I am what is called a
"FOAMER", that is a railfan who gets so excited when a train is approaching that he foams at the mouth. I have chased trains, Photographed trains, and in general been a lover of all the action that comes with hangung around the railroads.
I especially enjoy the Western rail action, after living in the SoCal high desert for many years. There are a number of locations where you can see the rails stretching out for 20 or 25 miles, with trains spaced every couple of miles on the Santa Fe Raileoads Trans-Con line. I earned my title of Mayor by teaching a college class at Cal-State Called
"Exploring Cajon Pass" the majority of which focused on the 'funnel' of major rail lines entering and leaving the
L A Basin headed east.
Here are a few memories of mine
Cajon Tunnels..No Longer there after construction of new tracks
Cajon Pass in the winter. One of my favorite photos
The Kentucky Derby Special train comes down the MONON Line in Bedford Indiana with a load of CSX execs and their guests. One of the few RR lines still running down a main street with the car traffic.
Ask me about trains, and you are apt to get more than you wished !!!