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Ray Bottles Radio Interview20th Century Limited


An Interview with New York Central 20th Century Limited Brakeman Ray Bottles

In June of 2002 Elyria Radio Station WEOL AM 930 interviewed Ray Bottles who is the last 20th Century Limited Brakeman in regular service with a railroad. As of the time of the interview Ray was employed by CSX.

Ray talks about his passenger service experiences with the New York Central and Penn Central railroads and also offers his insights into today's railroading environment.

The interview is just under 42 minutes long.

Click on the link to take you to the Interview.

 http://nyc.railfan.net/RayBottles.html

 

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The 20th Century Limited would go from New York to Chicago in 16 hours via the Water Level Rout.

 

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                                 Conrail

 

                                         

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                         Burlington Northern

 

                                 

                 Erie Railroad