Preserving American History

Boxcar Art. Freight

Train

Monikers

of the

North American Railroads

Boxcar Art: Freight Train Monikers of the North American Railroads, published by Trackside Publishing, is a visually rich and culturally significant photo book that documents the distinctive art of boxcar monikers. This 146-page collection, presented in a compact 8.5 x 8.5-inch black-and-white format, explores the little-known tradition of rail graffiti through striking photographs and interviews with boxcar artists, who leave unique, often stylized marks on freight trains as a signature of their journeys.

The book showcases the work of legendary moniker artists like CoalTrain, Colossus of Roads, Dan’L Boone, Dante Fucwha, Stretch, and Mr. Bass, offering rare insight into their identities and artistic motivations. Through these pages, readers are immersed in the history and culture of this underground art form, where self-expression meets the transient world of the railroads.

This limited-edition publication provides a rare view of an evolving art tradition that connects travel, subcultural identity, and personal storytelling. Ideal for graffiti enthusiasts, railway culture fans, and collectors, Boxcar Art is more than a photo book; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of freedom, identity, and adventure that characterizes North America's railways.