My grandfather was a conductor on the L&N railroad for over 30 years. Toward the end of his career, he got to do a lot of PR work for them. He was a conductor for this train, The General:
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When I was in the first grade, our school took a field trip to ride on this, and he was the conductor.
I was _so_ very proud.
Fraternity, failing to fight back the tears
Will it take an eternity breaking all the fears?
And what will the passenger do when he hears-
That he's already paid for the crown
On the southbound train going down.