Fullerton Railroad Days was a celebration of the machine
Displays and exhibitions were part of an event to showcase the rail cars
By: Ericka Santos
Issue date: 5/7/08 Section: News
Transformed through the decades in its speed, design and destinations, this cross-country traveler has blazed a trail not yet forgotten. Its metal highways extend across the nation and its historical importance remains respected.
In celebration of Fullerton's heritage with this massive voyager, the Fullerton Public Library hosted a two-day event in preparation for the city's 10th annual "Railroad Days."
Organized by the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association, Railroad Days geared up for a weekend of entertainment.
It showcased railway memorabilia, model trail layouts and vintage rail cars.
It began on May 3.
The pre-celebration held at the Fullerton Library marked its second year hosting Railroad Day-related events.
Guests were invited to movie nights at the library's Osborne Auditorium along with food, refreshments and the chance to speak with local railway experts from Knott's Berry Farm and the FRPA.
"When someone in the family is in [the railroad industry,] that interest just gets passed down from generation to generation," Josie Quinn, a Cal State Fullerton alumna, said. "Almost like it's in the blood."
Quinn shares family ties to this historic form of transportation. Quinn's father worked in the yards of the Great Northern Railroad.
A fond memory during one of her many train rides had enticed her to attend the Thursday night event.
"I remember riding the train at Knott's Berry Farm when I was 2-and-a-half years old and I've never forgotten it," Quinn said.
Tom Unfried, shift leader for the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad at Knott's Berry Farm, hosted Thursday's presentation.
His blue jean overalls, green flannel shirt and dusty black boots were part of his conductor personality. Unfried's demeanor was nothing less than engaging as he answered questions and shared his knowledge of Knott's Berry Farm's railway history.
The best equipment from the circa 1880 Denver and Rio Grande railroad is reassembled in the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad.
In celebration of Fullerton's heritage with this massive voyager, the Fullerton Public Library hosted a two-day event in preparation for the city's 10th annual "Railroad Days."
Organized by the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association, Railroad Days geared up for a weekend of entertainment.
It showcased railway memorabilia, model trail layouts and vintage rail cars.
It began on May 3.
The pre-celebration held at the Fullerton Library marked its second year hosting Railroad Day-related events.
Guests were invited to movie nights at the library's Osborne Auditorium along with food, refreshments and the chance to speak with local railway experts from Knott's Berry Farm and the FRPA.
"When someone in the family is in [the railroad industry,] that interest just gets passed down from generation to generation," Josie Quinn, a Cal State Fullerton alumna, said. "Almost like it's in the blood."
Quinn shares family ties to this historic form of transportation. Quinn's father worked in the yards of the Great Northern Railroad.
A fond memory during one of her many train rides had enticed her to attend the Thursday night event.
"I remember riding the train at Knott's Berry Farm when I was 2-and-a-half years old and I've never forgotten it," Quinn said.
Tom Unfried, shift leader for the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad at Knott's Berry Farm, hosted Thursday's presentation.
His blue jean overalls, green flannel shirt and dusty black boots were part of his conductor personality. Unfried's demeanor was nothing less than engaging as he answered questions and shared his knowledge of Knott's Berry Farm's railway history.
The best equipment from the circa 1880 Denver and Rio Grande railroad is reassembled in the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad.
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Ken Ruben
posted 5/11/08 @ 3:23 AM PST
hi:
I am one of the members of the "unofficial" monthly Train Travel Meetup Group and so far, have as far as I can remember, not missed a meeting.
Our group has a number of "experts" with rail and transit knowledge and is led by our "leader", Steve Grande of Trainweb. (Continued…)
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