cranberrydavid
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I’ve been searching this site several days now. This is a VERY cool place! That map download is amazing. Thanks Widerstand.
About me. During the 80’s I worked in the Alaska fish canneries in the summers. I’d make enough to live and travel the rest of the year, mostly based out of Seattle and mostly riding the old BN. I got as far south as Sacramento a couple times on the UP down the back side through K Falls. BN was really friendly back then.
In the 90’s I put down roots on the old family farm where I could be my own boss. It’s worked out pretty well, except it keeps me busy during the warm months. Now I do most of my traveling in the winter when you’d freeze your ass off on a train.
Still I need to get back into it. I can’t see a freight without checking it for good rides. I’m going to be lurking here for a couple months to get current again, especially about yard security which has changed a lot. Also how to catch a safe ride on the newer style rolling stock.
Maybe come springtime I’ll see some of you folks out on the road. Stay warm!
About me. During the 80’s I worked in the Alaska fish canneries in the summers. I’d make enough to live and travel the rest of the year, mostly based out of Seattle and mostly riding the old BN. I got as far south as Sacramento a couple times on the UP down the back side through K Falls. BN was really friendly back then.
In the 90’s I put down roots on the old family farm where I could be my own boss. It’s worked out pretty well, except it keeps me busy during the warm months. Now I do most of my traveling in the winter when you’d freeze your ass off on a train.
Still I need to get back into it. I can’t see a freight without checking it for good rides. I’m going to be lurking here for a couple months to get current again, especially about yard security which has changed a lot. Also how to catch a safe ride on the newer style rolling stock.
Maybe come springtime I’ll see some of you folks out on the road. Stay warm!
