Randy Thompson contacted me soon after I started my AlaskaRails.org website in 1997 and began mailing modeling information, railroad photographs, engineering drawings and countless other items. When I began making railfan trips in 2000 Randy was the man of many connections and facilitated countless adventures and opportunities for us. He is one of the most powerful winds beneath my wings of making this website soar. I am very fortunate to be able to call him my friend.

Now as the head administrator at Denali Princess Lodge he impacts many people's lives in countless ways. During our visit he acted like he had all the time in the world for us. He met our bus upon arrival and gave us a personal tour of the facilities. He arranged a first floor river side room, attended the Music of Denali Dinner Theater with us and bought pizza at Lynx Creek Pizza and Pub. What an amazing stay! 5/30/17