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Episode 8: On the Right Track with Maison Young

Hosted by James Spragens Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode, host James Spragens sits down with Maison Young, founder of the Lebanon Branch Preservation Trust. Their mission is to preserve the history of the Lebanon Branch of the L and N Railroad and nearby rail lines, keeping our rail heritage alive for the community to learn from.

Maison, an engineer by day and lifelong train enthusiast, shares how his passion for railroads started at a young age. He walks us through the important role railways have played in the growth of communities and industries in central Kentucky, and why he hopes to restore the Lebanon Branch between New Hope and Lebanon.

Climb aboard for a conversation filled with history, hometown pride, and a vision for the future of our rails.