L&NRavennaDispatcherBoard copyX

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L&NRavennaDispatcherBoard copyX
L&NRavennaDispatcherBoard copyX

One more late night oldie from the 70's. We would on occasion visit Mr Clarence Treadway who was a dispatcher in Ravenna, Ky on occasion. Almost always after dark as Clarence worked second shift. The dispatcher was located on the second floor in the northeast corner of the Ravenna depot which also housed the EK Division officials and later the Sub-Division officials as divisions grew bigger and officials grew fewer. It was a very large room, big enough to hold a dozen or more desks and all the hustle and bustle of a busy place.
Alas by the 70's it was totally empty except for the Dispatcher's board and one chair. At night it was also totally dark except for one dim 25 or 40 watt light over the board. (So please excuse the dreadful K25 attempt at photos.)
It was always a treat to talk to Clarence who started working for the L&N at age 15 or 16 as I recall as a water boy. These visits also lead to more than one trip to Hazard ASAP upon learning of the power there (ie, RS-3's). Had to imagine this was 50 years ago. Sigh. Sometimes I really miss the good ol days. For those interested that's Typo above the Sprite can.

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