Job cuts on the C.J.and M.

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

Well the 21st century finally caught up to the C.J.and M. with the elimination of a few now unnecessary positions . Take the job that was once held by Wally here . He is seen sitting in the chair on the left side of the top photo . His job on the C.J.and M. was to watch for problems with any train that passed by such as hot wheel journals , loose hanging equipment , etc. In the second picture the railroad has removed the shack that Wally called home 8 hours a day and replaced it with modern train detection equipment . Don't feel bad for Wally though cuz he got a new job selling bait at the state park not too far from the location in the photo .

[MTCarpenter]

Very nice photos!  And I'm glad Wally found (was given?)a new job!!

Where did you get the crane car from (sorry - I'm not too sure the actual name for that) and what scale is it?  If it's an existing car I'm wondering if I could bash it to resemble something like "the breakdown train" from Thomas the Tank Engine?  My son loves that show and that particual equipment.

[altterrain]

Great pics Mike. A buddy was over last night to run trains and have a few brews. I showed him your pics and he commented on how real they looked!

-Brian

PS - You still need to put in your location. I think you said you were in the Windy City area previously.

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

Thanks guys , glad you liked the pictures . Its fun to share ! The crane is a USA Trains product that I weathered . I live in Romeoville Illinois ,a suburb southwest of Chicago .

[Anonymous]

Again, those pictures! What type of camera?

[Anonymous]

Great pictures Mike. I rather like the crane, is it a USA Trains model?

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

The camera is a Kodak Easy Share CX6330 digital . And the crane is from USA .

[Great Western]

I hope Wally is happy at the State Park, I must say I wouldn't be.  Given the options of watching trains go by or  selling  bait I go for the trains everytime.

Was he pensioned off and given a "golden handshake"?   Or, as seems to be the custom now just told he was not wanted anymore. 

Let me know Mike, as I shall not sleep well tonight.

[Anonymous]

"golden handshake and on the level"?

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

Wally is retired now and very happy sitting in the same chair in the same position . I being the CEO of this railroad got him the job at the state park out of the goodness of my heart . I wish I could have done more for him as he never took a day off but it wasn't in the budget per the chief financial officer (Connie).

[Great Western]

Well Mike he seems happy and you obviously did all you could for him.  A pity the 1:1 railroads aren't as generous.

[ttrigg]

RbFSRWy
From the Desk of the President

Subject: Help Wanted:

Experienced specialists in train operations and maintenance.  Excellent opportunity for advancement.  Foreign travel required, must have current passport and shot records.  Good pay, long hours, three meals provided per day.  Apply at home offices of The Dixie D, ask for East of Eden Lines counselors. 

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

I'll pass the word down the line to Wally and see if he is interested . I don't think the shipping.........I mean travel expenses would be too much for it........I mean him .

[S&G Rute of the Silver River]

I'll take that job. I need a passport don't I, see you in six months! In the meentime better hire Wally.

[Capt Bob Johnson]

6 months?  Ha!  Thimk!  Anybody willing to go to iraq, the govmnt git u a passyport real quik!

You got a job, and you can work your way over there by decking on the tug thats taking the "New" enjine and stuff over there for Task Force TJ!