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Security! Security!
We are back on our tracks after exploring the mountain scenery. The temporary stop was nice for a while, but eventually we have to start moving forward once again. As your passengers prepare for another day of enjoying the passing scenery while sitting in the luxury lounge drinking their favorite coffee, your train security is…
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Weather Report – Rain
I don’t know about you, but I always love it when it rains. There is just something about the way it hits the roof of my house at night that relaxes me to sleep. Then if there is a bit of lightning and thunder with it, oh man… it makes me feel so happy. Ok,…
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It’s a Climb!
Step off the train with me for a moment and let’s try something different. I know that you all have heard the thought that life is like a mountain, it’s a climb. There are easy parts and then there are very difficult parts, but we all have to keep moving forward to reach the other…
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Negligence has Consequences
One of the ways that a train can have failures or even accidents is due to negligence. When things are not taken care of appropriately the likelihood of issues arising increases. When a conductor of a train is negligent in enforcing or ensuring safety compliance, it can result in severe injuries of others. Their job…
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What are you Showing?
Throughout my entire life “image” was key to success. But what most people think of when I say “image” is referring to outward appearance; makeup, hair, athleticism, or even your body type. I could go into a whole lot about how the world uses people’s insecurities about their looks to sell products and make a…
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Winter Blues
The Christian life is full of ups and downs. We can be going through the most difficult of circumstances, but yet be closer to God than ever because He is all we have. Or we can be experiencing His amazing joy in our life and we can do nothing but praise Him and feel Him…
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Are you keeping up with Maintenance?
With proactive railroad maintenance, you can avoid safety issues and unforeseen track outages. Whether a single-track siding needs a yearly inspection or your facility needs on-site support to avoid shutdowns, regular maintenance is necessary for a smooth-running train. Track maintenance services include –– Tie Replacement– Rail Replacement– Tamping (a self-propelled, rail-mounted machine used to pack…
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Memory Baggage
I am looking at this post and I can’t seem to find the words. Looking back at my life has always been a struggle for me. My childhood, teen years, and even college years all have a lot of hard memories tied to them. I guess you can say that my baggage car is full…
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New Year’s Maintenance
Making New Years resolutions is a long tradition that has been passed down through the ages. It is a time to reflect and consider what in your life you would like to change or make better. Most of the time we look at our health or our job goals, and set a new plan that…
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Our Conductor
1. Ensuring that the train follows applicable safety rules and practices2. Making sure that the train stays on schedule starting from the stations3. Opening and closing power-operated doors4. Selling and checking tickets and other customer service duties5. Ensuring that any cars and cargo are picked up and dropped off properly6. Completing in-route paperwork7. Directing the…