A cool train. There is something misisng in 21st century life; it has no substance. Steam trains prevailed into the early 20th century, and something is missing in their passing. They were noisy, dirty, but very impressive. Their passage through your little valley was an event. Any town of any size had train service. Until, in the mid-20th century, we decided in the U.S. that the automobile was superior to the train, and to build highways instead of maintain railways. Now we miss them badly. Mr. Obama want's to reinvigorate the rail system, and provide commuter and long distance rail services to most cities. I wish him luck.