Where Passenger Trains Once traveled: 2006

It is sad to see such a great way to travel disappear. I love riding trains; the last one I rode was the old Southerner line in New Zealand - it is gone now.

Great image..I always travel by rail whenever I can, although the number of routes and trains traveling on them shrinks every year in the US.
One good coming from the efforts of the past is a movement to convert old train tracks and rail beds-including one near us- into a 'railtrails' for joggers, hikers and bikers.

I know of an area in Australia where they converted an old rail line to a walking/biking trail of about 40km or so in length. It is a great place to walk and relax.

Thanks for your kind comments. You have some remarkable images on your site.
Chuck

Lets tell via email or snail mail-we want film continued-slide, b&w and color negs.
Chuck