Historic hobo, railroader and cowboy monikers 1881-1927
Historic hobo, railroader and cowboy monikers 1881-1927
Decals
Couldn't load pickup availability
From the late 19th century through the great depression, graffiti was often painted with wagon axle grease which was cheap, easily obtainable, and contained graphite leaving a permanent black mark. Railroaders, hobos, and cowboys all alike used this grease to leave their marks on cliffs, under bridges, in culverts, and around railroad buildings and fences.
Extensive research went into producing this period accurate decal set, including photographing surviving historic monikers in the field, studying the Historic Graffiti Society's publications, and searching out the accounts of historic hobos and railroaders whose marks made them famous. This water slide decal set, printed in black, includes 42 unique monikers dating from 1881 through 1927, including the famous A-No.-1, the original Bozo Texino (J.H. McKinley, a Mopac steam engineer from Laredo, Texas), Oakland Red, Seattle Slim, Frisco Kid, and others. Mixed in are cowboy monikers left by the likes of the famed outlaw-turned-lawman Matt Warner, B.F. Pace, and the Gubler Brothers.
Share
Excellent!
These early hobo symbols are a special treat for steam and early diesel era modelers. I recall finding them in the 40s and 50s as a kid and how special it was to find one you knew. Great addition the model railroading.
Made-to-Order Manufacturing
At 3DPT, every model is manufactured to order rather than pulled from warehouse inventory. This approach allows us to offer an extensive catalog while ensuring each piece is produced with the care and attention it deserves.
Most orders ship within 7-14 business days. However, larger models, complex projects, and high-volume orders may require 4-6 weeks or longer due to extended print times and production requirements.
While extended lead times are uncommon, they may occasionally occur during periods of high demand or due to circumstances outside our control. We appreciate your understanding as we continue our mission of preserving transportation history in miniature through high-quality, made-to-order models.