New Haven Railroad tower operator and railfan photographer Bob Hughes is seen while relaxing at tower SS38 in Stamford, Connecticut, ca 1968, Bob Hughes collection
New Haven Railroad tower operator and railfan photographer Bob Hughes is seen while relaxing at tower SS38 in Stamford, Connecticut, ca 1968, Bob Hughes collection. Don't get the wrong idea here that this is some sort of featherbed position, because in an eight hour trick at the signal station there is perhaps as many as 280 trains to be handled during the day. Also this job actually requires that you perform your job right the first time, because you don't get a second chance! The view out of the window is to the east.
New Haven Railroad tower operator and railfan photographer Bob Hughes is seen while relaxing at tower SS38 in Stamford, Connecticut, ca 1968, Bob Hughes collection
New Haven Railroad tower operator and railfan photographer Bob Hughes is seen while relaxing at tower SS38 in Stamford, Connecticut, ca 1968, Bob Hughes collection. Don't get the wrong idea here that this is some sort of featherbed position, because in an eight hour trick at the signal station there is perhaps as many as 280 trains to be handled during the day. Also this job actually requires that you perform your job right the first time, because you don't get a second chance! The view out of the window is to the east.