Timetable Cover
Some of you may have seen this photo in a different format.
Back when I worked for the Soo/CP they asked me for some photos for the cover of thier timetable. I gave them a bunch to choose from and the US rule team selected this one. It was published on the timetable with little fanfare. Or so I thought. I came to find out that the "Leadership" in Calgary did not like the fact the bridge said "Soo Line" on it and were upset. Heavan forbid a little nod to history. This was during the "Hey we are CP, and it will ONLY be CP" era. Hey, I didn't make the call on using the photo. I know the guy who did, and he had balls of steel. Great guy too! It blew over after a bit, and I got many great acknowledgments from other employees who liked it. To this day, I get a good laugh out of it.
It's also weird to me, to see this timetable show up on eBay from time to time. Hey, if you buy one, I'll sign it for you!
© Eric T. Hendrickson 2015 All Rights Reserved
Timetable Cover
Some of you may have seen this photo in a different format.
Back when I worked for the Soo/CP they asked me for some photos for the cover of thier timetable. I gave them a bunch to choose from and the US rule team selected this one. It was published on the timetable with little fanfare. Or so I thought. I came to find out that the "Leadership" in Calgary did not like the fact the bridge said "Soo Line" on it and were upset. Heavan forbid a little nod to history. This was during the "Hey we are CP, and it will ONLY be CP" era. Hey, I didn't make the call on using the photo. I know the guy who did, and he had balls of steel. Great guy too! It blew over after a bit, and I got many great acknowledgments from other employees who liked it. To this day, I get a good laugh out of it.
It's also weird to me, to see this timetable show up on eBay from time to time. Hey, if you buy one, I'll sign it for you!
© Eric T. Hendrickson 2015 All Rights Reserved