Re: RGS helpers
| September 19, 2017 10:14AM |
Wages were based on whether running light or in train for the helper and as the company wanted to pay the LEAST, they were cut out at the top of grades and run light to the next help. Most train orders that were saved show the helper added and cut out on its trip over the road.
Tom C.
Later;
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A student of the Southend RGS!
Tom C.
Later;
tom_srclry_com
A student of the Southend RGS!
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