Some ramblings on trains

If I didn't go to college and major in something "important" (whatever that means), I would be a train or subway conductor. I don't know why, but I always imagined it would be interesting. I'm sure it's just like any other job, but every time I see a train (particularly subway trains) and I briefly lock eyes with the sleepy-looking conductor driving the thing, I'm always trying to infer how well they like their job. They usually look miserable as hell, but I have no idea why. You're in a train! Trains are fun! It must be a child-like obsession of mine. I prefer trains over cars and would rather take a subway or a tram any day. I also prefer them to planes and love just sitting on the train, looking out the window, seeing the changing landscape. I also get so much reading done. I remember when I first moved to NYC feeling like everyone was well-read or at least reading something. Back in the day (before stations had WIFI) there was no cellular service underground, so you had no choice…