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Author: OldPolBurner

Date: 10-16-2008 - 22:25

You are way too kind.

Other than visiting Modesto a few times (and always on the lookout for RR stuff), I really don't know that much about railroad operations in the San Joaquin Valley - just that they are fascinating to observe. Sorry if I gave that impression.

Most of my time riding 70 tonners was in Sacramento - Lots of shifting cars between the rice mills and lots of street running. That was way too long ago (I was a tweenager); but the fond memories of those rides, and the man who arranged them, are still very nice. Between my grandfather, who was an officer of the company working all of the WP, SN, TS, etc; railroading has been in out families blood since 1929.

I do believe those loco rides, the times in the tower bridge control house, and other places my grandfather took me on the job, did much to cause my fascination with railroading. I would truly like to hear other stories as to how All-Y'all became interested. Such stories can be fascinating, and very explanatory to those who don't understand a man's fascination with any particular machinery.

Please - Share with us!

OPB

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OldPolBurner Wrote:
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> You are  way too kind.
> 
> Other than visiting Modesto a few times (and
> always on the lookout for RR stuff), I really
> don't know that much about railroad operations in
> the San Joaquin Valley - just that they are
> fascinating to observe.    Sorry if I gave that
> impression.
> 
> Most of my time riding 70 tonners was in
> Sacramento - Lots of shifting cars between the
> rice mills and lots of street running.  That was
> way too long ago (I was a tweenager);  but the
> fond memories of those rides, and the man who
> arranged them, are still very nice.  Between my
> grandfather, who was an officer of the company
> working all of the WP, SN, TS, etc; railroading
> has been in out families blood since 1929.
> 
> I do believe those loco rides, the times in the
> tower bridge control house, and other places my
> grandfather took me on the job,  did much to cause
> my fascination with railroading.   I would truly
> like to hear other stories as to how All-Y'all
> became interested.   Such stories can be
> fascinating, and very explanatory to those who
> don't understand a man's fascination with any
> particular machinery.
> 
> Please -  Share with us!
> 
> OPB

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