[8D] Mr. RidewithmeHenry, Thanks for supporting Trains by purchasing the DVD. Though some disagree with the sense, safety, accuracy, intelligence of the video, it is makes sense that the most important aspect of this series produced by the Arts & Entertainment media corporation is to make today’s extreme railroading part of the minds of the general public, especially when approaching the crossbucks of a crossing at grade warning the motoring public of imminent danger.
I am sure you will agree that anyone even asking the first question posed about the information given in the DVD has the potential of becoming a railfan, something that you and I look for every day.
That you feature a “Railfan Experience” certainly interests me, I would enjoy a tour of the Big Apple if possible some day.
It is the occurrence of this series, warmed over as it is, that brought the knowledge of your business to my PC.
My point is that it is so unreal, lacks integrity and honesty and doesn’t portray railroading in positive way as a fan experience nor as a career. The over zealousness of the fan lacks sincerety and one doubts whether he has really had any rail experiences not matter what he claims. It does not do railroading, railfaning, A&E, Kalmbach, or anybody else any favors. I also look at this as being in the news and entertainment business for the better part of 50 years. Anyone with intellegence wouldn’t become a railfan based on this presentation and anyone who would become a railfan based on this would be trouble for the rest of us.
There is real drama, real excitement, real science, real power, real experience moving coal from Green County to Strawberry Ridge Power plant which would be both informative and entertaining to see on DVD. Here I was looking for Mel Blanc to pop out from one of the coal hoppers and do his Bugs Bunny “that’s all folks” close!
As for my Ride With Me Henry" railfan experiences, it is extreme: extremely long days for sure, up as early at 3:30 or 4AM, driving up to 150 miles to ride up to 300 miles on commuter trains, another 8-nt0 150 mile drive home and the pillow maybe 18 or more hours later. Extremely crazy for sure, but we find it fun and relazing, actually seeing and experiencing railroad people and trains as they really work and operate. I do hope some day when you are east, we can meet up and enjoy the day riding for fun.
[8D] Thanks for your reply, I’ll be looking for your cab ride from the loader in Green County to the Strawberry Ridge power generator someday. If you can swing the same ride in the pusher, that would do nicely.
Also, please secure the camera in place to make viewing easier. Don’t forget to wear your head, eye, foot and ear protection, and wear a safety vest. A pair of leather palm work gloves would also help you.