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Where did you originally come from?
Mississippi.
What brought you to Key West?
I came down to be with my wife.
How long have you been here?
3 years.
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Commercial & residential building contractor.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Meeting people from all over the world.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Spending time with my dog and bicycling. |
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Where did you originally come from?
West Palm Beach, FL
What brought you to Key West?
U.S. Air Force in 1974
How long have you been here?
33 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I worked as a driver and then supervisor for UPS for 24 years.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Most customers are on vacation and are relaxed and in a good mood. Also, the people I work with are great to be around.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Bowling, golf, tennis, walking, and playing with my grandson, Ryan. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Poland
What brought you to Key West?
The weather
How long have you been here?
13 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I worked as a waiter at an upscale restaurant.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
The people
What do you enjoy during your free time?
I don’t have much free time but if I did I’d spend it with my family. |
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Where did you originally come from?
I am a native of Key West and a fifth generation “Conch”
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I was a student at the University of Miami.
What do you enjoy about working for the train? Welcoming visitors to Key West and helping them learn some of our rich history.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Writing. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Havana, Cuba
What brought you to Key West?
The beauty of island living – the climate, lifestyle in a small town
How long have you been here?
13 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I was a language teacher – English, Spanish and French.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train? Everything! It’s a great career.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
I enjoy the beaches, movies, reading, and being with friends. |
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| Eduardo - Engineer |
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| Vaughn - Engineer |
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Where did you originally come from?
I moved to Key West from Houston, TX.
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I spent 20 years working as a computer technician and MS Access programmer. Then one day I realized I hated working inside, so I moved down to paradise where I realized that I was born to be a Conch Train tour guide. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Bloomfield, N.J.
What brought you to Key West?
A change of direction.
How long have you been here?
17 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Retail and journalism
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Being part of a creative team.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Film, music, art and history. |
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| Frank - Engineer |
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| Gary - Engineer |
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Where did you originally come from?
Philadelphia area
What brought you to Key West?
The weather and the mystical allure
How long have you been here?
37 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I worked on the Schooner Western Union for 10 years
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Fellow employees, the history, and driving the train
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Playing music |
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Where did you originally come from?
Iowa City, Iowa
What brought you to Key West?
My father lived in Big Pine Key
How long have you been here?
32 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
SCUBA diving, Boat Captain
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Sharing the Key West stories with guests and showing them the beautiful foliage.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Spending time with my wife and children out on our boat |
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| Glenn - Engineer |
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| Bob - Engineer |
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Where did you originally come from?
Pittsburgh, PA
What brought you to Key West?
My wife who is from Florida
How long have you been here?
Since October 2008
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Owned and operated a print shop
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
The weather and the people
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Spending time with my wife and kids, fishing and crabbing. |
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Where did you originally come from?
South Philadelphia
What brought you to Key West?
The wonderful warm weather
How long have you been here?
17 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I worked in food service.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Showing our visitors our beautiful island.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
I enjoy going to the beach. |
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| Tommy - Engineer |
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| Mike - Engineer |
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Where did you originally come from?
Born in Greensboro, NC, raised in Miami, rode the Conch Tour Train in 1958
What brought you to Key West?
Stopped here from the Bahamas on the way to Mexico and South America.
How long have you been here?
7 Months
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Real Estate Sales
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Working with people
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Fishing and diving. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Long Island, New York
What brought you to Key West?
The weather brought my wife and me here.
How long have you been here?
12 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I worked in commercial fishing.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
I work with and meet nice people on vacation.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
I enjoy being with my lovely wife Gloria. We enjoy traveling and going to yard sales. |
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| John - Shuttle Driver |
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| Warren - Shuttle Driver |
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Where did you originally come from?
Revere, MA
What brought you to Key West?
Vacation
How long have you been here?
32-1/2 years
What did you do prior to working at the Train?
Civil Service, Department of Defense
What do you enjoy about working for the train?
Meeting the public
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Watching sports |
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| Duke - Engineer |
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| Peggy - Engineer |
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Where did you originally come from?
Virginia (Buckingham County)
What brought you to Key West?
The climate
How long have you been here?
2 years
What did you do prior to working for the train?
I was a manager for an Exxon Mobile Convenience store
What do you enjoy about working for the train?
The people
What do you do during your free time?
Bowling, movies and golf |
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Where did you originally come from?
Fairfield, CT
What brought you to Key West?
The warm weather and relaxed atmosphere
How long have you been here?
5 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I was a teacher’s aide in Special Education
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
I enjoy working outside, talking to the tourists and my coworkers.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Going to different restaurants |
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| Harry - Engineer |
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Where did you originally come from?
I am a 3rd generation Floridian from Jacksonville
What brought you to Key West?
We decided to sail here since it is our favorite place.
How long have you been here?
Since August of 2009
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I have always been self-employed
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Sharing the history of Key West
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Fishing and diving. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Dallas, TX
What brought you to Key West?
My kids live here.
How long have you been here?
Since September 2009
What did you do prior to working at the Train? Firefighter/Paramedic
What do you enjoy about working for the train?
Everyone is happy; both the tourists and the employees
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Read, play bridge and golf |
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Where did you originally come from?
Salisbury MD
What brought you to Key West?
Retired; my wife and I decided to run away and go RVing
How long have you been here?
5 ½ years
What did you do prior to working at the Train?
Manager at Salisbury University
What do you enjoy about working for the train? Everything! Each day is an adventure and a mystery waiting to be discovered.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Water sports, cooking and woodworking. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Jacksonville, Florida
What brought you to Key West?
The aquatic life.
How long have you been here?
This is my second time living here; originally came in 2004
What did you do prior to working at the Train?
Boat Captain in Jacksonville and Key West
What do you enjoy about working for the train?
My co-workers
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Riding my scooter around downtown, waiving to my co-workers and exploring all the attractions and restaurants. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Born in Michigan, raised in West Palm Beach, FL
What brought you to Key West?
The weather and the people
How long have you been here?
One year
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Service Department Manager at Florida Lawn and Garden
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
The people
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Having a good time with family and friends and of course fishing. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Elmira, New York
What brought you to Key West?
US Coast Guard
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Security for Rick’s and Sloppy Joe’s
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Learning new things everyday
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Watching baseball at Charlie’s Place |
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Where did you originally come from?
Northern Virginia
What brought you to Key West?
U.S. Navy
How long have you been here?
Since 1989
What did you do prior to working for the Train? Maintenance Manager at the Old Town Trolley
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
It’s a unique attraction
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Boating, scuba diving and fishing |
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Where did you originally come from?
Boston, MA
What brought you to Key West?
I love the island, endless summer. I retired my snow shovel.
How long have you been here?
I think I’ve been here in another life! Or 6 years
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
School teacher, therapist, guidance counselor
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
I love the family feeling.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
I enjoy going to the theater, gardening and my sweet dog Lola. |
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Where did you originally come from?
I moved to Key West seven years ago from Pennsylvania.
What brought you to Key West?
I tried to pursue a singing career (haha) but after being turned down time and time again, I found a job with the World Famous Conch Tour Train and the rest is history. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Born in Africa, educated in Virginia and raised my family in Ohio.
What brought you to Key West?
My wife insisted, promised never to put cold feet on me at night again (a lie).
How long have you been here?
1998
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
Worked in the auto industry
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
The snappy uniforms
What do you enjoy during your free time?
DJ for Island 107 radio. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Montreal, Canada
What brought you to Key West?
It’s the best place in the world to live!
How long have you been here?
I just returned after two years in Tennessee .
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
A career counselor but I am a jack of all trades.
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
The people I work with are my second family.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Being on the water, snorkeling, diving, working out and bowling. |
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Where did you originally come from?
Born at NAS Rota, Spain; call Tampa, FL home
What brought you to Key West?
Sailing
How long have you been here?
18 months
What did you do prior to working at the Train?
Sales Manager
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
Talking to people from all over the world.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Air conditioning, swimming and snorkeling. |
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Where did you originally come from?
North Carolina
What brought you to Key West?
We chose to move here
How long have you been here?
16 years in the Keys
What did you do prior to working for the Train?
I was a program planner, office manager and an administrative assistant
What do you enjoy about working for the Train?
The people who are on vacation here, they are so happy.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Club, reading and travel |
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