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Anybody got change for a nickle? 'cause heres my two-cents worth. When I was a youngster in Battle Creek MI, hanging around the Grand Trunk Western, the road crews were transported everywhere in company owned Chevy Suburbans, and later, in Ford vans. I'd hardly call these beaters "Limos", I suppose these days with "down-sizing", the RR contracts out these services to private companies. <br />I agree, that the term "Limo", was a reference made in humor. I recall, that around 1980, or so, an Amtrak conductor whom I had known for years, was retiring. Battle Creek was the crew-change point for the Toronto train. On his last run, a bunch of the fellows chipped in on a stretch-limo, <br />to pick him up at the depot and whisk him off to an impromptu "retirement party" at the local watering hole. The ride was only a few blocks, but the drinks flowed until well after normal closing time. <br /> Todd C.
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