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7. My Grandfather Worked On The Railroad

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 09:08 PM

Aug 11

Both in Italy & in Illinois.
He never got hurt badly but he knew many guys that did in the yard & in the roundhouse.
Definitely a danger zone.

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Remember then? Pennies on the railroad track. [View all] Ptah Aug 11 OP

To make the pennies flat and squished, of course. Ocelot II Aug 11 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Kali999 Aug 11 #3

Train yards are dangerous. Kali999 Aug 11 #5

My Grandfather Worked On The Railroad ProfessorGAC Aug 11 #7