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