I am looking for copies of ACL dispatcher train sheets from the 1930's-1940's for the ACL's Charleston District-specifically between Charleston and Savannah. Besides getting an idea of traffic patterns for that time period, I desperately need the 2-letter telegraph call signs for the various stations/offices. I will gladly pay for all copy and mailing costs as well as personal time. Thanks. Buddy

-- Buddy Hill (palmettoLTD@hotmail.com), July 11, 1999

Answers

Ref. our conversation Saturday, I hadn't considered dispatcher train sheets. C&WC Port Royal Division train sheet for 07/14/57 lists, among others, two stations jointly served by C&WC and ACL's Charleston Division -- Robbins - office designation "RS" and Yemassee--office designation "X". Whether or not Charleston Division "lightnin' slingers" manned these offices, I can't say.

-- Harry Bundy (y6b@aol.com), July 13, 1999.