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A "roustabout" was an old term for what we would call a "road switcher" job. They typically ran for shorter runs and did more switching that most local or way freights. Some operated in switching limits while others did not. Of course, the ones in switching limits were manned by yard crews. From:
"qutlx1@aol.com" <qutlx1@aol.com> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 7:28 PM Subject: [CBQ] Roustabout Any body familiar w/the term Roustabout as used by the Q ?
There were at least two road jobs officially referred to as Roustabouts on the Aurora Div from 1890 to the 1950s There was also one switch job at Eola yard referred to as the Roustabout. If any one has their copy of the "schedule " handy I sure would appreciate the verbage as mine is in the attic. I am trying to understand the crews complaint/claim from the 1890's. Thanks Leo Phillipp Ps- thinking about an Article on this as it would enlighten us all how cars were switched and routed 100 plus years ago vs today's blocking schemes Sent from my iPhone __._,_.___
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