Want to get invited into the cab? Bring a wife or girlfriend in attire that was found in "Railroad" magazine shots from the early '70's. We'd be happy to let you sit in the engineer's seat.



SP Fan Wrote:
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> It's not doomed becuase "old farts" miss the glory
> days and many people are obsessed with that
> stupid, frontlit-only site. I can't tell you how
> many times I have been trackside and seen a father
> and son (occasionally a daughter) and the kid is
> just mezmorized. 10-20 years from now, that kid
> will look back on clean GEVOs the way I, as a 28
> year old, look back at tunnel motors and some look
> back on F units, etc. It's just an evolving hobby,
> nothing more.
>
> Also keep in mind that the award winning photo of
> the day/jerks with egos tend to just be the most
> vocal ones. That does not mean there aren't still
> tons of other types of fans out there. The
> Internet has given us tons of information about
> trains we could only dream of 15 years ago. But
> its come at the cost of ego maniacs. Just brush
> 'em off.
>
> One valid point, and even I see it at a relatively
> young age, is the lack of friendliness out there.
> Sure, I still get an occasional wave. But just as
> often, I get a scowl or no reaction at all. THAT
> is the one area I miss from my childhood (nothing
> like being called up to look around the Truckee
> helpers with dad when you are 6 years old).