Altafest
At The Post.
After bringing his Scoot in to the bumping post one final time, CNW veteran engineer Bruce Prather (left) pulled the pin after 47 years. Standing with Bruce is Roger W., another CNW vet who retired a few years ago and came down to wish Bruce well.
Bruce was my first instructor way back in 97. My first train was a blocked like Sh**, 147 car, 7800 ft long PRCB. After tying on, Bruce looked over and asked "Have you been paying attention from that side the last three years?" I said yes and he replied "Well I guess we will find out." He got up and into the seat I went. I managed to wheel that thing to Iowa without tearing it up or knocking Bruce or the Conductor out of their seats. Many more stories besides this one. Another "Old School" Hogger gone from the roster. Congrats Bruce. You have earned it.
At The Post.
After bringing his Scoot in to the bumping post one final time, CNW veteran engineer Bruce Prather (left) pulled the pin after 47 years. Standing with Bruce is Roger W., another CNW vet who retired a few years ago and came down to wish Bruce well.
Bruce was my first instructor way back in 97. My first train was a blocked like Sh**, 147 car, 7800 ft long PRCB. After tying on, Bruce looked over and asked "Have you been paying attention from that side the last three years?" I said yes and he replied "Well I guess we will find out." He got up and into the seat I went. I managed to wheel that thing to Iowa without tearing it up or knocking Bruce or the Conductor out of their seats. Many more stories besides this one. Another "Old School" Hogger gone from the roster. Congrats Bruce. You have earned it.