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When Trains Ruled

Train coming down my way, hearing its whistle gives my heart a thrill. Such a long load this train is pulling, going to places far away and beyond. Thinking of better days when trains ruled travel, bringing this grand country together for us all to see. wrote 1-21-09 saw this train at Jim Baker Reservoir in Denver Co I filmed it then wrote this poem this morning.

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Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 4/8/2011 4:33:00 AM

Enjoy your poems James. They put the reader at ease and invoke peaceful memories. When I was a kid we had a train that went by the school yard every day belching and chugging thick black smoke. Thought it was pretty cool to check out back then

Judy Konos

Date: 4/2/2011 7:28:00 PM

This is very nice have many N Guage Trains from days gone by...and when people ask me what I do I reply, I'm a ferroequinologist....Thanks again for the post...

Deneen White

Date: 11/19/2009 4:24:00 PM

hi my friend how are you, i hope this finds you well, I used to love riding on the train, and i used to sit and watch then and just wonder where they were going, great write, take care D-nyce

Deneen White

Date: 3/29/2009 6:10:00 PM

I remember taking the train when I lived in NY this brings back rustic memories, Hi James the last time I read you I know that you were going through some things, I hope that this finds you well, take care D-nyce

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 1/22/2009 7:42:00 AM

I love love love the romance of the train, I cannot wait to ride the rails again one day...love, Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 1/21/2009 11:48:00 PM

Still a great way to travel James I remember the smoke and grime so well.Rgds Brian

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/21/2009 8:05:00 PM

This is lovely and a great reminder of what trains did for this country. Beautiful write. Love, Robin

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/21/2009 4:51:00 PM

There is something about a train whistle, that pulls one's imagination! Nicely written, James. ~ Carrie