Old "Hot Times on the High Iron" essays

I know that perhaps this isn't the forum to post this, but I frequent this site the most. Anyway, what ever happened to the Hot Times On The High Iron and "Tuch" the author. I really enjoyed reading it. If anybody knows, let me know.

Agree- reading Tuch's articles was hugely helpful for me during the application process with Amtrak and in getting a solid idea of what to expect from the job. I think he mentioned possibly publishing a collection of his writings, didn't he? Either way, the RR job-related stuff was a really good read. I hope he keeps writing.

From what I understand, Tuch is a busy man with a family, and he has been publishing less frequently than in the past. We'll always have the latest HTOTHI posted on the home page.

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Yeah, we only publish what he sends us. I heard he had scored a book deal, so between that and family, I imagine he's a little busy.

This topic really does not directly relate to CN, but since the author of the essays works for CN, it was my best bet.

Anyway: I have been reading a lot of "hot times on the high iron" essays by J.D. Santucci. I have not been able to find many older than 2003. I have found one site that had a few about "life in commuter," but they were only parts 3-4. Does anybody know where I could find any older ones, and more specifically, where I could find "commuter" parts one and two?

There are ones listed from 2002 here:
http://www.railroad.net/articles/column ... x_2002.php

Hot Times 2002: http://www.railroad.net/articles/column ... x_2002.php

Hot Times 2003: http://www.railroad.net/articles/column ... x_2003.php

Hot Times 2004: http://www.railroad.net/articles/column ... x_2004.php

Hot Times 2005: http://www.railroad.net/articles/column ... x_2005.php

Hot Times 2006-2008: http://www.railroad.net/articles/columns/hottimes/