One of my other hobbies is restoration of WWII aircraft at Vintage Wings Canada. Each year at this time they send out the story of The Shepherd which is a favourite of mine from childhood, my father served in the RCAF and I first remember listening to this story with him. Still gives me the chills, thats why you need a single malt to go with it. This link is the story posted on you tube, I know its not train related but still worth the listen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_bLEqmBi0&list=RDj2_bLEqmBi0#t=30
Here’s the story behind it;
http://www.vintagewings.ca/Home/tabid/40/language/en-CA/Default.aspx