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    Time to say goodbye ........

    to a 47 year Railroad career that is.

    As a third generation railroader my time has come to retire at months end. With vacation time left to burn this coming Wed will be my last day as I turn my company car over, in what might be a Nor'easter snow storm, only fitting !

    So as we say in the rail industry, 'pull the pin and head into the sunset'. Hopefully the next chapter will be as rewarding as the past 47 years.........
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Congratulations to you on a wonderful career and even more so on your retirement!!!
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congratulations on your retirement!
    All the very best for your plans ahead!

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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congratulations Dave. Wishing you many happy retirement years.

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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congrats!! You’ve sure earned it.


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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congratulations Dave!

    That’s an awesome run. Enjoy your retirement in great health and wealth.
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    Dave - you’ll love it! I’m busier now than I’ve ever been.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congrats, and enjoy every moment of your retirement.

    One of these days when things get better we can get together since we are so close.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congratulations !, You will love it and wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congratulations. Glad you are join those of us who are fortunate to get out with good health and time to enjoy life.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congrats!!!!!
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    Congrats Dave! Enjoy your well deserved time to do with as you please now!

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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    gents, thanks for the kind words and Joe, great music vid, Thanks !

    it's bittersweet for I can honestly say I truly loved my railroading career. It all started 65 years ago sitting on my dads lap at a tower he worked 'RB' outside of Buffalo........
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    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    What a great photo! Enjoying your career is up there with one of the best gifts in life. Glad your dad got you inspired all those years ago.

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    Congratulations.
    Hope you have a long, happy and healthy retirement.
    I'll be pulling the pin on my RR job in two years or less.
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    Congratulations, Dave!
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Quote Originally Posted by RickS View Post
    Congratulations.
    I'll be pulling the pin on my RR job in two years or less.
    Thanks Rick, what railroad do you work for ?
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    gents, thanks for the kind words and Joe, great music vid, Thanks !

    it's bittersweet for I can honestly say I truly loved my railroading career. It all started 65 years ago sitting on my dads lap at a tower he worked 'RB' outside of Buffalo........
    What an awesome photo. Great memories I’m sure. Thank you for sharing with us.
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    Dave .... congrats on your retirement! Enjoy it in good health. Which railroad did you work for. I used to cover the Class 1 RRs as an equity analyst back in the 2002-2008 timeframe.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Quote Originally Posted by cmalak View Post
    Dave .... congrats on your retirement! Enjoy it in good health. Which railroad did you work for. I used to cover the Class 1 RRs as an equity analyst back in the 2002-2008 timeframe.
    Cyril, I hired out(while still in College) for the Penn Central Railroad, 4-1-74. I'm finishing up my career in the Shortline side of the industry with GVT Rail System ( Custom Freight Rail & Transloading | Genesee Valley Transportation )
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Congratulations Dave! You will love it. Don’t make any big decisions for a few months.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congrats! Enjoy the music! As JT said, “Try not to try too hard, it’s just a lovely ride!”

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    Congrats. Enjoy your time.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    to a 47 year Railroad career that is.

    As a third generation railroader my time has come to retire at months end. With vacation time left to burn this coming Wed will be my last day as I turn my company car over, in what might be a Nor'easter snow storm, only fitting !

    So as we say in the rail industry, 'pull the pin and head into the sunset'. Hopefully the next chapter will be as rewarding as the past 47 years.........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Thanks Rick, what railroad do you work for ?
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    Congratulations Dave , and enjoy your retirement in good health and much music listening.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congrats on your retirement!


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    That’s a big deal Dave; huge congratulations! Yes, it’s the end of a career but the beginning of the next chapter. Take care of yourself, enjoy the ride and the music. You’ve earned it!
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    Huge congrats!! Have a happy, healthy, retirement. It'll be 5 years for me this coming Tuesday. Seems like yesterday. Wish I could slow time down just a little (except for the pandemic).
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Cyril, I hired out(while still in College) for the Penn Central Railroad, 4-1-74. I'm finishing up my career in the Shortline side of the industry with GVT Rail System ( Custom Freight Rail & Transloading | Genesee Valley Transportation )
    Very cool Dave. Well like everyone else is saying enjoy the next chapter in good health and with lots of music Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmalak View Post
    Very cool Dave. Well like everyone else is saying enjoy the next chapter in good health and with lots of music Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........Time to say goodbye ........
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    PS - Cyril, Great to see you posting again. It’s been a while! Hope all is well.
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    Re: Time to say goodbye ........

    Congrats and enjoy retirement

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    A bit late to the party but congrats on your retirement from the RR Dave.
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    Thanks George, I was somewhat amazed as to how long it took me to adjust, probably 8 months or so !
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Dave, it only took me one night !!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Thanks George, I was somewhat amazed as to how long it took me to adjust, probably 8 months or so !
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    Mark, LOL most retirees have told me the same but I admit after 47 years it was tough to say goodbye. I was blessed, I loved my career/job !
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Mark, LOL most retirees have told me the same but I admit after 47 years it was tough to say goodbye. I was blessed, I loved my career/job !
    I was an Engineer......lots of time away from home, don't miss it at all. Had some great memories though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MDP View Post
    I was an Engineer......lots of time away from home, don't miss it at all. Had some great memories though!
    Understood, my brother retired after 36 years as a 'throttle jockey' and he felt the same way. After my first five years in Operations I spent the rest of my career in Mg'mt.
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Understood, my brother retired after 36 years as a 'throttle jockey' and he felt the same way. After my first five years in Operations I spent the rest of my career in Mg'mt.
    Congratulations Dave. I retired 11 years ago and I still don't know when I found time to work, because I'm always busy. The secret is to have some hobbies, which I know you do.
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    Hey thanks Jack, I'm into my third year now and fully adjusted, LOL !! I have to admit though, I do spend some time on

    virtual railfan ......... Fairport, New York, USA (East) | Virtual Railfan LIVE - YouTube
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    I worked for the Southern Railroad while in college. I was a yard switch man. It paid really well, but was very dangerous. In fact, I was inline waiting for an opening when one came open when a veteran switch man was killed on the job and others ahead of me in-line dropped out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    I worked for the Southern Railroad while in college.
    Ahhh, the good old Southern. Do you remember their official slogan ? 'Give a green light to Innovation'

    Were you there during the time of Stanley Crane before he came to Conrail os our CEO ?
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    I was there from late 1969 through 1972
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