I had no idea how this site was going to be received. I was really worried that I was going to receive hate email from offended railfans or significant others! But I'm happy to share that I've gotten only supportive and encouraging emails from railfans and RSOs (railfan significant others) around the world who found the site funny or "cute." I've gotten well wishes from railfans as far away as Canada, Australia, and England...and as close as Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio (relatively close, since I'm in San Francisco, CA!).

The railfan community is definitely a welcoming one! I've met so many new people and they've all been so friendly and supportive; most even ensured me that this was not a "silly endeavor"...Below are portions of some of the emails I've received...

Thank you so much to all of you who took the time to email me with your thoughts! ~ Railfan Girlfriend.

• Espeeboy's Dad, Southern California:
  "I probably should start my own website called 'railfan_my_fault'."
  
  
• Queensland, Australia:
  "That is a great site indeed .... now, if I can just find someone who is understanding and patient enough, and is around my age (21). = D"
  
  
• Sydney, Australia:
  "I think your site is outstanding and I suppose you are every railfan's dreamgirl to have someone so dedictated to them that they would be willing to become interested in ralifanning as well...hmmm i can just see it now Ryan standing at the station while you turn up in a SD40T all in white...Ryan sure is a lucky guy..."
  
  
• British Columbia, Canada:
  "I enjoyed your site, loved the humour, liked the pics, and appreciated the work you put into it - I guess the law courses are that boring... lol. There is another tradition you should start, and that is to discover, with your beloved, the best railfan restaurants around.... lol. If you're going to walk the walk, you might as well eat the eats. And if you're ever up Vancouver way, lets say to take that cruise to Alaska to see the Alaskan railroads... lol, then let me know and I'll send you to some enjoyable railfan restaurants..."
  
  
• Kentucky:
  "My wife of nearly 25 years will love your site. You have nailed it. The description of what a railfan is/does etc. is near karmic in its insight into what makes a railfan tick. My wife will never let me forget I took her out chasing trains in Alaska, before I ever took her on a date! That said, and four children later, we still enjoy each others company, even if one of us is a railfan."
  
  
• Arizona:
  "The jaw has dropped and the cookie has fallen to the floor...you just watch it, at your rates your will be needing to check into Alco/Loco-holocs Anon here Real Fast!!!...I like your website. That is not a silly endeavor whatsoever, I think there are a great many people in this world, not just significant others, who wonder how their parent sibling relative Grandparent neighbor friend can stand spending an entire Satuday afternoon in the front seat of a 78 chevy 4x4 blazer in the middle of nowhere in the middle of June with the windows rolled down and the shades rolled up just to get a single snapshot of One engine that is supposed to be on the point in the next roster. It is not a silly endeavor...some of us railfans are still trying to explain this to the rest who don't yet understand."
  
  
• Port Clinton, Ohio:
  "My signifigant other, Tammy, enjoyed it. She says 'He's mild', referring to your boyfriend. I don't blame her, I am probably one of the most extreme railfans out there...She says you should have a section on the website about what are good traits to have as a railfan's girlfriend."
  
  
• England:
  "Anna, a very warm welcome to TB from across the 'pond', I started looking through your site and was very much enjoying it, when the dreaded 'exceeding limit' message came up. This is strange, as at this time most of you Americans are in bed, so the limit must be very small."
  
  
• Connecticut:
  "I just took a quick look at your site. I was on about 2 minutes before it shut down again. What I was able to see, was excellent and well thought out..."
  
  
• Texas:
  "I just got back from taking a trip on your web site. That's a TRIP!"
  
  
• Indiana:
  "Your website is absolutely dear, and I'm confident my wife will love it! I must also say, if no one has already, that you and your boyfriend make a very handsome couple. Stick with this, its good to know that you two have something in common to talk about on those rainy (non-railfanning) days."
  
  
• California:
  "Your site is awesome and makes me laugh hella hard. It's a great thing you're doing cause I lost my ex girlfriend over trains and so has a buddy of mine. Now I don't like to really let on to girls I date just how much I'm into trains."
  
  
• Washington:
  "We love your website...You are doing a fantastic job...Anna, just wanted to let you know, you inspired me to really talk (my girlfriend) about getting involved, thanks... I'll second her thoughts about how great it is to have more female members joining the ranks of the foamers!!"
  
  
• Santa Cruz, California:
  "That is absolutely CLASSIC!!"
  
  
• California:
  "Check out the site below, it's pretty neat and gives all you single foamers hope out there with girlfriends supporting you. It even has a support group for wives and girlfriends of foamers. Babydot sign the warden up!"
  
  
• California:
  "Now all we need is a site to match Female and Male foamers!!! Think of how cool it would be for two SP foamers to get married!!!!"
  
  
• Colorado:
  "Love your site- it's a great tongue-in-cheek look at us ferroequinophiles."
  
  
• Wisconsin:
  "...good site...Now alls we need is a Railfan Dating Forum ::giggles::"
  
  
• Washington:
  "RFGF--I was looking over your website, and I think it's great...it's not a silly endeavor...you are just taking it into a new direction, and if you want my help..I'd be happy to five it..."
  
  
• California:
  "Great site! Its good to see that theres a good relationship there and that your hobby is well accepted by your special girl. Judging by the locos in those pics, it looks like that was the same day I was up on the Cal-P, as I remember catching that 2155 and that QRVDO with the 8616 in the consist. Keep up the good work and I wish you two the best for the future."
  
  
• Unknown:
  "Very Interesting. I believe you've nailed it. My girlfriend is as involved in as we call it 'Chain Trasing' as i am if not more so. Good article. Best of luck to you."