Another Era? Not Entirely!

Kathy - Trains always seemed present in my young years.  I live a little further from them now.  But when I'm down in Old Sacramento, and see this particular locomotive, I always think of my dad immediately!

Kristin - A private berth was a luxury we didn't have.  One of my earliest memories is when I was about 2.  My mother, sister and I went to Kansas on the train.  My bed was two suitcases on the floor between two of the couch seats that were facing each other.  The trip was 3 days and 2 nights:-)

Bruce - The roof of the old depot is heavy shake.

William - We have dinner trains over in Napa Wine Country.  They provide pleasant experiences.

Erv - I wish America would rekindle a love affair with trains.  Considering what a nightmare that flying has become, it seems like train travel would be very attractive.

Emily - We still have the freight trains rolling through an area of our city.  I live a distance from the rails, but occassionally on a warm night when the windows are open, I can hear a whistle, as they move through town.

Jennifer - If you are interested in trains, and ever come to Sacramento, be certain to visit our California State Railroad Museum.  It is an amazing place.  It is located in Old Sacramento, and helps make for a great visit.

Steve - Your new Black & White Photos group inspired me to try something a little different!  Thank you for the feature!

DeeDee - When kids from out of town visit me in Sacramento, I like taking them down to the museum if they like trains.

Alexandra - I'm almost certain that is the same ole locomotive that pulled a few trains I rode on as a kid.  But don't know for certain!

William - I think sepia, or black and white photography works so well in certain instances.  I wanted to try it here!

Tony and Darcy - I wish rail travel would modernize and improve in this country.  We need an alternative to simply flying around everywhere.  In the past few days, a family member was trying to fly into Sacramento from Albany, New York.  The flight out of Chicago was delayed 2 hours, then 4 hours, then 6 hours, and then ultimately just cancelled. and it meant an overnight layover.  Important medications where in the checked luggage because getting them through security in carryon luggage seemed a hassle.  It was a nearly impossible to retrieve the luggage that night, to get to the medications.  It simply isn't as relaxing or as fun to fly anymore.  Trains weren't/aren't perfect, but they are an alternative!  I also think they are important in a global economy, where our infrastructure can provide as important a competitive edge as other factors.

Rene' - I think trains are etched into the DNA of a lot of folks who have shuffled around this planet long enough.  I remember those sounds you talk of.  Even in my own community, where the tracks are a couple miles away, on a foggy night, I can sometimes hear the trains as they roll through!  Wonderful stuff!

Paul - The railroads seemed to be the catalyst that brought a lot of my family members off the farms.  It seems that in the 1940s, if they weren't farming, they were working for one RR company or another.

Mitchell - When I visited New York City a couple years ago, I was amazed at the train system in the area.  Also, Europe has an amazing system.