That’s right, National Train Day. The specialest day of the year for fans of the rail is actually tomorrow, when the masses will be relaxing at home and, ironically, not riding on a train.

I’m not exactly sure what this National Train Day is about; it appears to be some PR construct from Amtrak. It’s the first-ever National Train Day, and it marks the 140th anniversary of a spike being driven into the ground in Utah that helped connect the Union Pacific with the Central Pacific railways.

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I do know that American Idol judge/former Journey bassist Randy Jackson is the “celebrity headliner” for the event. So for tomorrow, trains will be referred to as “dawgs,” riders as “da BOMB!” and noises emanating from trains will be described as “a little pitchy.”

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There will be train-related events tomorrow in Chicago, Los Angeles Washington and Philly, though not New York, it appears.

I’m unclear about how much train travel Randy Jackson embarks on, but apparently he believes in the concept. He’ll be in Washington tomorrow to pump his fest and kick off the festivities.

“Showing support for Amtrak’s National Train Day reinforces my belief that trains are the backbone of America,” said Jackson.

There will be live music in the various cities, along with exhibitions showcasing trains, train stations, and that sort of stuff.

Check the full listings here.

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