Richie C
Thanks for sharing this great article. I have a grandson with special needs and at our last trip to the Strasburg (PA) RR he was fascinated by the size and bluster of the steam engines. Like the boy in the article he normally avoids loud noises, but could not get close enough to the big machine and all of its sounds. I have taken two generations of my own children, nephews and nieces, cousins, and grand children of all ages trackside for years. The all still have an interest in some aspect of railroading in varying degrees; some quite serious. The point is we have a lot to share with the generations that follow us. And what a joy it is!
Earl