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Where order forks were used, the Operator took advantage of any slack time between trains to tie up some slip-knot string loops, in order to have a ready supply, in case the trains started coming in fleets.

The orders were placed inside the slip knot and it was tightened around them.  Then the string loop was stretched over the nail on each side of the fork.  It was important to take note of, and remember, which direction the nails were angled.  The nails were angled so that, if pointed properly, the string loop would slip off when the employee's arm passed through it.  If the fork was presented "backward", the wooden fork sticks would break off and go with the string.

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