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Steel wheels on steel rails. As green as it gets!

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

September 25, 2012 10:42 PM

There is just something about trains. Just the notion of these hulking steel behemoths being set into motion can stir even the most passive onlooker.

Railroads are energy-efficient and cost-effective. In today’s lingo, they are the most “green” of all land transportation systems.

And oddly enough, the technology that was literally “set into motion” in the 19^th century was nearly lost to factors of convenience rather than conservation.

Modern locomotives use the same kinds of fuel technology that we see every day in the automotive industry. They pollute less and deliver more!

Cities that are served by railroads have always been more prosperous and offer higher standards of living.

And not only that, they are just fun to watch!

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Trains and planes I find them both very interesting.

Sep 25, 2012 10:47 PM

Winston Heverly

Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA

GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

In the Midwest traveling around, as a kid we used to count the cars. Some of the times there were 200 or more.

Sep 25, 2012 10:48 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Richard,

We rode the trains this summer from Berlin to Munich and onto Vienna and traveling couldn't have been easier or more comfortable!

Sep 25, 2012 10:53 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Monday night when Donald and I were watching "Revolution" I asked... but wouldn't steam engines still work. We both decided yes. Timeless and beautiful.

Larry O'Sullivan

Sandy, UT

Richard - Magnificent era ~ major progress. Your writing brought back to me these lines from an Australian bush poem:

The flaunting flag of progress.

Is in the West unfurled,

The mighty bush with iron rails.

Is tethered to the world. (Henry Lawson ...)

Sep 25, 2012 11:02 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Richard. Trains are just plain fun to watch for sure. A joyous and fun post. Enjoy the day Richard.

Sep 26, 2012 12:52 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

We live in a place where we get to see freight trains on a regular basis. They are fun to watch.

Sep 26, 2012 03:30 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hi Richard,

I think taking a train would be a great way to cross the country. I think I will add it to my bucket list!

Sep 26, 2012 07:14 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I was in Chicago last week. Took the train from Great Lakes..maybe not teh same but it did have raiols!

Sep 26, 2012 07:20 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We often forget the easiest ways to be green. I have always enjoyed watching a long train,

Sep 26, 2012 08:29 AM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Richard, funny thing is, every time I see a train I think of you!

Sep 26, 2012 09:47 AM

Steel wheels on steel rails. As green as it gets!

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