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A very decent thing of Metra to do - naming a locomotive after a late, young fan
A very decent thing of Metra to do - naming a locomotive after a late, young fan
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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A very decent thing of Metra to do - naming a locomotive after a late, young fan
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Anonymous
on Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:57 AM
The Chicago Tribune carried a story this week regarding Metra recently naming a locomotive after a young fan who died of a brain tumor. As a parent its a tough story to read, but it was very nice of Metra to do this for the family and in memory of this little guy. Here's one to watch for next time you're in Chicagoland.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0505240022may24,0,4286191.story
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-pod-050524train,0,6090399.photo
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zardoz
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January 2003
From: Kenosha, WI
6,567 posts
Posted by
zardoz
on Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:14 AM
Nice story; thanks for posting.
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Anonymous
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April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:36 PM
I was brought to tears by this story, I hope the powers that be will someday realize that us railfans are a rare breed and, for the most part, friend...not foe... nor terrorist!
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, May 26, 2005 5:39 PM
This story was already posted in its entirety. Of course it is still a great story...
LC
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halifaxcn
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December 2001
110 posts
Posted by
halifaxcn
on Friday, May 27, 2005 7:50 PM
A wonderful gesture and story. Brought tears to my eyes. When I get home from work, I am going to hug my little 4 y.o railfan.
METRA needs to be thanked for this wonderful gesture.
Frank San Severino CP-198 Amtrak NEC Attleboro, MA
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BNSFGP38
Member since
December 2004
From: Cab
162 posts
Posted by
BNSFGP38
on Saturday, May 28, 2005 9:37 AM
Ok, I will be the gruff one.
Looking at the big picture, its PR damage control from the railfan inncident earliar this year.
They must have taken a line from the movie
End of the Line
.
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