The Naked Railroader - Going Off The Rails
I became fascinated by trains as a young’un when I saw my first steam locomotive and train being used on a movie set in Inglewood, CA. I have worked on 4 railroads for over 40 years and I have a lot of stories to tell. Trains would always be a part of my life, even after I retired as an Amtrak Engineer in 1994. I have also worked on the tech side in live theater for more than 20 year, most of them with my wife, Susi who is the actress. I will be sharing these stories with you as well every so often.
Episodes
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Dad continues to tell his stories about Sonora, Railtown, and his favorite restaurant Perkos/Barrows.
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After Dad and Mom retired, they decided to go on a new adventure. Ashland, Oregon was at the top of their list until t...
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Today, talks about how they rebuilt the Tehachapi route after many parts of it were destroyed in an earthquake in 1952. He also s...
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Today, Tommy talks about some humorous things that have happened on the railroad. From missing the depot completely because of a beautiful woman to cars falling off the tra...
Most of the time, things on the Santa Fe go very smoothly. The story that dad shares today is one time it did not.
We also talk about the famous picture that many people have seen of the Santa Fe engine hanging out over Aliso Street. It is the photograph that The Original Whistle Stop model train store uses for their advertisements.
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Dad clarifies why they couldn't turn the trail around near Tehachapi and shares what it was like going through those tunnels backwards.
Intro and Outro:Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
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Dad continues on with more characters he came across during his time on the railroad.
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Today, Dad talks about visiting Disneyland the day before it opened. He also shares how he almost took a job there.
We did forget to go back to my question about the train at Disneyland. I asked him if it was a real train or if it was made specifically for the park. His answer is this: They were built new for Disneyland but I don't know who built them. The Knott's Berry Farm trains are real one from the narrow gauge train equipment...
In the last episode, I talked about some of the characters on the railroad. In this episode, I'll talk about the characters that were the "higher ups" in the company. They aren't all bad.
Intro and Outro:Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
Working on the railroad for over 40 years, you meet a lot of people. Here are some of my favorites.
Intro and Outro:Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
Today, I talk about the utterly boring Union Pacific run from LA to Las Vegas. Well, I did get to meet a dragon, learn what to do with a run away train, drink Dr Peppers with Frank Sinatra Jr., and I met one of the most amazing friends I've ever had, Peter Robinson. I'd like to dedicate this episode to him.
Episode 17 Colorado Blvd. and the Rose Parade https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-589qf-1a0ad02
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Tommy talks about qualifying to work on the Union Pacific section of the Dessert Wind. He also tells a typical Tommy story about a Red Flag.
Once you take all the written and oral tests or attend Choo Choo U, you are qualified to run a train. But how do you actually learn how to make it move? Today, Tommy shares how he learned to actually run a train, both Steam and Diesel.
Intro and Outro:Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
Tommy received a question from a listener:
Why did you become a Santa Fe locomotive engineer three times and were the procedures and examinations the same each time?
Intro and Outro: Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
Tommy tells a story of winning over the heart of one grumpy engineer.
Many people watch the Rose Parade on TV and we know that a lot of work goes into this event. Most people don't know that there is an active railroad track that goes right across the parade route.
Tommy tells us about getting the track parade ready and spending time with his grandmother at the parade.
Tommy and Susi volunteered for almost 20 years at Railtown in Jamestown, California. For five of those years, they worked on the Polar Express, Tommy as a conductor and Susi as the Hobo. It made for long, exhausting days, but it was worth every minute.
Today, they share memories together of the time they spent putting this epic event together. Dad, of course must tell all the technical details, while mom and I want to share o...
Tommy continues to share his experiences and reveals who he liked working with the most.
#MitzyGaynor #SammyDavisJr #LeslieUggams # Liza #BillCosby #Rockettes #SteveMartin #BottomsUp #GaylordAndHoliday
Intro and Outro:Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
Tommy had two loves in his young life; railroading and theater. His parents raised him on ballet, opera, and musical theater. But Tommy realized his true love was Railroading. After a few years of the railroads and military, he decided to see what the theater had in store for him.
Here are some of his theater stories from Inglewood High School, Ventura College, and, of course, Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
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Tommy answers the often asked question of why he left the Santa Fe in the early 50's.
Intro and Outro:Sounds of Santa Fe Steam Locomotives by Stan Kistler Track 14 At Riverside, October 16 1950, 4-6-2 1369 is on No. 54
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