Joe, I started on the P&LE as a brakeman in 1967. I worked there for a couple of years before getting laid off due to a slow-down in business. I had a long break in service when I went in the Army and worked in the TV industry for many years. I got back into railroading in the early 90s with the Ohio Central. I was promoted to Superintendent of Operations of the Youngstown Division in 2003 and worked there until the railroad was sold in 2008.
I've run a LOT of diesels!