Genetically wired to chase trains of every sort and to play with 1:87 scale models thereof. Model railroader since Christmas 1976. I always wanted to drive trains, so I went to Virginia Tech to become an engineer. Things didn't exactly turn out how I'd envisioned them as a kid, but I still get to indulge my inner child with scale models. ;-) Favorite fallen flags: Norfolk & Western Railway and Virginian Railway Favorite modern RR: Norfolk Southern Sentimental favorite: The Milwaukee Road (I just love all that Orange & Maroon!!!)