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About traingranny

Dr. Martha B. (Marty) Hale, a thirty-eight year veteran of public education in Georgia, blogs as TrainGranny. Marty taught school in Georgia for 20 years and was a school administrator for 18 years before her retirement in 2010. She is married and has two children and five grandchildren. One of her favorite pastimes is riding the train, which she often does with her grandchildren.

TrainGranny gets Side-tracked

Posted on June 17, 2012

Many of you friends already suspect I’m crazy.  And, once again, I’ve just made a BIG commitment that will confirm your suspicions.   After 38 years in education and three retirements already behind me, I’ve decided to step back into … Continue reading →

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Can Railfans Relate to Winnie the Pooh?

Posted on May 29, 2012

In a lull between train trips, my thoughts begin moving ahead . . .always thinking of the next trip.  What will I see that’s new to me?  Who will I meet along the way? One of my Facebook friends, Deason … Continue reading →

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So, Who is Dee Blank?

Posted on May 26, 2012

SHE explains herself best.  Her first comment is based on my Facebook post that I truly enjoyed meeting HIM on the Pennsylvanian! In Dee’s own words:  At my age (71) I am relieved to know that I have not lost … Continue reading →

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Mystery Man Reveals his Identity

Posted on May 25, 2012

The delightful man I referred to as Dee Blank in my post of May 21st has been identified.  He turned himself in without incident.  His name is Barry Frank (BroadwayLtdFan on Trainorders), and he lives in Huntingdon Valley, PA.  He … Continue reading →

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The Search is On!

Posted on May 23, 2012

In my trip report that was posted on this blog on May 21st, I mentioned meeting a nice man named Dee Blank on the Pennsylvanian.  Well… I’ve got to be suffering from serious senioritis… because, not only is Dee Blank … Continue reading →

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Feeling Accomplished!

Posted on May 23, 2012

I’m on the Palmetto right now, headed for Charleston to my granddaughter’s graduation from “Lower Elementary School.”  That’s a Montessori School term; and, moving to “Upper El” (4th grade) is a big deal!  She has a lead role in the … Continue reading →

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May, 2012 Trip Report (TrainGranny Trip #3)

Posted on May 21, 2012

Train 19(10) Atlanta to New Orleans     Crescent Coach I was assigned a seat beside a young mother and her 5-month-old baby and the baby’s car seat.  The baby did not want to be held, but went to sleep quite nicely … Continue reading →

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Familiar Track

Posted on May 20, 2012

Racing toward Savannah from Yemassee, SC, coffee in hand and ready to detrain!!!  Coach was not so bad!  Ear plugs and eye shades and blanket were used with success!  (And, of course, the extra seat made the difference!)

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On Board the Silver Meteor to Savannah…but barely!

Posted on May 19, 2012

Whew! I almost missed the train! And, I almost lost my purse! My lucky day!!! I ran back into the station restroom from the platform with 5 minutes to spare… and the purse was not on the back of the … Continue reading →

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Looking Out Train Windows (Continued from May 13th post)

Posted on May 19, 2012

At the end of my blog post on May 13th, I asked the following question:   Why am I so captivated by this sameness for mile after mile, as if I’m staring into a flame? Your answers reassure me!  Here are … Continue reading →

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