Related tangentially ...
Quite a few years ago, long before I was active on these forums, I was in a period of my life when I was writing short stories.
I wrote to the Classic Trains forum and asked about the railroad(s) and the routing to go from Dallas to Las Vegas in November of 1963. And I got some great input, which I used in the story. These forums are indeed a great resource.
BTW, I have written (1) that above-mentioned short story with a railroad aspect; and (2) another one which has a heavy railroad presence. And (3) one that is predominantly a railroad story.
If any of you folks would like to read one or more of them, send me a PM with your email address, and I will send you one.
Regarding #2 and #3, I would be interested in the input from railroaders on the realism of the railroad content. None of the stories were written with railroader/railfan audience in mind, and I did not break my back trying for railroad-related accuracy. But I tried to get things right. However, I wouldn't mind any comments regarding things that don't make sense. (Or any other comments.) Story #3 is based very heavily on actual events.
Story #1 is kinda historical fiction, and #2 is about contemporary life and relationships, with the main character a conductor/brakeman on a short line.
If anyone is interested, please tell me which one you wish to read. I'd like to only send one at a time.
If you find all of this way too off-topic or presumptuous, please pardon the interruption and forget this post.
NKP, please wish your writer friend good luck from me. A novel is a huge undertaking, one that was too daunting for yours truly.
