More of an observation: this past weekend I once and for all found out where a now gone south jersey rail line went, and got to figure out where it now ends and where it originally began. I had an idea, but finally walking the line and seeing what it does now, just a short industrial-spur track, satisfied 30 or so years of curiosity. I guess these things just take time. I am 38 so I was quite young when I got interested. It was worth knowing, and my friend who was with me got a taste of what being a railfan is all about, though she enjoyed doing it with me.