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QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas And I hope you younger members don't get the wrong idea about trespassing. Even though this was only a decade ago, it was still a different era. It really is tragic that you guys can't get away with the stuff I used to do. I had many adventures that I wouldn't attempt to try today. If I don't get run out of here for telling them I will post more when I get time. I've been busy as can be lately but I feel sick today so I am hiding in my office.
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
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QUOTE: Originally posted by CopCarSS Good story, Chad. BTW, I'm starting to get envious of you pictures. Some beautiful shots, and your luck, skill or combination thereof of getting more than one train into a picture is uncanny. Would that I had your luck/skill!
QUOTE: Originally posted by rockisland4309 Yeah. If you shoot the breeze with most train crews and they realize you're not a threat they'll bend over backwards for you to climb up in the cab and show you around or even get to ride along. Unfortunately, the younger railfans will never experience that like myself.
RJ
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Tharmeni Chad's story and his followup post remind me of one of my favorite recollections of my career with the HQ staff of the BN. Shortly after Richard Grayson took over as president of the BN, I stopped by to see a road gang working in Northern Illinois. I needed a picture of a working road gang working on double track for one of the BN publications. The foreman and several of the men were quite excited because "Mr Grayson" had stopped by earlier in their shift, visited with the gang, asked them about working conditions and gave the cigar smokers on the gang some Bohio cigars. The foreman actually offered me his. When I later checked with Owen, *** Grayson's personal assistant, I discovered Mr. Grayson had not left his office in St. Paul that day. I've always wondered who the generous imposter was. Well, Chad, I've wracked my brain and can't recollect being upset with you. Tharmeni
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tharmeni Hard feelings/ None whatsoever. (since I can't recall the incident). I thought it was my topic head "Two Weeks to Live" that almost gave you a heart attack! But do go to WalMart, spend a buck and watch the first few minutes of "Two Weeks to Live". Good steam and Zephyr shots.
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