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Gondola: a railroad car
with no top, a flat bottom, and fixed sides that is used
chiefly for hauling heavy bulk commodities car. Example
with 12" pipe, note slight shift of pipe and very dangerous
to ride in.
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Box car: a roofed freight
car usually with sliding doors in the sides. Example with
both doors open, preferred by train riders.
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Lumber Railcar: a bulkhead
flat car loaded with lumber, like the one that caught
fire in the book.
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| Graffiti:
an inscription or drawing made on some public surface (as
a rock or wall); also graffito graffiti: a message or slogan
written on the railroad and known as vandalism which is
illegal. Example graffiti, multi colors not likely hobo
origin more likely gang related or artist.
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Hobo graffiti,
note only one color and is usually chalk. Often times uses
his hobo name and leaves a short message.
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