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Looking Out Train Windows (Continued from May 13th post)
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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A Song from My Childhood
Driving to Charleston to see grandkids this morning rather than riding the train. . . but, it’s a beautiful day. . . even in the car! For some reason, I have this song from my childhood on my mind and … Continue reading
Crossing the Border into Canada
It’s been a day… a long day. I’ll save my trip report for later, and write about the border crossing, which was the most interesting part of today’s journey! The train came to a stop just inside Canada, and a … Continue reading
More Railfan Stories
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
A Railfan Story: Mike Fair, Myrtle Beach, SC
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
A Railfan Story: RevRandy, Unitarian Universalist minister
I consider myself a railfan by heritage, by inclination, by choice, and by experience. My father worked for the NYCRR/PC/Conrail for 41 years . . . I have three brothers: one works for a major US railway, another is the … Continue reading
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Railfans Tell Their Stories
In response to my post on trainorders.com yesterday, I’ve had almost twenty really good, heart-felt responses to my question, “What makes someone a railfan?” The stories are interesting and quite insightful. I will try to post at least one story … Continue reading
