Todd DeFeo

What is it about railfanning?

March 25, 2003 Todd DeFeo

It starts with the ringing of at a grade crossing. Then, there’s sound of a whistle blowing in the distance. It’s coming closer. Long, long, short, long – indicating the train is approaching a grade crossing.

Clarksville, Tenn., Railroad Strikes After Money Tightens

January 15, 2003 Todd DeFeo

When the money ran out on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, employees refused to work and a nearly two-week strike began on Feb. 6, 1868.

Night Moves

August 31, 2002 Todd DeFeo

It’s probably fair to say that I’m a bit of a night owl. And that’s probably a good thing on this trip.

Just Another Whistle Stop

August 31, 2002 Todd DeFeo

I sit in the lounge car, drinking a beer, watching towns fly by like a blur, as if they don’t exist.

This train is bound for Glory … and Washington, D.C.

August 22, 2002 Todd DeFeo

For train fans, the only thing better than watching trains is riding them. And that’s what I’m about to do.