Trains

I had a chance for the first time in several weeks to go out and photograph my favorite railroad, the Caldwell County Railroad. To me, photographing trains is kind of relaxing, usually giving me a chance to enjoy a nice drive while listening to music with the occasional stop to watch or photograph a train going by. In a way its much like any other hobby out there, though most people find it unusual since it revolves around trains and not killing animals or watching athletic men (or women). Ever stop and think how morbid it is to stalk a deer and finally kill it? If somebody does that to a human its a felony. What about watching men stand around for half an hour deciding the perfect way to hit a small ball? What about collecting stamps? Where is the climax in that, you get the perfect stamp, put it in your book, then look at it! Thats more unusual to me than watching something with a couple thousand horse power (maybe 10,000-20,000 horsepower on a class 1 railroad) roll by.