The latest in “Safety First” clothing for the well dressed UP switchman.
Jim
Why not? Makes them easier to see=safer. Doubt though if they are UPRR issued. Probably the switchman did it themself. The ones I saw or spoke to in Ogden/Griver/Evanston were wearing “normal” togs. [:o)][:D]
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Originally posted by SP9033
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I’ll concede that they are a bit garish but anything that makes it easier for you to be seen is worth wearing. That being said, I find it difficult to envision Ed wearing something like this down in Houston.
I posted this with the hope that some might get a nice chuckle out of it
this morning. In talking with the forman, he replied to my question about
the togs with something like; well you got to dress right if you’re working
for circus UP. Anyway it put a smile on my face.
Jim
And just what color vest for the new-hires will stand out against that?
I think the fashion conscious, safety minded, new hire would compliment the outfit with either an international orange or lime colored vest making it a truly “Safety First” outfit.
Jim
Takes me back to the 60s, and all the psychedelic colors!! But the workers
do stand out, and can be seen.
I can see it now;
Conductor to engineer; Hey we just went past a red,uh no make that yellow ?signal.
Oh heck!! I’m not sure what color it was;maybe paisley,or polka dot!!![%-)][sigh]
are flowers in your hair optional? [:p]
Given the propensity for many railfans to dress up like their heros, God help us if those “work clothes” become THE standard for well dressed T&E personnel.
I can see it now. Deadheads setting up their tie die stands, just behind the line at every run-by.
Jay
Only if you are going to,or work in San Francisco.[:D]
Crew calling signals ----
“UP Train (insert favorite ID); flashing paisley over chartruse West End of Flower Power.”
So Ed, where are yours?
Adrianspeeder
Looks like Day-Glo Camo.
A: I am not old enough to wear baggy britches…I still wear pants.
B: Ask Mookie about the naked switchman…
C: I dont work for UP.
D: Dude, like I am going to admit having anythig left that’s tie dyed![8D]
Ed
Wait a minute- Item A You mean you are way to OLD to wear baggy britches. I would also imagine having a belt holding the pants just a few inches above the knees would make it kind of tough to get on a car.
Jay
Yeah, but the plumber crack makes a convenient holster for your radio!
Ed
Naked switchmen - I am not even going to touch that…
(Poor Ed…icky!)
Ed, I bet your wife would like it. And I bet your daughters would laugh at you…
Adrianspeeder
Ed —
Eauw!!! (But I suppose that would be handy![:p])
But where would a naked switchman put his list? Nevermind. I don’t want to know.
Kat