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For their 75th anniversary issue, TRAINS has identified 75 railroaders, executives, photographers, and railfans "that made railroading and TRAINS what they are today".
I've met face to face nine of 'em along the way and I'll tally them should anyone care. Anyone else care to chime in?
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I just received the Nov. issue in the mail, today.
I'm glad they included Al Perlman in the list. A couple of others which might be included; Edward Budd and why not Walt Disney, for his life-long interest and promotion of trains.
Richard
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As a corollary to this topic, of the "75 Places" listed within the issue, a quick count (and honor system) shows I've seen about 50 of such.
Posts: 9977 | From: Clarendon Hills, IL USA (BNSF Chicago Sub MP 18.71) | Registered: Apr 2002
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I was in the low 50's on the '75 places' to see......though I'm not sure if the trestle near Essex, MT counts. I haven't really 'seen' it but I've ridden across it on the Empire Builder 4-5 times now.
I was surprised to have a working knowledge (although no firsthand meetings) with all but two or three of the 75 people.....
There is something to be said for being a Trains subscriber since 1972.
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