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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5:33 PM
How do you feal about young railfans[?][?][?]
I'm 13 and I'm a railfan and enjoy the hobby very much.[8D][8D][8D]
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Young Railfans
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5:33 PM
How do you feal about young railfans[?][?][?]
I'm 13 and I'm a railfan and enjoy the hobby very much.[8D][8D][8D]
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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5:41 PM
Matts 2 and likes trains very much.Just stay safe
joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 5:41 PM
Matts 2 and likes trains very much.Just stay safe
joe

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Posted by zardoz on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:58 PM
Bryan-
Fans of all ages are welcome. We do not discriminate for any reason (except in one case--a person who shall remain nameless was a complete psycho-nut and was barred).

May I suggest checking out the threads regarding tresspassing and safety. Many people have great ideas on how to stay safe while having fun. And eventually you'll become an old railfan, with stories to tell about the "good old days" of SD70's and C44-9's and so on.

But always stay safe. The physics (speed, weight, size, danger) of railroading are different from anything else you've experienced before.
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Posted by zardoz on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:58 PM
Bryan-
Fans of all ages are welcome. We do not discriminate for any reason (except in one case--a person who shall remain nameless was a complete psycho-nut and was barred).

May I suggest checking out the threads regarding tresspassing and safety. Many people have great ideas on how to stay safe while having fun. And eventually you'll become an old railfan, with stories to tell about the "good old days" of SD70's and C44-9's and so on.

But always stay safe. The physics (speed, weight, size, danger) of railroading are different from anything else you've experienced before.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 11:23 PM
I was into trains when i was 13 and im just as crazy about then now that im a grandpa to be.Enjoy the hobby,just remember Jims advice on safety and tresspassing.Don
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 11:23 PM
I was into trains when i was 13 and im just as crazy about then now that im a grandpa to be.Enjoy the hobby,just remember Jims advice on safety and tresspassing.Don
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:06 AM
I'm 16, and i've been here for a month. Just want to say thanks to all the nice people who helped me out.[^][^]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:06 AM
I'm 16, and i've been here for a month. Just want to say thanks to all the nice people who helped me out.[^][^]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by bryan9664

How do you feal about young railfans[?][?][?]
I'm 13 and I'm a railfan and enjoy the hobby very much.[8D][8D][8D]


I think they are just fine. [;)] If it wasn''t for young railfans, there wouldn't be older railfans. Many of our young railfans have as much common sense as some of the older ones. And some of the older ones could borrow a little common sense from some of the younger ones.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by bryan9664

How do you feal about young railfans[?][?][?]
I'm 13 and I'm a railfan and enjoy the hobby very much.[8D][8D][8D]


I think they are just fine. [;)] If it wasn''t for young railfans, there wouldn't be older railfans. Many of our young railfans have as much common sense as some of the older ones. And some of the older ones could borrow a little common sense from some of the younger ones.
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Posted by kschmidt on Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:28 PM
Greetings,

I must say it is nice to see young railfans trackside. It is great to see the hobby continuing. I also agree that sometimes some of the older ones could borrow a little of the younger ones. Just remember to stay safe. Being in law enforcement I would hate to have to respond an accident involving a person and a train especially a young person.

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Posted by kschmidt on Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:28 PM
Greetings,

I must say it is nice to see young railfans trackside. It is great to see the hobby continuing. I also agree that sometimes some of the older ones could borrow a little of the younger ones. Just remember to stay safe. Being in law enforcement I would hate to have to respond an accident involving a person and a train especially a young person.

Keith
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:53 PM
Hey,

I'm 15! I like planes and trains. Right now, I'm more into trains. :)

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:53 PM
Hey,

I'm 15! I like planes and trains. Right now, I'm more into trains. :)

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:12 PM
We had this same topic earlier- "Teenage Railfans"- a lot of stuff going on there.
I can't find the link, just do the search.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:12 PM
We had this same topic earlier- "Teenage Railfans"- a lot of stuff going on there.
I can't find the link, just do the search.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:36 PM
oh....I'm gonna find it
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:36 PM
oh....I'm gonna find it
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:44 PM
I am 18, but have loved trains, planes, and automobiles since about 2. It is an awesome hobby and I really enjoy going to the tracks and see trains fly! It is one of many awesome hobbies and will always be something I do for as long as I live! Enjoy it! UPRR-MDC
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:44 PM
I am 18, but have loved trains, planes, and automobiles since about 2. It is an awesome hobby and I really enjoy going to the tracks and see trains fly! It is one of many awesome hobbies and will always be something I do for as long as I live! Enjoy it! UPRR-MDC
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:55 PM
I'm 17 right now and have been a railfan for all my life and certainly don't have any intention of slowing down. It's really great to see other people my age out here who are as interested in trains as I am. My peers all think I'm nuts being a railfan. ICEtrain, welcome to the forums! It's really great to see another young Canadian here. I'm from Saskatchewan and haven't been out to your neck of the woods yet. Feel free to e-mail me.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 6:55 PM
I'm 17 right now and have been a railfan for all my life and certainly don't have any intention of slowing down. It's really great to see other people my age out here who are as interested in trains as I am. My peers all think I'm nuts being a railfan. ICEtrain, welcome to the forums! It's really great to see another young Canadian here. I'm from Saskatchewan and haven't been out to your neck of the woods yet. Feel free to e-mail me.
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Posted by Train Guy 3 on Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:10 PM
I'm 15..... i can't remember not like trains.

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Posted by Train Guy 3 on Thursday, September 25, 2003 7:10 PM
I'm 15..... i can't remember not like trains.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:00 PM
anyone here use msn messenger?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:00 PM
anyone here use msn messenger?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:54 PM
Right on, Sask_Tinplater! Drop me a line if you're ever on the UP Milwaukee Sub.

Oh, and, play it safe, kids.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 25, 2003 11:54 PM
Right on, Sask_Tinplater! Drop me a line if you're ever on the UP Milwaukee Sub.

Oh, and, play it safe, kids.

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