QUOTE: Originally posted by doanster Just a story I like to share... On my way back from work in another city last friday, I saw a locomotive doing some switching jobs - it was the first time I'v seen a train in the area. This wuz at 10 at nite, and I was tired. Curious, however, I decided to stop and take a look. Whipping out my digicam, which I normally never carry with me, i took pictures and even some video clips (tho they didnt turn out too well cuz it was dark [:(] )...To be honest, it was the first time I'v witnessed switching in real life... Very exciting!!! That event by itself made my weekend. Wandaring around trying to get some good shots, I was caught off guard by the crew, who was uncoupling two cars at a local industry. (the blast of air from disconnecting the hose scared me lol) The next thing that happened surprised me... I got invited me onto the loco as they carried on with the switching for a good hour or so. We carried on a good convo, and I even received a crew pack and some document as a souvenir before they let me off... it was simply my best experience with trains... ever! If anyone has similar experiences they would like to share, I wuld like to hear them!!!
..... Bob
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