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Posted by irishchieftain (Member # 1473) on :

This is someone I wouldn't have expected to do this.

Artist Direct

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Award-winning actress, writer and philanthropist Rosario Dawson will serve as spokesperson for the 5th Annual National Train Day and share her love of train travel and how it allows her to be involved in the community in a more personal way with rail fans. …

"I am delighted to join Amtrak and train fans everywhere in celebrating National Train Day. I love trains not only because they offer a more intimate way to see the country and experience the communities along the way, but also because they are one of the greenest ways to travel, which is a value that has always been important to me," said Dawson.

"So many of my very first memories of travel as a kid in New York City were on the train," added Dawson. "I remember riding on Amtrak and jumping up at the first opportunity to visit the cafe car. It's great to be able to walk around, hang out and grab a bite at my leisure. I'm always watching the fast changing scenery through the windows which can be as mesmerizing as a film. It always makes the trip so much more vivid." …

Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :

Likely why. Mr. Chieftain:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477080/

Yes, our discussion regarding that flick established it could have better portrayed the railroad industry, but then, this actress in young minds is associated with "trains".