March 1952 Ties

Table of Contents

They Call It "The Slug"

Railroads Seek "Pay Raise"

"Asheville and Beyond"

"Railroads' Financial Woes Primarily the Result Of Unwise Governmental Policies"

Studying Railroads is Fun

Switch 'Em Gently

Terminal "Task Force"

ON THE COVER

Throughout the 8,000-mile Southern Railway System railroaders have picked up telephones and asked the operator for an extension in the Washington office building. Other railroaders have often read letters datelined "Washington, D. C." Although some Southern Railway people have seen the Washington office building on business or pleasure trips to the nation's capital, many have never had a chance to drop by. Ties thought they might enjoy a look at the building-and here it is.