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A Vintage Railroad Christmas Story

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Posted by tcwright973 on Thursday, December 18, 2014 10:49 AM

That's a nice story. I always enjoy reading those like this one. Our local paper has a weekly column titled "Random Acts of Kindness". I read it faithfully every week & I'm always reassured that good people are still out there.

Tom

Pittsburgh, PA

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Posted by mlehman on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:40 PM

Victor,

Great story. Thanks for preserving it and passing it along.Big Smile

Mike Lehman

Urbana, IL

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A Vintage Railroad Christmas Story
Posted by wabash2800 on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:34 PM

Perhaps a reason to model a remote siding with a general store and a few houses, plus one very special one?

This was a wonderful Christmas story that my dad told me as a child. Dad didn't know a lot of the details, but I was able to authenticate it and add photos. The story was included as a sidebar in my book, Railroading on the Wabash Fourth District. I fear if not for my diligence and those that were willing to share, this wonderful account would have probably been lost to history.

To view the story, click on the "Christmas Story" button on the home page of my website at www.erstwhilepublications.com

Enjoy

Seasons Greetings

Victor A. Baird

Model Railraoder Subscriber

Erstwhile Publications

 

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