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7. Growing up, we were the third house from the tracks, maybe 100-150 yards or so. The sounds of

Fri Mar 11, 2022, 11:20 PM

Mar 2022

an approaching train, the click-clack as it passes, both were peaceful sounds. Of course I never knew any better.

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this is why i am a train fan. whistle off in the distance and heading at full speed . [View all] AllaN01Bear Mar 2022 OP

Good one! Vogon_Glory Mar 2022 #1

Virtual Railfan ItsjustMe Mar 2022 #3

We have tracks across the road MuseRider Mar 2022 #4

Have you heard the song Cracklin Charlie Mar 2022 #5

I love trains, both for watching and traveling. Totally Tunsie Mar 2022 #6

Me too! Big Boy in Tucson! Ptah Mar 2022 #8

Lived close to a train track for 20 years. Loved the sound. Hoyt Mar 2022 #9

quiet zones AllaN01Bear Mar 2022 #10