There were three operators at Norden with the same pronunciation of their last name. Danny Theil, Dorris Teel and Shorty Teal. Wes, according to all my notes and Diesels Over Donner that's how I have Shorty's last name spelled. But Stein and I could be wrong on that one. Dorris was the last operator who closed down Norden. I wasn't there that day but got up the following day and Dorris took me in the depot to recreate the final day with a few shots. I was able to empty the trash can and got a ton of train orders track car lineups and other misc. paper work from the final days at Norden. They are indeed treasured. Bill Lynch and I have had some good laughs over my being at Norden and having the run of the place. Although by 1975 I did have a letter of authority to be on the property to do photography. As for Sandy she was a nice person and boy are there some great stories about her from "The Bear" Jim Mahon. What a great place.
Dick Dorn