07-14-2010, 04:08 PM
The biggest difference that I've seen in train crew's wardrobes is that running a steam engine was dirty work. The engine crew didn't wear coveralls to make a fashion statement! Today's modern diesel is a much cleaner beast, so I usually see the train crew wearing comfortable clothing. they don't wear suits and ties, but I've never seen a railroad worker that look the least bit like the homeless people we see at every freeway off ramp in So Cal.