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Wendy And The Lost Boys On The Lawrence Switcher, Linda Niemann
Wendy And The Lost Boys On The Lawrence Switcher, Linda Niemann
Linda G. Niemann
Recounts an experience as a switchman in Southern Pacific. Duties and responsibilities as a switchman; Career opportunities provided by the job; Lessons learned from railroad jobs.
Boomer In A Boom Town, Linda Niemann
Boomer In A Boom Town, Linda Niemann
Linda G. Niemann
Presents an article about a woman working as a brakesman/switchman on the Southern Pacific Railroad in Houston, Texas. Events that led her to Houston; Her function as railroad woman; Challenges faced by workers on the railroad.
The Hospital Yard, Linda Niemann
The Hospital Yard, Linda Niemann
Linda G. Niemann
Presents an article on working at a small switching yard in San Jose, California. Reason for thinking the switching yard as a hospital yard; Description of the yard; Details on workers at the yard.