Making the joint  Contributor's Pick!       
The brakeman connects the air line from the engine to the train. Back in the day, this might have involved steam lines as well, though not on this car, which was always electric heat. The cars on the other end are ex Jersey Central, and steam lines were definitely part of their past.
Date: 5/6/2023 Location: Van Buren, AR   Map Show Van Buren on a rail map Views: 44 Collection Of:   Tom Beckett
Locomotives: AM 44(C420)    Author:  Tom Beckett
Making the joint
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Passenger,Action This picture is part of album:  A&M Birthday Trip
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Steve Coraggio General Great shot of the brakeman connecting the air line, description and car's history and heritage 5/29/2023 8:31:32 AM

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