Just wondering if anyone put any thought into retiring near any active train lines, former lines/current rail trails, railroad museums, historical societies, hobby shops or even libraries?
I live near our town library, only 1/2 mile walk.
The Selkirk yards are near by, maybe a five or ten minute drive.
Depending on the weather, I can hear the horns, and even the rumble of the locomotives.
There are a number of hobby shops within a 30-45 minute drive. Unfortunately, about the only item I purchase at a hobby shop is glue. Still, it's fun to look around.
Regarding trains: There used to be a lightly used spur that crossed over the main drag through town (bridge). The engineers would always wave to any kids that were around as they passed over. Right at the intersection between the road and rails there was a shop that sold coffee and various other light things to eat. The train would often stop so the crew could get something to eat / drink.
The spur fell into disuse a number of years ago, and was finally converted into a rail trail. It's fairly popular.
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