Monthly Archives: March 2012

In the Old South

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Author’s Note:  Let me warn readers that I have used some offensive language in this post.  I used the strong wording to make a point.  The use of the “n” word makes us uncomfortable, and we should be uncomfortable when … Continue reading →

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More Railfan Stories

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

  On March 9th I posted a question on the Trainorders passenger train forum asking hundreds of railfans to respond to the question, “What makes someone a railfan?”  Here are three more of my favorite responses!   Robert S. Korach, … Continue reading →

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Train Talk

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

The learning curve is steep when you enter the world of railfans at age 62 with no prior experience.   I have tried to learn a little every day by reading posts on a couple of rail forums, but many of … Continue reading →

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Packing! Packing! Packing!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

I know I’m not leaving for 13 more days, but I’m going to be quite busy during those 13 days, so. . . packing now is my only option!  Got the emergency kit filled and sealed!  Amazing!  It wasn’t that … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found on the Train

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

  On a sweltering summer day last August, I had arrived in Charleston and was waiting at the Amtrak Station for my son to pick me up.  When he called my cellphone to tell me he was just around the … Continue reading →

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A Railfan Story: Mike Fair, Myrtle Beach, SC

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

I started with my dad when I was 2 years old outside Oak Harbor, Ohio on the NS Chicago and Toledo Lines, but back then it was called Conrail. My dad felt it was important to pass down the railfan … Continue reading →

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Tweet, Tweet, Tweedle-Dee-Dee

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

I just set up my official TrainGranny Twitter account!  My new Twitter handle is @traingranny.  So far, I have one follower, Chuck Williams Photo in Atlanta, GA, also known as @cw_photography_.  The only thing I know about Chuck is that … Continue reading →

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384 to 632 … WOW!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I said I wasn’t going to post everyday… but, this is not really a post.  It’s a request.  Yesterday my blog readers jumped from a previous high of 384 readers in one day up to 632!  I guess that means … Continue reading →

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Trouble on the Home Front

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

A few days ago, I posted “My Friends were Right! I AM Crazy!!”  In that post, I mentioned that my husband would be shocked to find out that I had booked a third trip before I’ve had my first day … Continue reading →

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Have You Hopped a Freight Train? (A Controversial Question)

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Yesterday morning I posted a very controversial question on two different rail forums.  How many railfans had hopped a freight train for an illegal ride?  As a newbie, I had no idea how much wrath would come my way!  The … Continue reading →

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