by philipmartin
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philipmartin wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV3Ydb1 ... 2&index=13Notice that the Mail Clerks are carrying side arms.
Gilbert B Norman wrote:Well Mr. Martin, I guess Dr. Goebbels had a "gig" with the B&O in addition to his "day job" with "Shickelgruber".In that era, the B&O did place 'Mechanical Attendants' on the diesel runs. They were mechanical department employees and charged with the responsibility of keeping the diesel-electric locomotives operating through most any failure. During this period I seem to recall B&O/EMC making advertisements touting 99% availability and identified one particular locomotive that made every trip for more than one year.
Funny how "Mr. Schroeder" operated the train through the night to destination; also funny how even during the 1940's, railroads saw little need for the Fireman on Diesel locomotives, referring to the second man on the engine as the Attendant. Also funny how craft lines were X'd when the Attendant was working on the engine while still at the initial terminal.
But still an enjoyable watch.