It features a conductor standing near a set of train tracks that are pictured in back of him. The request I received was to make it a retirement card, though it can be used for birthdays, railroad accomplishments, and more.
I did some research on YouTube, and found out that the Conductor does quite a few jobs, including deciding when the train is to move and which way it is to go. They manage the the overall operation which may also include doing computer work as far as scheduling is concerned, and what may or may not need to be done on the excursion. Per AI, conductors also manage the crew, passengers, and or cargo.
A conductor that moves up, will become an engineer. The engineer operates and drives the locomotive.
These postcards can be used to let the Conductor that you know, that they have done a great job.
My husband and I took a scenic train ride years ago. The Conductor on that train participated in removing a tree from the tracks that had come down since their previous trip. This Conductor was also quite sociable as compared to the conductors we saw on Amtrack. This is nothing negative about Amtrack, it's just that there was a different type of experience between the two different types of trains.
This poster looks like a great choice for small scenic train rides, to give guests directions to the depot, station. The arrow on the poster can be manipulated to point in a different direction. It is designed using a triangle and a line.
The train Conductor who works on a scenic type of train, might also appreciate a personalized tshirt so that guests can easily know what to call him. If you need a design made for women train conductors, let me know in a comment below.
Have you been on train rides before? Which type of trains have you been on?
If you would like to see more train conductor products, including mugs, tshirts, and more, you can view what is currently available here: https://www.zazzle.com/collections/railroad_crossing_collection-119249638391014273
I have purchased various cards and tshirts from Zazzle, and all have turned out great. The materials have been of good quality, and the printing and colors have been excellent.
Thank you for your visit, and please do share this post with any train fans that you may know.
Cheryl Paton
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I haven't been on a train for years, but took many trips by train in my college years. The conductor certainly does have an important job. Nice design, Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wednesday Elf for your visit. We have enjoyed the train trips that we have taken, either way can feel relaxing. The conductor can definitely make the trip more enjoyable. Thank you for the compliment. : )
DeleteReally great artwork, Cheryl! I am sorry to say, even though I have ridden on a train multiple times in a several countries, I have never paid attention to the train conductor. Next train trip, I will be sure to watch and appreciate the job he does.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sylvestermouse. You must have been on non-scenic type trains. Of course the views can still be very scenic. In my experience, those conductors were more of a matter of fact type presence.
DeleteSome years ago my husband and I took a scenic train ride. The conductor was wonderful, providing historical details about both the train and the area through which we were traveling. It was great fun!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, you have said it wonderfully. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
DeleteTrains are a big love in my family. I could type forever about trains. We’ve had train engineers in our family as well. When my boys were little my dad, who loved trains, would take them to the train station and they’d sit and wait for the trains to go by; like people who watch planes, our family watched trains. I have so many sleeping car train trips I got to take with my family when I was a kid. I love train trips! Your design is absolutely lovely and can understand why it’s popular, because yes, there are a lot of train fans, and people of course, whose professions are related to trains. What a great product idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, Barbara. That sounds amazing to go train watching, and to have train engineers in your family. Cool! Thank you so much for the compliment. : )
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