Something New To Me From The UP

[martin station]

 Most of you may have seen this already, but on my way home from church today I was taking a quick look into CSX's Wadsford Yard in Evansvill, IN and saw what looked to be a brand new or recently painted UP boxcar with the reporting mark and numbers in the upper lefthand corner and the UP shield center right at the top of the car. I assume this is to prevent both from being covered up with "tagging". I was just wondering if this new only to the UP or if it's going to be a new industry standard?
Ralph

[wcfn100]

This appears to be a new standard. I’ve photographed TTX and GATX cars with the same setup.

Jason

[C855B]

... I assume this is to prevent both from being covered up with "tagging". ...

Yes.

[wcfn100]

Here's a clean UP I caught in Billings of Cheyenne.

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And a tagged one here in springs with a TTX car too.

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And the same train (speaking of tagging).

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Jason

[lock4244]

Here's a clean UP I caught in Billings of Cheyenne.

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I saw one of there in town (Cedar Rapids) a few weeks ago. Personally I like the UP yellow cars, but it does seem a little naked without the 'automated rail way' logo.

And the same train (speaking of tagging).

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Jason

This is why I'm happy to model the 80's. I find the graffiti to be depressing... the mass destruction of private property is backpedaling from a civilizational perspective 

[oakcreekco]

Yep, I won't buy "tagged" cars.

One part of today's reality in railroading that I will not model.