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Tyranny of Amtrak Crews
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 06-21-2012 - 09:37

Way back in 1985 with a ride on the Empire Builder I realized with some dismay that a non-railroader (aka an Amtrak crew chief) was in charge of the trains passengers. This guy was barking out orders to his hapless crew the entire trip, and being a real bully to them and to passengers.
I got the distinct impression that this guy was an airline reject. The sad fact in today's society seems to be that if you give people a little power over others, they will exercise their power in unjust ways. The whole TSA-ification of all of our transport modes does not help either. I am very pleased to see someone else complain about a Trains staff writer, although I think that Bob Johnston pales in comparison to Fred Fraudley whose credo seems to be - "Give me a cabride and I will tow the railroad management line."

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  The Rail Baron's Not So Excellent Adventure E.M. Frimbo 06-20-2012 - 21:37
  Re: The Rail Baron's Not So Excellent Adventure P. K. Lukens 06-20-2012 - 22:01
  Re: The Rail Baron's Not So Excellent Adventure Don 06-20-2012 - 22:30
  Re: The Rail Baron's Not So Excellent Adventure BOB2 06-21-2012 - 07:21
  Tyranny of Amtrak Crews Pdxrailtransit 06-21-2012 - 09:37
  Re: Tyranny of Amtrak Crews Roosevelt Sims 06-24-2012 - 23:00
  It's Not What You Know, It's How Good You Are At Bamboozling Holly Gibson 06-25-2012 - 02:59
  Re: It's Not What You Know, It's How Good You Are At Bamboozling o 06-25-2012 - 22:52
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