Re: [CBQ] Ravenna, NE more and more

[Jpslhedgpeth@aol.com]

Dale mentioned the stock trains...These would start to move in Mid  August 
and continue through the fall months.
 
They were designed "Montana Wyoming Stock Pick Up"   Commonly  referred to as 
a "Monkey Ward"...
 
A trip on a Monkey Ward was a good thing.  A fast run with, perhaps,  
passenger units, and maybe one or two stock pickups between Ravenna and  
Lincoln..I 
caught one August 31, 1956 with the 9961A as the lead unit.   Conductor Yordy.  
Called at Ravenna for 10:30am, departed ll:25am.   Arrived Cushman 3:12pm  
tied up 3:40pm..(didn't even get the terminal  hour).  Paid 130 miles for 
$18.85...
 
I earned $403 2nd half August 56.
 
Pete


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