- Paul North.
BaltACD wanswheel BaltACD I also have a set of steroscopic slides and the viewer that my father purchased as at 13 year old boy of the B&O's Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927. Ironicly the Fair was held at the same location that I would retire from. I had also been a part of the team that opened B&O's Baltimore Terminal Services Center in 1978 in the same building space I would retire from in 2016 with that space having been reconfigured for the Baltimore Division Dispatching Center, with the Division Offices in adjoining space. The semaphore signals that are visible are part of the HX Tower interlocking at Halethorpe, MD. The brick tower building still exists, the interlocking doesn't; having been moved about 1 mile West, for additional track capacity and renamed St. Denis. Movement adds a great deal to the static images of my slides. Wow, The logistics of the show. Had to have had a great dispatcher to manage all that operation. Its amazing when the heads of corporations want to do something, the troops can make it happen. Beancounters be dammed. Baltacd, Congratulations on 51 years of service. Hope you have a lot of satisfaction in your career. Enjoy playing with the racers. I thank you for the informative info you have provided. As Spock said, "Live long and Prosper."
wanswheel BaltACD I also have a set of steroscopic slides and the viewer that my father purchased as at 13 year old boy of the B&O's Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927. Ironicly the Fair was held at the same location that I would retire from. I had also been a part of the team that opened B&O's Baltimore Terminal Services Center in 1978 in the same building space I would retire from in 2016 with that space having been reconfigured for the Baltimore Division Dispatching Center, with the Division Offices in adjoining space. The semaphore signals that are visible are part of the HX Tower interlocking at Halethorpe, MD. The brick tower building still exists, the interlocking doesn't; having been moved about 1 mile West, for additional track capacity and renamed St. Denis.
BaltACD I also have a set of steroscopic slides and the viewer that my father purchased as at 13 year old boy of the B&O's Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927. Ironicly the Fair was held at the same location that I would retire from. I had also been a part of the team that opened B&O's Baltimore Terminal Services Center in 1978 in the same building space I would retire from in 2016 with that space having been reconfigured for the Baltimore Division Dispatching Center, with the Division Offices in adjoining space. The semaphore signals that are visible are part of the HX Tower interlocking at Halethorpe, MD. The brick tower building still exists, the interlocking doesn't; having been moved about 1 mile West, for additional track capacity and renamed St. Denis.
I also have a set of steroscopic slides and the viewer that my father purchased as at 13 year old boy of the B&O's Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927. Ironicly the Fair was held at the same location that I would retire from. I had also been a part of the team that opened B&O's Baltimore Terminal Services Center in 1978 in the same building space I would retire from in 2016 with that space having been reconfigured for the Baltimore Division Dispatching Center, with the Division Offices in adjoining space.
The semaphore signals that are visible are part of the HX Tower interlocking at Halethorpe, MD. The brick tower building still exists, the interlocking doesn't; having been moved about 1 mile West, for additional track capacity and renamed St. Denis.
Movement adds a great deal to the static images of my slides.
Wow, The logistics of the show. Had to have had a great dispatcher to manage all that operation. Its amazing when the heads of corporations want to do something, the troops can make it happen. Beancounters be dammed.
Baltacd,
Congratulations on 51 years of service. Hope you have a lot of satisfaction in your career. Enjoy playing with the racers. I thank you for the informative info you have provided. As Spock said, "Live long and Prosper."
BaltACD wanswheel BaltACD I also have a set of steroscopic slides and the viewer that my father purchased as at 13 year old boy of the B&O's Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927. Ironicly the Fair was held at the same location that I would retire from. I had also been a part of the team that opened B&O's Baltimore Terminal Services Center in 1978 in the same building space I would retire from in 2016 with that space having been reconfigured for the Baltimore Division Dispatching Center, with the Division Offices in adjoining space. The semaphore signals that are visible are part of the HX Tower interlocking at Halethorpe, MD. The brick tower building still exists, the interlocking doesn't; having been moved about 1 mile West, for additional track capacity and renamed St. Denis. Movement adds a great deal to the static images of my slides. Wow, The logistics of the show. Had to have had a great dispatcher to manage all that operation. Its amazing when the heads of corporations want to do something, the troops can make it happen. Beancounters be dammed.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
Just be careful that if you go out for a drive that you don't end up in the company parking lot (been there, done that!).
Semper Vaporo
Pkgs.
Lower Prices and stop making it a pain in the butt to be a railroad customer.
Congratulations, may your retirement be a happy and healthy one!
The first few weeks you'll feel like your on vacation, but after a while you wake up asking yourself, shouldn't I be going to work? Took me awhile to get use to my new pattern in life.
Good luck and best wishes.
BaltACD The Division, at the request of my fellow Dispatchers, named the 2 miles of the South Baltimore Branch between Control Points Carroll and Clifford in my honor. I accepted it on behalf of my Grandfathers 47 years of service and my fathers 37 years of service as well as my 51 years of service. MCABEE Yard Limits. So I get to antognize future generations of CSX employees! Even on the last day I worked - something 'new' happened - Every day the aim is the same, but the playing field changes, day in, day out and hour by hour. Save
The Division, at the request of my fellow Dispatchers, named the 2 miles of the South Baltimore Branch between Control Points Carroll and Clifford in my honor. I accepted it on behalf of my Grandfathers 47 years of service and my fathers 37 years of service as well as my 51 years of service. MCABEE Yard Limits. So I get to antognize future generations of CSX employees!
Even on the last day I worked - something 'new' happened - Every day the aim is the same, but the playing field changes, day in, day out and hour by hour.
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Congratulations on your retirement. Half a Century is a long time. I'll be there in another 12 years.
wanswheel BaltACD Not odd, but totally unique - a 'badge' worn by one of my ancestors that participated in the parade that celebrated the 'Laying of the First Stone' of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, July 4, 1828. Balt, congratulations and stay in shape for your carrier's first stone party on July 4, 2028!
BaltACD
Not odd, but totally unique - a 'badge' worn by one of my ancestors that participated in the parade that celebrated the 'Laying of the First Stone' of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, July 4, 1828.
Balt, congratulations and stay in shape for your carrier's first stone party on July 4, 2028!
BaltACD Not odd, but totally unique - a 'badge' worn by one of my ancestors that participated in the parade that celebrated the 'Laying of the First Stone' of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, July 4, 1828.
Balt, congrats on a long and productive career
SD70M-2DudeHe replied "All these years on the radio I've been hearing all sorts of stuff about this big picture, and I would like to see it just once before I go. Could you show it to me?". At that point he was asked to leave, apparently the Chief didn't find it funny
I once had a sign up in my cubicle "I love it when a plan comes together, when does this one come together?" My boss didn't apprecieate it, either...
Balt - congrats! Enjoy your free time - at least until everyone discovers you have it!
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
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January's activity - Homestead-Miami & Sebring
I assume all is tuned and ready for hopefully an expanded season of 'seat time'. 51 years!! Shoot, that means I've got 10 to catch up!!!
Balt, A couple years ago I sold an O scale WM SD35 to an engineer in the Baltimore area. I believe George goes by the nickname of 'Snake'. Ring any bells?
Congrat's on an amazing career, well done.
Bob
BaltACDI accepted it on behalf of my Grandfathers 47 years of service and my fathers 37 years of service as well as my 51 years of service.
Three generations; 135 years of service. Quite the accomplishment that the McAbee family should be very proud of.
Norm
51 years, wow! That's a lot of dedication. Congratulations on a well-deserved upcoming break, a permanent one that is. Enjoy the races.
zugmann 50 years. Ever figure out the big picture? If you ever get bored - you can trade with me. 10 down, god knows how many more to go
50 years. Ever figure out the big picture? If you ever get bored - you can trade with me. 10 down, god knows how many more to go
A few years ago an Engineer who was close to retirement went into the RTC Centre in Edmonton to visit. But instead of talking to anyone he just stood there and stared at the wall, thinking deeply. After a few minutes someone came over and asked what he was doing. He replied "All these years on the radio I've been hearing all sorts of stuff about this big picture, and I would like to see it just once before I go. Could you show it to me?". At that point he was asked to leave, apparently the Chief didn't find it funny .
Or at least that's how the story was told to me. Even if it's not true that one's too good not to share. At least the only pictures you have to worry about now Balt are on your wall! And I too hope you will continue to post here, I too have learned a lot from you and will always appreciate your thoughts and postings.
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
Best Wishes to you!
Too many changes!
Thank You, I have learned a lot from you, Sir!
Congratulations on your retirement! Since you already have a major interest other than work, you will have more time for that and hopefully time to develop another interest or two. I wish you good health and much happiness, and a long and enjoyable retirement.
blue streak 1Does thist mean that you are not going to be able to dispatch the first double stack thru the new Virginia Ave tunnel bore ? Or maybe a cab ride on first double stack ?
Don't know what I'll be doing Friday, but it won't have anything to do with the Virginia Ave. Tunnel.
It's always bittersweet when I hear of friends pulling the pin and retiring, but after 50+ years you deserve to take it easy. Of course, from what I hear from our retired friends, you will be busier than when you were working. At least now, you have more control over what you will be busy at.
Congratulations.
Jeff
D.Carleton "...A hearty congratulations on a job well done and seen to its finish. May you enjoy another healthy half-century in retirement..."
"...A hearty congratulations on a job well done and seen to its finish. May you enjoy another healthy half-century in retirement..."
BaltACD: To you, and your friends," Fair winds, and following seas!"... To those that wern't, Confusion!
Mighty big assumption there that they do indeed have a picture at all. Said that 3 weeks ago when they furloughed and were already short handed.Congrats to Balt ACD on his well earned retirement, and his escape from the games of management.
Does thist mean that you are not going to be able to dispatch the first double stack thru the new Virginia Ave tunnel bore ? Or maybe a cab ride on first double stack ?
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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And thanks, C&O, for bringing this happy event to our attention!
A hearty congratulations on a job well done and seen to its finish. May you enjoy another healthy half-century in retirement.
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