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The Railroad Track Walker

This image from The Modern Railroad (1911), captures a track walker, lantern in hand, performing his nightly duties.

RAILROAD RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT END EVEN WITH THE TRACK WALKER

About this Document

  • Source: The Modern Railroad
  • Author: Edward Hungerford
  • Publisher: A.C. McClurg & Co.
  • Published: Chicago
  • Date: 1911