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I maybe should have checked 'Other' This is how I got crazy about trains. As a preschooler I rode a night train from Milwaukee (actually Waukesha- It was the SOO) to Northern WI to visit my grandmother. The trip was with my Mom. I was really excited. I even remember the cardboard box of 100 baby chicks waiting in the station for the same train I was to ride. You could even see them thru the ventilation holes. Mom put me against the window side of the sleeper so I wouldn't roll out. Good move! I stayed awake all night. I peeked out the window at every stop. it was a very exciting trip. I also remember going with my parents to one of the passenger depots in Milwaukee to either pick up or send off a visiting relative. I still remember walking along the cars, seeing the luggage, and wanting to get on that train and GO! I couldn't have cared less where it was going. I just wanted to go along. I think this experience was before my first ride. Actually it was Model Railroader that got me started in the hobby. The RR interest might be genetic, although my brother doesn't have a layout right now. When I was in grade school my brother subscribed to Model Railroader. I read them every chance I got. As an adult (sort of) I talked my husband at the time into the hobby. First N and then HO. We are no longer married but I'm into G and HOn3. This relationship won't end.
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