07-14-2010, 02:36 PM
Brakie Wrote:nachoman Wrote:Did engineers *really* wear blue pinstripe caps? Does anyone know the history behind this fashion cliche?
Yes,it was very common for engineers,fireman,brakeman,carmen,shop men to wear those hats upto the end of steam era and the coming of the ball cap..
When I hired on the PRR in '66 I notice a lot of the older brakeman,fireman and engineers worn those hats..
Now, of course, they look elegant with thier beer bellies and sloppy dress. Even the ones seen on television dress like they come from homeless shelters.