Thanks Mcdude,
This subject really caught my eye as I live on the beautiful Cocheco (some now call it the Cochecho) River here in Dover!
I am also within walking distance of the passenger train station here in town, but I have never given much thought to taking a ride. I guess when some things are so close by, you just take them for granted. Your post got me to thinking so much about trains, I have now promised my wife to take her on a trip via the Northeaster to either Boston or Portland right after the holidays!
Merry Christmas,
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