June - 2019

Can't get no respect. Focus on the bottom line.

This is an opinion. The opinion expressed is mine alone, and not that of any group or organization which may otherwise be linked on this...

Steam locomotives - living, breathing

The simplicity of the steam locomotive is important, and the artistic beauty and esthetic of steam can't be easily dismissed. To those...

Steam and esthetics

Last time, I blogged about the simplicity of the steam locomotive. Skipping a week to honor those who died in service to our country, I...

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ABOUT ME

I have written about railroads for 10+ years, and I am an avid train watcher and amateur railroad historian. I was born in Chicago in the late 40s and grew up a stone's throw from the main line of the old CB&Q, route of famous trains like the California Zephyr, Empire Builder, and North Coast Limited. I am also an author and have published a series of novels involving a train-watching detective.