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Balt ACD member retiredn from CSX this week with 51.5 Years

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Posted by Paul_D_North_Jr on Friday, December 23, 2016 7:26 AM
railroad shows of the past
from Trains September 1977  p. 18
 
 
 
 
the Fair of the Iron Horse
from Trains September 1977  p. 20

- Paul North.

"This Fascinating Railroad Business" (title of 1943 book by Robert Selph Henry of the AAR)
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Posted by Electroliner 1935 on Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:07 PM

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." 

 

 

 

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Posted by Electroliner 1935 on Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:00 PM

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. 

 

 

 

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Posted by rdamon on Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:34 PM
Looks like there was another retirement this week … The last active F-4 Phantom II was retired yesterday.
 
 
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Posted by BaltACD on Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:07 PM

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.

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

              

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Posted by wanswheel on Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:54 PM

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.

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Posted by Semper Vaporo on Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:37 PM

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

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Posted by CandOforprogress2 on Thursday, December 22, 2016 12:44 PM

Lower Prices and stop making it a pain in the butt to be a railroad customer.

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Posted by K4sPRR on Thursday, December 22, 2016 12:31 PM

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.

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Posted by CandOforprogress2 on Thursday, December 22, 2016 12:07 PM

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

 

Would there be a Carrol and or Clifford CP sign in the right of way somewhere?

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Posted by CMStPnP on Thursday, December 22, 2016 11:38 AM

Congratulations on your retirement.    Half a Century is a long time.Cool    I'll be there in another 12 years.

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Posted by rdamon on Thursday, December 22, 2016 11:35 AM
Congratulations and best of luck on the next chapter.
 
Very impressive career!
 
Thank you for taking the time to explain things to us outsiders. We all owe you a drink or two!! Beer
 
We get to learn something new every day as well. Big Smile

 

Thank you,
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Posted by BaltACD on Thursday, December 22, 2016 11:27 AM

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!

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.

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

              

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Posted by wanswheel on Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:19 AM

 

 

 

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!

 

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Posted by Ulrich on Thursday, December 22, 2016 7:25 AM

Balt, congrats on a long and productive career  

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, December 22, 2016 6:59 AM

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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

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!

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Posted by BOB WITHORN on Thursday, December 22, 2016 6:15 AM

[quote user="BaltACD"]

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

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Posted by Norm48327 on Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:29 AM

BaltACD
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.

Three generations; 135 years of service. Quite the accomplishment that the McAbee family should be very proud of.

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Posted by SD70M-2Dude on Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:19 AM

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 

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 Grumpy.

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

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Posted by NDG on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:47 PM

Best Wishes to you!

Too many changes!

Thank You, I have learned a lot from you, Sir!

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Posted by SALfan on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:30 PM

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. 

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Posted by BaltACD on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:02 PM

January's activity - Homestead-Miami & Sebring

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

              

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Posted by BaltACD on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:59 PM

blue streak 1
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 ?

Don't know what I'll be doing Friday, but it won't have anything to do with the Virginia Ave. Tunnel.

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Posted by jeffhergert on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:51 PM

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.

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Posted by samfp1943 on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:36 PM

D.Carleton

"...A hearty congratulations on a job well done and seen to its finish. May you enjoy another healthy half-century in retirement..."

 

ABSOLUTELY!  Bow

  BaltACD:   To you, and your friends," Fair winds, and following seas!"... To those that wern't,  Confusion! Thumbs UpThumbs Up Smile, Wink & Grin

 

 


 

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Posted by rockymidlandrr on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:29 PM

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.

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:19 PM

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 ?

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Posted by zugmann on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:37 PM

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 

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by dakotafred on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:25 PM

And thanks, C&O, for bringing this happy event to our attention!

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Posted by D.Carleton on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:15 PM

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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