Claremore Oklahoma is a charming small town located in northeastern Oklahoma. Home to Rogers State University, the city offers a variety of cultural and educational opportunities for residents of all ages. The downtown area features unique shops and restaurants, while nearby lakes and parks offer outdoor recreation.
If you visit my photos, you will see a great photo I took traveling down the famous Route 66 highway here in Claremore. I love trains! The blaring horns, ding-ding-ding of the crossing guards flashing red, the rumble of thousands of pounds of rolling steel, even the creative graffiti and urban artwork and the chugging sound of the locomotives as they pass by still brings out my inner child.When a train is coming I roll down my windows and take it all in. All that being said, I do not live in Claremore where the growing population and the trains are an inconvenience for the citizens who live there. The city and the railways have been cooperating together to find solutions for everyone involved. It is an ongoing part of the growth and expansion of our rural areas here in Green County. Most residents will tell you that it's all part of living in the city, some even say that you get used to it or hardly even notice the trains passing anymore. Still others grow frustrated with the constant hassle of having to wait for the trains to roll by so that we may proceed with our busy and productive lives. I see both sides of the story. I took the train picture with my Nikon D7000 camera. It's an older model, but still does a great job.