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multigraincracker

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3. I only took the job because of the pay.

Reply to murielm99 (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 22, 2024, 04:13 AM

Jul 2024

Worked lots of hours and I wanted to retire with a little more cash. Most of those that worked in that yard doing what I did got a disability retirement. I didn’t want to do that so I didn’t apply for one. I loaded cars and trucks and was not employed by the railroad. That was over 20 years ago and I’m sure it’s different now.

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I worked in a CSX rail yard for 4 years. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #1

My dad was a yardmaster for several years. murielm99 Jul 2024 #2

I only took the job because of the pay. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #3