Bangor and Aroostook Conductor's hat, 1960

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Bangor and Aroostook Conductor's hat, 1960

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Description

The Conductor was the one officially in charge of a train, however, a rhyme current among railroaders, expressed their frustration:

I cannot run the train,
I cannot ring the bell,
But let the dang thing jump the track
And see who catches hell!

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About This Item

  • Title: Bangor and Aroostook Conductor's hat, 1960
  • Creation Date: 1960
  • Subject Date: 1960
  • Location: Oakfield, Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: Cloth
  • Dimensions: 7.6 cm x 19.1 cm x 27.9 cm
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Oakfield Historical Society
PO Box 176, Oakfield, ME 04763
(207) 267-1294
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