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Nostalgia & History > The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980Date: 03/15/18 11:53 The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: Roadjob These images were taken at Virginia Lane on the west end of Cumberland yard in late 1979 and early 1980. The original intent was to write an article for Trains Magazine, but life got in the way and I never finished the article. Now, the operator, station, and interest are gone. This is a belated salute to one busy guy.
You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 03/15/18 14:03 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: perklocal Absolutely outstanding! We used to hang out at the "Lane" and watch these guys work along with the car checkers and yard crews. Love this video tribute!
Date: 03/15/18 14:24 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: railrob Wonderful piece of work! Lots of memories there.
Date: 03/15/18 16:04 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: Englewood Very,very good.
Did he also operate an interlocking machine? Did the switchtender also handle the main track switches? If I understand correctly there was an operator and a switchtender. Very interesting operation. Unlike today where you tone a DS 1000 miles away. Thank you for documenting. Date: 03/15/18 17:11 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: Pork Awesome
Date: 03/15/18 17:43 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: Rivannaco Thank you!
Date: 03/15/18 19:11 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: SandPatch1 TRAINS loss is our gain,, Excellent work,,, Thank goodness for the friendly Operator. we miss them
Date: 03/16/18 02:56 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: Roadjob No interlocking machine at Virginia Lane. All hand thrown switches. The switch tender worked out of a shanty where the safety stop, if you are familiar with the yard, is today.
Date: 03/16/18 07:14 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: RFandPFan Incredible...very well done. Thanks for documenting history!
Date: 03/16/18 23:14 Re: The operator at Virginia Lane Cumberland, on Chessie 1980 Author: bluesboyst video said 40 trains a day... How many are by there now?
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