Ologies with Alie Ward Ferroequinology (TRAINS) Encore with Matt Anderson
Mar 9, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Matt Anderson, a ferroequinologist and curator at the Henry Ford Museum, shares his deep passion for trains and their role in shaping American history. He dives into the allure of locomotives, the history behind iconic railroads, and even some youthful shenanigans on the tracks. The conversation covers the great transportation debate of cars versus trains, the evolution of rail travel, and what can be done with abandoned tracks. Plus, listeners get his recommendations for train-themed movies!
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Childhood Dream
- Matt Anderson has a picture of himself as a child on the Allegheny locomotive.
- He now works at the Henry Ford Museum and curates this same train.
Train Appeal
- Trains have a unique visceral impact, rumbling even before they are seen.
- Their size and connection to American history contribute to their appeal.
Track Shenanigans
- As a kid, Matt Anderson put coins and jumper cables on train tracks.
- He activated a railroad crossing with the cables and flattened coins with a train.