@peteski,
Even back then African Amerricans made up a big part of the railroad workforce - to say nothing of society in general. I paint my own in 7 or 8 shade using Mertan unpainted figures.
I realize that. My comment referred to what Daniel mentioned: "no black people in sweaters or suits. No black cops or firemen. No black engineers or doctors. It's like looking at a
1950's TV show."
Like the figure manufacturers are emulating the TV stereotypes of the 50s.