THOMASVILLE, N.C. — In Thomasville, one sound stands out above all others: the steady blast of a train horn.
The city sees as many as 40 trains pass through each day, drawing crowds of railfans who come simply to watch them roll by.
Photographers and hobbyists line Main Street, where a long, flat stretch of track offers clear views for nearly a mile. “This is some of the best railfan watching in the country,” said Cameron Mardsen, who is the Director at Thomasville Tourism…