In the 1960s, John Springer's father worked as a tower operator on the New York Central. As "Young Springer," John was befriended by the crews and allowed to ride the trains and experience railroading first-hand.

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Edd Fuller, Editor
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As a teenager, I rode the New York Central from New York, NY to Ithica, NY. It followed the classic Hudson River route. My brother and I ate lunch in the diner and I still remember the silver and chinaware.

Ted Miles railfan