I’m a very lucky person. Several years ago, I was asked to be a reenactor at the Ashland, New Hampshire, railroad station. It’s now a museum, and each summer and fall, other reenactors and myself treat visitors to a trip in a time machine. This is the Ashland, N.H., railroad station museum as of September 2022. It was a grand autumn afternoon. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) I’m the station’s telegrapher, replete with sleeve socks, black paisley vest, electric-blue paisley bow tie, and period visor. I’ve been told my mustache adds a delightful finishing touch to the illusion….