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SMITTY

April 25, 2015 01:31PM

Registered: 16 years ago
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When I started on the railroad in the 60's, a feller could work 16 hours, working switch engines would tie up at 15' 59" so they could get out on their 8 hours rest. If you worked 16 hours you had to take 10 hours rest.

It then went to 14 hours for a short time and then reduced down to 12 hours.

SMITTY GOIN' LOCO
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER, RETIRED
Last run July 24, 1992

Sometimes I sit and wonder how come I am not in a mental institution then I take a good look around at everyone else and realize, maybe I already am!!!

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Re: 99 Years Ago April 25th on the SVRy	SMITTY	April 25, 2015 01:31PM

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