Allow me to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Max Harris and I like trains. I’ve always felt drawn to anything relating to railroads in general, but what interests me most about trains is the people. Whenever I visit a museum or go to a train show, I often find myself getting into long conversations about the wonders of our hobby, and the fabled stories that many railroads share. As someone with a never-ending hunger for knowledge, and someone who loves asking questions, I began to realize at a young age that what makes our hobby so special is the people. Trains have been around for ages, and as new generations inherit the railroads left for them, they inherit the stories and adages that come with them. More so than the stories about the trains, I was drawn in by the stories from railroaders themselves. It always warmed my heart to hear a story where a childhood dream came true, as someone operated a locomotive for the first time, or shared an experience and made a memory that would last a lifetime. In June of 2019, I had an idea of creating a platform where I could publish these stories for the whole world to see. After several months on the drawing board, I finally purchased the domain for Behind the Throttle on November 3rd, and thus my brainchild was born. With the help of my close friend, Jonah Collins, Behind the Throttle publishes a narrative style interview with a distinguished member of the railroad community every other week. It’s our mission to share the stories of railroaders, give them the recognition they deserve, and further help pass this great hobby down the next generation.