Railfanning has emerged as a popular hobby around the world. It is great to see fans young and old sharing experiences as trains go by. Many railfans attend railfests and join historical societies and model railroad clubs, as well.
Railroads often bring special equipment to their rail facilities to celebrate their communities and achievements. At these events, we are all safely able to enjoy the essence of the railroad and the role it plays in the communities it helped build. Many of these events give young and old the change to safely get up close to the rail equipment they love and even get behind the controls of a locomotive simulator. Locomotive simulators teach hands on knowledge, teach rail safety, and spark the imagination of many future engineers.
Many railfans share the Operation Lifesaver and Play It Safe safety awareness programs with their friends. These programs remind us not to trespass while watching trains and taking photographs. Operation Lifesaver and Play It Safe maintain highly visible campaigns at the many events we all attend.
Many railroaders of today love to take their time off to enjoy railroading. This sends a positive message for the industry.
Many railroaders of yesterday love to share their experiences of railroads past and present. Their words and stories engage us all.
In the enthusiasm of our youth about trains, I see future engineers, IT developers, transit architects and CEOs to name a few.
Railfanning is educational and fun. I am grateful that railroads bring so many of us together.
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