Monday, February 25, 2008

When Did We Get This Name Anyway?

The "why" is easy enough to figure out. But, who can remember ancient history? How about an Ancient History teacher...

As I recall, "The Wheelman" began posting on NERail with "HAPT" or some variation after his name, like the W.F.P.T. guys. (Of course, I'm too lazy to put all those periods in our name.) Anyone with digital records and time could find the exact day, but how about a picture worth a thousand words. Click here: Acela 2150

As I recall, right after this photo was taken we chatted with Gary Young about the name being a take-off on the W.F.P.T. and how it was at the end of a post made only the night before. If it wasn't the first use, it was real close to it. That was a cold but eventful day by the way.

Speaking of wandering, how about this grab shot of an eastbound SAPPI local in Fairfield with Skull last July 7th:


A little reminiscing for the digital record.

BC
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Welcome to HAPT's Railfan Adventures


The Hebron Any Power Team is actually just a bunch of fun-loving rail enthusiasts who enjoy photographing and chasing all things railroad with friends. This bunch of guys cover a lot of ground for a group based way up "nawth" in Maine. We also have friends scattered around the country who contribute well to our hobby. In fact, our name is derived from our actual friends in the Worcester Foreign Power Team, except that Hebron hasn't seen a train since the 1950's so we'll settle for "any power".

Welcome and enjoy the eclectic collections of the contributors. Maine idealizes "life in the slow lane" so we present this blog as an effort to share our less time sensitive findings and to add to our hobby.