Teenage Railfans

[Mookie]

Kathi - my husband didn't know an engine from a caboose and didn't care until he met me. Now he sneaks a peek from behind his magazine - a lot. Even takes some pictures. I sit and patiently listen to him explain karate and he sits and patiently watches for trains. That's what relationships are - give and take - and give more than you take! Bet Joe knows that too!

Jen

Jen

[Mookie]

Kathi - my husband didn't know an engine from a caboose and didn't care until he met me. Now he sneaks a peek from behind his magazine - a lot. Even takes some pictures. I sit and patiently listen to him explain karate and he sits and patiently watches for trains. That's what relationships are - give and take - and give more than you take! Bet Joe knows that too!

Jen

Jen

[Kathi Kube]

Jen,

That's the truth! Thanks to my wonderful, loving, musician husband, I know far more about drumsets, and percussion than I ever would have guessed I would. The give and take makes life very interesting, indeed.

Kathi

[Kathi Kube]

Jen,

That's the truth! Thanks to my wonderful, loving, musician husband, I know far more about drumsets, and percussion than I ever would have guessed I would. The give and take makes life very interesting, indeed.

Kathi

[Anonymous]

I am 18, and have been dating a girl for close to 3 years. Her house is right next to the tracks(she has the better location than I do, I have to drive a little bit). But anyways. I told her that I liked trains. Models, watching, photographing, etc. At first she was leery, but quickly caught on. She now can tell me what engines went by and what type of cars they were hauling. She even excuses my tardiness to a date because of trains(can't beat that!!). We will occasionally go and invest a few hours by the tracks, but with her at college, it won't happen much more. But they are out there! And if at first they are unsure, just keep pushing and they will give in and find out how awesome and serious this hobby is!

[Anonymous]

I am 18, and have been dating a girl for close to 3 years. Her house is right next to the tracks(she has the better location than I do, I have to drive a little bit). But anyways. I told her that I liked trains. Models, watching, photographing, etc. At first she was leery, but quickly caught on. She now can tell me what engines went by and what type of cars they were hauling. She even excuses my tardiness to a date because of trains(can't beat that!!). We will occasionally go and invest a few hours by the tracks, but with her at college, it won't happen much more. But they are out there! And if at first they are unsure, just keep pushing and they will give in and find out how awesome and serious this hobby is!

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPRR-MDC

I am 18, and have been dating a girl for close to 3 years. Her house is right next to the tracks(she has the better location than I do, I have to drive a little bit). But anyways. I told her that I liked trains. Models, watching, photographing, etc. At first she was leery, but quickly caught on. She now can tell me what engines went by and what type of cars they were hauling. She even excuses my tardiness to a date because of trains(can't beat that!!). We will occasionally go and invest a few hours by the tracks, but with her at college, it won't happen much more. But they are out there! And if at first they are unsure, just keep pushing and they will give in and find out how awesome and serious this hobby is!

Good Deal! Now to be fair about this, you need to share one of her interests; besides you, of course!

Thoroughly Modern Mookie!

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPRR-MDC

I am 18, and have been dating a girl for close to 3 years. Her house is right next to the tracks(she has the better location than I do, I have to drive a little bit). But anyways. I told her that I liked trains. Models, watching, photographing, etc. At first she was leery, but quickly caught on. She now can tell me what engines went by and what type of cars they were hauling. She even excuses my tardiness to a date because of trains(can't beat that!!). We will occasionally go and invest a few hours by the tracks, but with her at college, it won't happen much more. But they are out there! And if at first they are unsure, just keep pushing and they will give in and find out how awesome and serious this hobby is!

Good Deal! Now to be fair about this, you need to share one of her interests; besides you, of course!

Thoroughly Modern Mookie!

[Anonymous]

Mookie, She loves music. That's what she is studying at college. I have always been a fan of music, but after meeting her, my interest in it has grown a great deal. So I think in the grand scheme of things, we have each showed each other something that we enjoy, and both of us greatly appreciate getting the chance to learn more about something new! But you are right about sharing her interests. Thanks for the advice!
UPRR-MDC

[Anonymous]

Mookie, She loves music. That's what she is studying at college. I have always been a fan of music, but after meeting her, my interest in it has grown a great deal. So I think in the grand scheme of things, we have each showed each other something that we enjoy, and both of us greatly appreciate getting the chance to learn more about something new! But you are right about sharing her interests. Thanks for the advice!
UPRR-MDC

[Anonymous]

Sorry for diggins this up,

but I'm a teenage railfan, too

btw, who has MSN messenger?

[Anonymous]

Sorry for diggins this up,

but I'm a teenage railfan, too

btw, who has MSN messenger?

[Anonymous]

I'm glad you have found this topic. My friend sent me a copy of the messenger to download like 5 months ago, but i didn't do it. Is it free?

[Anonymous]

I'm glad you have found this topic. My friend sent me a copy of the messenger to download like 5 months ago, but i didn't do it. Is it free?

[Anonymous]

go to http://messenger.msn.com/Download/

download it! It's free, and I personally like it better than Yahoo. Plus, more people use MSN.

[Anonymous]

go to http://messenger.msn.com/Download/

download it! It's free, and I personally like it better than Yahoo. Plus, more people use MSN.

[Puckdropper]

Or if you want a better solution, download Trillian. It does MSN, ICQ, AIM, and Yahoo!

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[Puckdropper]

Or if you want a better solution, download Trillian. It does MSN, ICQ, AIM, and Yahoo!

http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/

[Granny74]

(My wife is writing this message for me as my eyesight it limited. She reads many of the forum messages to me every night. All of the messages add a lot to my life. Thanks.)
I am just a little past my teenage years---I am 82. I still love trains. When I was between 4 and 6 years old, I used to watch Chicago Northwestern hauling grain and cattle out of the middle of Nebraska. When I was older, I would ride my bike up to the north end of town to see the CBQ. I used to ride Trailway Buses. I heard that they could beat the Challenger from Chicago to San Francisco by seven hours. Has anyone else ever heard this?
Now I am 50 miles from the nearest active railroad. My wife drives me down to see the UP trains in Tucson at least once a week. I have limited eyesight, but I love to see trains.
Bob

[Granny74]

(My wife is writing this message for me as my eyesight it limited. She reads many of the forum messages to me every night. All of the messages add a lot to my life. Thanks.)
I am just a little past my teenage years---I am 82. I still love trains. When I was between 4 and 6 years old, I used to watch Chicago Northwestern hauling grain and cattle out of the middle of Nebraska. When I was older, I would ride my bike up to the north end of town to see the CBQ. I used to ride Trailway Buses. I heard that they could beat the Challenger from Chicago to San Francisco by seven hours. Has anyone else ever heard this?
Now I am 50 miles from the nearest active railroad. My wife drives me down to see the UP trains in Tucson at least once a week. I have limited eyesight, but I love to see trains.
Bob

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nance69

(My wife is writing this message for me as my eyesight it limited. She reads many of the forum messages to me every night. All of the messages add a lot to my life. Thanks.)
I am just a little past my teenage years---I am 82. I still love trains. When I was between 4 and 6 years old, I used to watch Chicago Northwestern hauling grain and cattle out of the middle of Nebraska. When I was older, I would ride my bike up to the north end of town to see the CBQ. I used to ride Trailway Buses. I heard that they could beat the Challenger from Chicago to San Francisco by seven hours. Has anyone else ever heard this?
Now I am 50 miles from the nearest active railroad. My wife drives me down to see the UP trains in Tucson at least once a week. I have limited eyesight, but I love to see trains.
Bob

Bob! The Mookie is so happy to hear from you! I live in Lincoln and thought I was the oldest person on here! You have me beat by 22 years! And you remember the old CBQ! What town did you live in when you were here? Probably around the Hastings, GI, or maybe Alliance area?

Happy train watching and welcome to the forum!

Jen

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nance69

(My wife is writing this message for me as my eyesight it limited. She reads many of the forum messages to me every night. All of the messages add a lot to my life. Thanks.)
I am just a little past my teenage years---I am 82. I still love trains. When I was between 4 and 6 years old, I used to watch Chicago Northwestern hauling grain and cattle out of the middle of Nebraska. When I was older, I would ride my bike up to the north end of town to see the CBQ. I used to ride Trailway Buses. I heard that they could beat the Challenger from Chicago to San Francisco by seven hours. Has anyone else ever heard this?
Now I am 50 miles from the nearest active railroad. My wife drives me down to see the UP trains in Tucson at least once a week. I have limited eyesight, but I love to see trains.
Bob

Bob! The Mookie is so happy to hear from you! I live in Lincoln and thought I was the oldest person on here! You have me beat by 22 years! And you remember the old CBQ! What town did you live in when you were here? Probably around the Hastings, GI, or maybe Alliance area?

Happy train watching and welcome to the forum!

Jen

[mudchicken]

Could be O'Neil too.....The east end of the cowboy line, now that big void to the north of mookietown?

[mudchicken]

Could be O'Neil too.....The east end of the cowboy line, now that big void to the north of mookietown?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nance69

(My wife is writing this message for me as my eyesight it limited. She reads many of the forum messages to me every night. All of the messages add a lot to my life. Thanks.)
I am just a little past my teenage years---I am 82. I still love trains. When I was between 4 and 6 years old, I used to watch Chicago Northwestern hauling grain and cattle out of the middle of Nebraska. When I was older, I would ride my bike up to the north end of town to see the CBQ. I used to ride Trailway Buses. I heard that they could beat the Challenger from Chicago to San Francisco by seven hours. Has anyone else ever heard this?
Now I am 50 miles from the nearest active railroad. My wife drives me down to see the UP trains in Tucson at least once a week. I have limited eyesight, but I love to see trains.
Bob

Nance69

Thank you for letting us be a part of your life. I hope we don't let you down, and that we keep you entertained. This one-eyed thing is my entertainment and I truly enjoy the forums and the private emails I get from the forum members. Checking the forums and emails are the highlights of my day, then it goes downhill from there--I have to go to work.

WELCOME to the forums, both you and your wife. [:)]

You are certainly welcome to email me anytime.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nance69

(My wife is writing this message for me as my eyesight it limited. She reads many of the forum messages to me every night. All of the messages add a lot to my life. Thanks.)
I am just a little past my teenage years---I am 82. I still love trains. When I was between 4 and 6 years old, I used to watch Chicago Northwestern hauling grain and cattle out of the middle of Nebraska. When I was older, I would ride my bike up to the north end of town to see the CBQ. I used to ride Trailway Buses. I heard that they could beat the Challenger from Chicago to San Francisco by seven hours. Has anyone else ever heard this?
Now I am 50 miles from the nearest active railroad. My wife drives me down to see the UP trains in Tucson at least once a week. I have limited eyesight, but I love to see trains.
Bob

Nance69

Thank you for letting us be a part of your life. I hope we don't let you down, and that we keep you entertained. This one-eyed thing is my entertainment and I truly enjoy the forums and the private emails I get from the forum members. Checking the forums and emails are the highlights of my day, then it goes downhill from there--I have to go to work.

WELCOME to the forums, both you and your wife. [:)]

You are certainly welcome to email me anytime.

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken

Could be O'Neil too.....The east end of the cowboy line, now that big void to the north of mookietown?

He who poops thru feathers: Dad never went to O'Neill, so don't know if it was part of the LIncoln Line. He did Alliance sometimes but mostly Ravenna, Grand Island and Hastings. Even I haven't been to O'Neill. Or if I was, I slept thru it - I travel very well. Just give me 5 min in a car and you won't hear from me for hours!
Guess we will have to wait to see what town.

Moo (you will notice I don't use the formal signing with you!)

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken

Could be O'Neil too.....The east end of the cowboy line, now that big void to the north of mookietown?

He who poops thru feathers: Dad never went to O'Neill, so don't know if it was part of the LIncoln Line. He did Alliance sometimes but mostly Ravenna, Grand Island and Hastings. Even I haven't been to O'Neill. Or if I was, I slept thru it - I travel very well. Just give me 5 min in a car and you won't hear from me for hours!
Guess we will have to wait to see what town.

Moo (you will notice I don't use the formal signing with you!)

[mudchicken]

Mooks:
I am noticing that I may be in hot water here.

Was pointing out that north of the Alliance- Ravenna-Grand Island-Lincoln coal line is a big empty void where no railroad goes anymore in Nebraska. NE Nebraska is kinda sparce too. Valentine, NE looks like a metropolis after driving across miles and miles of nuthin, especially at night on US-20 or US-83.

Curious to see where our 82 going on 16 Bob calls home.

IronFeathered & Older Than Dirt

[mudchicken]

Mooks:
I am noticing that I may be in hot water here.

Was pointing out that north of the Alliance- Ravenna-Grand Island-Lincoln coal line is a big empty void where no railroad goes anymore in Nebraska. NE Nebraska is kinda sparce too. Valentine, NE looks like a metropolis after driving across miles and miles of nuthin, especially at night on US-20 or US-83.

Curious to see where our 82 going on 16 Bob calls home.

IronFeathered & Older Than Dirt