There should be some easy ones on this topic particularly parents, uncles, grandparents, etc. The thing that made me think of this was my grandson's fascination with my Seaboard 6250 NW-2 switcher. I bought this from an older gentleman when I first started buying and selling trains in the 80's. I did not have any NW-2 switchers and wanted this one for my collection really bad. It was in almost perfect shape. There were other trains involved in the sale but he had a keen interest in making sure that this engine was to have a good home. The money we were discussing was not near as important as me promising to him that I would not sell this engine and would take care of it for him. Nearly every time I see that engine on the shelf I can see myself sitting on his fireplace hearth and him in his recliner discussing his trains. He was okay with me selling the rest of the trains but wanted me to keep that engine. It took a couple of trips to his house but I finally bought the trains, and I have never had a thought of selling this one.
Anyone else have a piece of train equipment that instantly makes you think of a person that you got it from?
