Operator Jean
As a former operator, I have always loved these types of photos. This shot, taken by Clyde Stickley in 1970 shows ATSF agent/operator Jean Ferguson working at her desk in Waynoka, Oklahoma. This shot has all the basic operator items including: Scissor phone to talk to the dispatcher on the block line, CTC machine, current employee timetable hanging from the machine (ATSF Plains Division ETT #3), ATSF calendar on the wall, train orders/clearances/lineups and other paperwork on desk. She seems to be fairly young and very ladylike and sports a big smile.
I am completely unfamiliar with this location and the Santa Fe isn't on the top of my favorites however, I always loved this photograph.
Operator Jean
As a former operator, I have always loved these types of photos. This shot, taken by Clyde Stickley in 1970 shows ATSF agent/operator Jean Ferguson working at her desk in Waynoka, Oklahoma. This shot has all the basic operator items including: Scissor phone to talk to the dispatcher on the block line, CTC machine, current employee timetable hanging from the machine (ATSF Plains Division ETT #3), ATSF calendar on the wall, train orders/clearances/lineups and other paperwork on desk. She seems to be fairly young and very ladylike and sports a big smile.
I am completely unfamiliar with this location and the Santa Fe isn't on the top of my favorites however, I always loved this photograph.