Re: railfans
Occassionally I hear "stupid foamers, or 'look at these idiots with cameras'', as we pass them. We have a couple railbuffs who are very very knowledgeable that work for us and these guys are actually respected.
CSX is a very very bad company to work for, in my opinion. If I didn't like trains, this job would be to much for me. Sometimes it's actually the railfans and people who wave to us that make the job slightly enjoyable. (and girls in the summer)
I could care less about our engines, wide bodies, intermodals, etc. I enjoy shortlines, industrial trackage, and discovering lesser known branches.