I worked for the Penn Central and then Amtrak for 39 years. Working in the M of E section I had steady work, regular 5 day shifts and same hours of work. Might of missed a few holidays along the way whether because of my days of work which could of been because we were a 5day work week with some...
It was interesting to see the 4872 picture at Wilmington. It showed my uncle at the #3 spot from the left. Decided to look in old photos I had and came across a photo showing front on picture instead of an angle. He now became #2 from the left. He was an electrical inspector for loco shop and I...
Interesting. A few years ago we had to replace the tires on a 1930 Hahn fire truck and nobody in our area would do it because of the split rims. Had to take it to I think was a Goodyear dealer in PA. close to I95 north of Delaware.
I am a little confused about your 2 posts. Not sure what trains you were riding and when you were riding but to state that there were unruly messy kids are you saying they were running around on the trains? Did you question the conductor about the issue ? Your next comment is the ability to stay...
Like your pictures. In picture 7 #883 the seats are ex Amtrak seats with ex Amtrak cushions. Repaired many of the seats and replaced many of the cushions in my time.