Railroad
Railroads often mark transitions where the track is laid but the destination uncertain—a life moving forward on borrowed momentum. Perhaps the dream asks whether you're traveling by choice or simply staying aboard, and whether the fixed route brings relief or restlessness.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for railroad, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.
Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901
If you dream of a railroad, you will find that your business will need close attention, as enemies are trying to usurp you.
For a young woman to dream of railroads, she will make a journey to visit friends, and will enjoy some distinction.
To see an obstruction on these roads, indicates foul play in your affairs.
To walk the cross ties of a railroad, signifies a time of worry and laborious work.
To walk the rails, you may expect to obtain much happiness from your skilful manipulation of affairs.
To see a road inundated with clear water, foretells that pleasure will wipe out misfortune for a time, but it will rise, phoenix like, again.
Fontaine, 1862
To dream of traveling by railroad, foretells to people who keep house that they will break up their establishment: to young persons it indicates the loss of their home: to lovers it is a sign that if they marry they will not keep house long, if at all.