Steamer!

Sitting in a conference call yesterday, I heard it. A five tone steam whistle! My ears instantly perked up and I glanced at the clock. 12:10PM. Time for lunch. Since the call was over, I ran outside and looked up and down the railroad tracks. No train. Hmmm...........did I miss it? At that moment, the whistle blew again, and it was coming from the direction of the East Coshocton spur. Quickly, I ran and got in my car and sped off to see if it was too late or if I coul get a good look at a steamer. Crossing the East Coshocton spur very carefully, I looked down the tracks and saw my target. I drove down the alley alongside the tracks and snapped a couple of photos. I really can describe what it's like to be standing about 10 feet from a steam engine as it is huffing and puffing it's way down the track, blowing the whistle with the bell going ding-ding-ding-ding-ding......it's just enough to bring this huge grin to my face. I wish that I could have a job where I flew an airplane to different locations where I would drive a steam train. That's what I need to do.....until then, I'll just look at the pictures and remember the sights and sounds.