Justin Mellott, 27, of Little Orleans, shoots photos at the Hancock train station.
by LISA SCHAUER
Few among us can recall the heyday of steam engine trains and the public’s fascination with them. Most of those iconic locomotives were scrapped for metal in the mid-20th century when diesel electric trains started taking over the rails. Now only a few remain for Polar Express-type tourist excursions.
Modern rail fans still seek the rush of speeding…
