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Posted by adrianspeeder on Saturday, August 30, 2003 2:06 PM
I'm 17, and am I allowed to like trains and as gentlegiant puts it "watch race cars mindlessly go in circles for 500 miles?" I think it is a good mix.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 30, 2003 6:53 AM
not a teenager but wanted to comment on the fact You don't know any railfans...Remember..WE ARE A SPECIAL BREED. Not like all the automobile fans and such. We dare to be different and WE appreciate the finer things in life. And remember, when someone looks at You like you are insane because You like trains, ask them..."how is it different from straining ones neck at an air show?..or watching race cars mindlessly go in circles for 500 miles?" I rest my case.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 30, 2003 6:53 AM
not a teenager but wanted to comment on the fact You don't know any railfans...Remember..WE ARE A SPECIAL BREED. Not like all the automobile fans and such. We dare to be different and WE appreciate the finer things in life. And remember, when someone looks at You like you are insane because You like trains, ask them..."how is it different from straining ones neck at an air show?..or watching race cars mindlessly go in circles for 500 miles?" I rest my case.
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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, August 30, 2003 2:53 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan400

I've been a railfan since I don't even know when. I'm 16 know, and I've gotten alot into B&W photography. I just visited the Nevada Northern earlier this month and took around three rolls. I highly reccomend the trip, the line to Ruth runs right by the highway and through town, so its like one continuous photo runby.

its very easy to do just point and shoot.I wish I had started earlier.I used three rolls of film in deshler ohio.just keep extra batteries handy.
stay safe
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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, August 30, 2003 2:53 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan400

I've been a railfan since I don't even know when. I'm 16 know, and I've gotten alot into B&W photography. I just visited the Nevada Northern earlier this month and took around three rolls. I highly reccomend the trip, the line to Ruth runs right by the highway and through town, so its like one continuous photo runby.

its very easy to do just point and shoot.I wish I had started earlier.I used three rolls of film in deshler ohio.just keep extra batteries handy.
stay safe
joe

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 30, 2003 12:13 AM
I would never think there are so many teens on this forum... any girls?
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 30, 2003 12:13 AM
I would never think there are so many teens on this forum... any girls?
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 29, 2003 11:17 PM
I've been a railfan since I don't even know when. I'm 16 know, and I've gotten alot into B&W photography. I just visited the Nevada Northern earlier this month and took around three rolls. I highly reccomend the trip, the line to Ruth runs right by the highway and through town, so its like one continuous photo runby.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 29, 2003 11:17 PM
I've been a railfan since I don't even know when. I'm 16 know, and I've gotten alot into B&W photography. I just visited the Nevada Northern earlier this month and took around three rolls. I highly reccomend the trip, the line to Ruth runs right by the highway and through town, so its like one continuous photo runby.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 29, 2003 6:45 PM
I'm 17 and a railfan, and have been a railfan as far back as I can remember. I think by now my blood is equal parts creosote, bunker C, and valve oil.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 29, 2003 6:45 PM
I'm 17 and a railfan, and have been a railfan as far back as I can remember. I think by now my blood is equal parts creosote, bunker C, and valve oil.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 29, 2003 11:51 AM
I am 17 and have been a railfan since about 11. My dad had his boat at a boatyard right by the CSX line to Miami, Fla.The only thing I had to d when he was there working was watch the trains, and it stuck with me.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 29, 2003 11:51 AM
I am 17 and have been a railfan since about 11. My dad had his boat at a boatyard right by the CSX line to Miami, Fla.The only thing I had to d when he was there working was watch the trains, and it stuck with me.
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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, August 29, 2003 7:36 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz1

I've been one for 23 years!

What? Teenager?

Mook[;)]

C'mon sis you know we are 18 and change your coin purse is a bit bigger though[:D]
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Joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, August 29, 2003 7:36 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz1

I've been one for 23 years!

What? Teenager?

Mook[;)]

C'mon sis you know we are 18 and change your coin purse is a bit bigger though[:D]
stay safe
Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, August 29, 2003 6:07 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz1

I've been one for 23 years!

What? Teenager?

Mook[;)]

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, August 29, 2003 6:07 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by zardoz1

I've been one for 23 years!

What? Teenager?

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 28, 2003 5:42 PM
I've been once since the dawn of time.. or since i was born, rather. I've always admired Trains, and ever since i was 3 i knew one day i would work with them.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 28, 2003 5:42 PM
I've been once since the dawn of time.. or since i was born, rather. I've always admired Trains, and ever since i was 3 i knew one day i would work with them.
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Posted by eolafan on Thursday, August 28, 2003 5:02 PM
Thanks Alaskaman, I was beginning to think only younger guys and gals could be railfans. Glad I was wrong!
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Posted by eolafan on Thursday, August 28, 2003 5:02 PM
Thanks Alaskaman, I was beginning to think only younger guys and gals could be railfans. Glad I was wrong!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 28, 2003 4:10 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by eolafan

Does being 53 but still thinking like a 18 year old count?


Hate to dissapoint you.... But anyone any age is welcome.[:)][:)][^]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 28, 2003 4:10 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by eolafan

Does being 53 but still thinking like a 18 year old count?


Hate to dissapoint you.... But anyone any age is welcome.[:)][:)][^]
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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:53 PM
I'm Currently 12 but will be 13 on October 10.

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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, August 28, 2003 12:53 PM
I'm Currently 12 but will be 13 on October 10.

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Posted by eolafan on Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:29 AM
Does being 53 but still thinking like a 18 year old count?
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Posted by eolafan on Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:29 AM
Does being 53 but still thinking like a 18 year old count?
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Posted by zardoz on Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:27 AM
I've been one for 23 years!





Just kidding. But I have been one since I was about 6 yrs old. My first photos were of trains. Of course, this was many years ago......
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Posted by zardoz on Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:27 AM
I've been one for 23 years!





Just kidding. But I have been one since I was about 6 yrs old. My first photos were of trains. Of course, this was many years ago......
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:44 PM
Hi there. I'm 16. I have been a railfan for as long as i can remember. I'm planning for a career with the Alaska Railroad.
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