locked Re: Southern Railway Prince book reprints - takers??
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George Eichelberger
OK…. “can’t get to Chattanooga”……from Indiana!
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The Internet is great but I have had people that live in Middle GA and TN tell me “they can’t get to Chattanooga, would I just send them everything in the archives on their question”? I recognize that a favorite railroad location, museum or archives may be farther away than someone’s PC and keyboard but how is it some folks have made the effort to go places, do research, take photos and make databases (?). Or,…. support that work with more than a Google search? Ike
On Jun 24, 2022, at 9:47 AM, Michael Roderick <mdrghost@...> wrote:
John: I agree with you with about the digital sharing of information that is the one problem I have about being up here in Indiana and trying to do research on the Murphy Branch and can't get to Chattanooga to look in the archive's at all I have to rely on other member to get the information or go through tons of database's online to find just that one needle in the haystack to start linking the pieces together. Mike Roderick Modeling the Murphy Branch Of the Southern Railroad -----Original Message----- From: main@SouthernRailway.groups.io <main@SouthernRailway.groups.io> On Behalf Of John Stewart Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 09:37 To: main@southernrailway.groups.io Subject: Re: [SouthernRailway] Southern Railway Prince book reprints - takers?? Good morning, I would suggest that the idea of a new book is only one of several options to appeal to enthusiasts of all ages. Looking forward, why not consider an electronic reference on line? Consider, for example, that this very conversation is taking place online, rather than in print. There are many examples of online references, both free and subscription or annual fee basis. One example that comes to mind is steamlocomotives.com - a free reference. One good thing is that it may be updated if users send worthwhile material to the owner for consideration I bought my copy of Prince’s “Southern” nearly 30 years ago and am proud to have it. But it is a static reference in a digital world. I enjoy doing historical research on rail and industrial topics. If I had to rely on printed material I would be severely limited as to what I’ve found, learned, and in a small way, shared with others. There are many things in life that must be “real and in person” - there’s no such thing as good digital Bar-B-Q and a cold drink” But information and sharing knowledge— the process of learning new things— may, it seems to me, best be shared in real time. A very efficient way to do this is the internet. John Stewart Birmingham, AL www.bhamrails.info
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