Time to say goodbye ........

cmalak said:
Dave .... congrats on your retirement! Enjoy it in good health. Which railroad did you work for. I used to cover the Class 1 RRs as an equity analyst back in the 2002-2008 timeframe.
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Cyril, I hired out(while still in College) for the Penn Central Railroad, 4-1-74. I'm finishing up my career in the Shortline side of the industry with GVT Rail System ( Custom Freight Rail & Transloading | Genesee Valley Transportation )
 
Congrats. Enjoy your time.

Mikado463 said:
to a 47 year Railroad career that is.

As a third generation railroader my time has come to retire at months end. With vacation time left to burn this coming Wed will be my last day as I turn my company car over, in what might be a Nor'easter snow storm, only fitting !

So as we say in the rail industry, 'pull the pin and head into the sunset'. Hopefully the next chapter will be as rewarding as the past 47 years.........
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Congratulations Dave , and enjoy your retirement in good health and much music listening.
 
That’s a big deal Dave; huge congratulations! Yes, it’s the end of a career but the beginning of the next chapter. Take care of yourself, enjoy the ride and the music. You’ve earned it!
 
Huge congrats!! Have a happy, healthy, retirement. It'll be 5 years for me this coming Tuesday. Seems like yesterday. Wish I could slow time down just a little (except for the pandemic).
 
cmalak said:
Very cool Dave. Well like everyone else is saying enjoy the next chapter in good health and with lots of music [emoji106][emoji109][emoji898][emoji322][emoji324]
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+1

PS - Cyril, Great to see you posting again. It’s been a while! Hope all is well.
 
Thanks George, I was somewhat amazed as to how long it took me to adjust, probably 8 months or so !
 
Mark, LOL most retirees have told me the same but I admit after 47 years it was tough to say goodbye. I was blessed, I loved my career/job !
 
Mikado463 said:
Mark, LOL most retirees have told me the same but I admit after 47 years it was tough to say goodbye. I was blessed, I loved my career/job !
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I was an Engineer......lots of time away from home, don't miss it at all. Had some great memories though!
 
MDP said:
I was an Engineer......lots of time away from home, don't miss it at all. Had some great memories though!
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Understood, my brother retired after 36 years as a 'throttle jockey' and he felt the same way. After my first five years in Operations I spent the rest of my career in Mg'mt.
 
Mikado463 said:
Understood, my brother retired after 36 years as a 'throttle jockey' and he felt the same way. After my first five years in Operations I spent the rest of my career in Mg'mt.
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Congratulations Dave. I retired 11 years ago and I still don't know when I found time to work, because I'm always busy. The secret is to have some hobbies, which I know you do.
 
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