact, I don't even see
these cars on ANY tables at ANY meets ANYwhere.

I believe the negativity stems from the fact that even with the 'scalers' who
strive for realism, we all still try to fashion a perfect model world that is free
of vandalism, crime and meaness. I know that grafitti has been on railroad
equipment ever since there WAS railroads, but I can only think of a couple
of pikes that actually modelled this feature.

I, personally, think that it defaces (like the prototype) an otherwise nicely
modelled piece of railroad equipment. Also nowadays, railroads have an
anti-grafitti movement going where many pieces of rolling stock are period-
ically cleaned and.or repainted when they come through the shops for nor-
mal preventive maintenance.

But anyhoo,,, whatever floats your boat. That's what's great about the hobby!

[Anonymous]

i BUY ,my Graffiti, from <Blairline.com, I am also trying to get some Graffiti,from "MAIN LINE SIGNS,But having a problem, finding out if they have gotten my order, I find that "HO" size looks better on "O" guage ,then the "O" size>>>>>>>>>HUB

[Anonymous]

i BUY ,my Graffiti, from <Blairline.com, I am also trying to get some Graffiti,from "MAIN LINE SIGNS,But having a problem, finding out if they have gotten my order, I find that "HO" size looks better on "O" guage ,then the "O" size>>>>>>>>>HUB

[Anonymous]

I don't think this forum is the place to be selling your wares. Why don't you take out an ad in CTT and keep the magazine going?

[Anonymous]

I don't think this forum is the place to be selling your wares. Why don't you take out an ad in CTT and keep the magazine going?

[Anonymous]

I am sure that many of you out there have strived endlessly to perfect and customize your train collections and set-ups. This is not always easy and can become boring to the eye... I offer to you the customization of your own rail and industrial cars that can only be achieved by someone who does the real thing.

I recieve customers rail cars by mail and literally turn your piece into my canvas until complete. This is when it is then shipped back to you complete and painted with stylized graffiti (pieces), along with an actual 4x6 framed photo of a real life similiar scaled painted train by the same artist... This is unheard of anywhere and even comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist... WOW[:)]
(Cars must be for the most part flat..box cars, gondolas, flat sides, fridge cars, hoppers, etc.)

The cost to add this rare touch to your collection? $150.00+shipping with free return shipping. To set up your transaction please contact Chris Birney @ (425)-232-3416

[Anonymous]

I am sure that many of you out there have strived endlessly to perfect and customize your train collections and set-ups. This is not always easy and can become boring to the eye... I offer to you the customization of your own rail and industrial cars that can only be achieved by someone who does the real thing.

I recieve customers rail cars by mail and literally turn your piece into my canvas until complete. This is when it is then shipped back to you complete and painted with stylized graffiti (pieces), along with an actual 4x6 framed photo of a real life similiar scaled painted train by the same artist... This is unheard of anywhere and even comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist... WOW[:)]
(Cars must be for the most part flat..box cars, gondolas, flat sides, fridge cars, hoppers, etc.)

The cost to add this rare touch to your collection? $150.00+shipping with free return shipping. To set up your transaction please contact Chris Birney @ (425)-232-3416