"Old Dutch" Houseman sounds like a stupid idiot!
I guess the Q employed some lemons as well as some very decent people.
sjl
bradslaney@w... wrote:
> 1. The "Savanna Locals" did run all the way to Minneapolis from
> Chicago. The were discontinued around Aug or Sep 1958.
> Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to ride. The were crewed
> in the "Northern Pool" and required only a Conductor and Trainman due
> to their small size. Occasionally during the holidays they would
> require a Flagman, who would be called from the extra board.
>
> 2. The Rabbi's were a regular fixture on #31 going to Dubuque to
> perform their duties at the town's packing plants. Old "Dutch"
> Houseman, when he was Conductor on 31, usually had some anti-semitic
> comments which I shall not repeat.
>
> 3. My Bulletin arrived on Saturday, in Las Vegas. The envelope was
> slightly chewed up, but the copy was in excellent condtion. I've
> only had time to glance at it, but it appears to be an outstanding
> issue and kudos extended to all involved.
>
> BRAD
>
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