J.J. Anderson 364 pages hardcover
After three decades of working on America's busiest commuter
railroad, a fourth-generation Locomotive Engineer comes clean. This
cohesive collection of short-stories unfolds as the 21st century begins.
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is in motion every hour of every day,
transporting one of the most diverse cast of characters in the world.
For those in the Transportation Department, rotating shifts and odd days
off are part of the job, only seniority dictates options.
As society changes, the company shifts priorities. Billions are
allocated to new technology and massive capitol projects. Managers who
try to hold the line are replaced by those who toe the line. Profitable
divisions and dual-mode locomotives aren't the only things cursed by
political influence. The work environment dramatically changes as more
females enter the field. When trained by men from the previous century,
making the transition isn't easy. Will a twisted sense of humor be
enough to deal with escalating ridiculousness and disappointment?
