Comments on: The light at the end of the tunnel is indeed a train coming.

By: Melaine

Melaine — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:32:50 +0000

What a wonderful and insightful story. I, too, live with train enthusiasts big and little. There’s just something about trains – the magic, the wonder, the romanticism, the journey that is life – that I love. There are miles of wooden and lego tracks winding their way around the floor of our family room. There’s an O gauge layout being constructed along the ceiling of our entertainment room. We chase freight and passenger trains up and down the Hudson on our waverunners, trying to get them to honk their horns at us. And of course we occaisionally ride them into the city for a family outing. It sounds like your family has greatly benefitted from the tradition begun by your grandfather. How wonderful that you are keeping his spirit alive in such a meaningful way!

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:35:15 +0000

I will never forget the spring break I spent with Uncle Vic and Aunt Ruth. He had just received the caboose by mail order and I got to help paint it bright red. I was probably 7, but I remember it vividly. I loved riding the train. I never understood why it was never set up for Christmas…train…Christmas…oh, maybe it was a bit cold to be putting the track together, eh? Thanks for the memories…Kathryn would love to ride the train next time it’s up!!

By: Tom Kramer

Tom Kramer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:52:31 +0000

You said it, Bob, the neighbors will be watching and waiting till next year. Thanks for sharing the recollections, David, and our grandchildren thank you for sharing your treasure. For me, watching the train from our yard down the way and hearing that whistle was pure magic!!!!!!!

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:16:38 +0000

Very well put David. It was great to see everyone enjoy it so much. I am happy to be a part of the tradition now. Even if it is the ” Gandy Dancer Division” I think we have a new 4th tradition. The neighbors and their grandkids will probably be watching & waiting.

By: the Captain

the Captain — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:22:26 +0000

After several readings, I’m sensing much of what you describe. What power your words have to share so much with others. To be a published writer, a “not-ignored” critic? This writing should be!

Thank you for all you give. Am grateful for all so many give that we can all enjoy and feel and experience. Next time I’m driving too!!

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:29:01 +0000

This is wonderful. I am just happy I could be part of the celabration.

By: Aunt Carolyn

Aunt Carolyn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:14:04 +0000

Thanks David for the memories. There are so many other little details associated with the train. The life with the train was wonderful, different and special. In 2009 having someone remember it and express those memories is great. Thank you for doing it. This will be kept for me to revisit many times. Next time the train is set up I do so want to be a witness to it.

By: Grandpa

Grandpa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:36:07 +0000

Yes, somethings never seem to change and are ageless….like a train built by my Dad. I know he was watching with great joy and love for us all. Thanks for capturing all of the special feelings associated with “the train”

By: douglas

douglas — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:41:02 +0000

Yes and yes. I didn’t get back on the train as I’m still “too busy” with the little ones to dare tip it over in the far turn, but ah, those sounds. Yes, THAT sound, too.