Label: The essence of time and place

Among my trove of railroad related literature is an edition of the GM&O Historical Society News which has a cover photo of two boys. The photo was taken, of course, back in the heyday of American railroading. The reason I like the picture is that the two boys appear to be about the same ages as myself and by younger brother. And they are pursuing that great American past-time, watching trains. The train is traveling through or by the edge of town. Big red and maroon engines, heavy freight in tow. “What a great shot.”, I say to myself every time I see this picture. Two boys, bigger and littler just watching trains. Americana at its best. Actually, my younger brother was more interested in cars. Understandable. And no railway was located near the house. But still, that picture reminds me of me and my brother when we were younger. Til next time, a nostalgic omscaler