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Hm. My grandfather was Engineer of Tests for the CB&Q until he retired in 1959 (I believe), and two of his sons (my uncles) worked for the Burlington, one as a clerk, the other as an engineer. That was on my mother's side; on my father's side, one uncle was a mechanic for the Northern Pacific. So, yeah, I'd go for a railroad commemorative, too. How 'bout a 3/4 shot of the front of an old Baldwin locomotive on the obverse, and a stylized map of the USA showing major routes spiderwebbing across it on the reverse, as a starter for design ideas?
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How 'bout a 3/4 shot of the front of an old Baldwin locomotive on the obverse, and a stylized map of the USA showing major routes spiderwebbing across it on the reverse, as a starter for design ideas? Sounds good to me!  This had me excited!  I have fond childhood memories of riding the Amtrak. It was the best choice when we moved to Minnesota for a while. When going between Minnesota and Chicago, it was easier than driving, and cheaper than air; especially when you consider that it took twice as long to drive to the closest airport (Twin Cities) than it did to fly into Midway or O'Hare!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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And there should be a "star" on the map route where Butch Cassidy or Jesse James "robbed" it !
No, just kidding !.......
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The only train I've ever been lucky enough to ride was the Alaska Railway. I boarded in the center of the state, roughly, and then rode it to Anchorage, Alaska. WOW !....is the only thing I can say ....  ..  ... 5 star dining....wine....scenic beauty.......priceless ! Edited by eaglefoot
08/08/2008 07:56 am
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Quote: with the whole train scenario, it will take some refining... but for a preliminary; You're hired! |
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With a few additions;  |
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With a few additions You're not fired! Keep up the good work and I expect a refined reverse before day's end! |
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OKAY, I am trying, cheeeese deadlines now  lets see what ya think;   Looks like a coin to me! Edited by COINAHOLIC
08/08/2008 11:32 pm
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Why dont you email that coin to the director of the mint. I think that would be a great commemorative!
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have a coin like that in a 3 coin set, reverse proof, regular proof, and maybe a gold coin.
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Now we have Jeffrey in the mix as well! These are looking good! |
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Pretty cool stuff Maynard !.... |
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