Tim Carter the Train Conductor – Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
I know, I'm the AsktheBuilder guy. But guess what? I've always loved trains and had a rare opportunity to become a real conductor on the Hobo Railroad the spring and summer of 2014. This train operates out of Meredith, NH during the spring, summer and fall.
Me wearing my magic bow tie and Conductor's hat. Believe me when I say the tie and hat have powerful magic. Most women boarding the train want a photo of me kissing them on the cheek. Yes, it's a real bow tie I tied.
There are daily one and two-hour train rides in the summer months. In the fall, there are special fall foliage train rides where you can enjoy the reds, yellows and orange leaves Mother Nature displays. The railroad also offers amazing dinner train rides too.
Want to charter the train for a special event? You can do that too!
Here I am calling the passengers aboard on the first day I had my own train - July 10, 2014.
Did you know the conductor of a train is the person in charge? He's like the captain of a ship or the pilot of an airliner. It comes with lots of responsibility!
Tim's Train Refresher course was mentioned in his May 1, 2015 AsktheBuilder Weekend Warrior Newsletter.
Tim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was the first home improvement channel on YouTube.
Tim,
You look like a natural train conductor! Glad you're having fun at the same time.
Take care and stay safe.
Tim:
You look great being a train conductor! So glad you are having fun!
Beth
Central casting couldn't have found a more perfect person for the part!
That's great. Looks like you are having too much fun and I am jealous.
Looking good, Tim! When will you be working again?
Today! My schedule is Thursday and Friday.
Hey Tim, maybe our next vacation back up to the Northeast, we will come and ride your train. Looks like a blast. Hope you enjoy your Conductor duties.
You look like a natural. They are lucky to have you. Enjoy yourself.
In the winter when the trains are not running are you a mall Santa?
Looking like a true foamer to me! Have fun!
Len
President SVRy, Sumpter Valley Railway 2011