Author name: Michael Benner

Railfanning in the Big Boy approaching Dekalb crossing.

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Railfanning the Big Boy

Michael Benner / June 27, 2026

On June 2, 2026, I drove to DeKalb, Illinois to railfan Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive roll through town on […]

Peougot 2008 Car in Italy

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles by Michael

Michael Benner / April 28, 2026

This was originally published on Travel & Rhythms in Italy 2026 Catherine begins Part 5 by mentioning our train ride