"Precision Transportation" : Origin and Date of that Slogan

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I assumed that the term is fairly recent. Hunter Harrison devised Precision Scheduled Railroading. He implemented it at CN, CP, and CSX before he died. Other railroads, including NS, adopted it. Longer trains is a basic element of the philosophy.

 

Craig Close   BORHS/C&A Live Steam/FoGFLP/HFRHS

Balimer Merlan

OK: Far West Catonsville

Or: Greater Oella

 

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Subject: "Precision Transportation" : Origin and Date of that Slogan

 

A few days ago I received a question from a fellow out west which began as follows:   

 

"I have a few questions that mostly only dead people can answer, but I will check  with you to see if you are any help..." 

 

I have the same kind of question, but some other Old Geezer on this List just might know the answer. 

 

When did the N&W begin using the slogan, "Precision Transportation" ? 

 

And, for bonus points, was there an earlier slogan used? 

 

-- abram burnett, 

Non-Linear Multi-Link Radial-Delayed Short-Stroke Gas-Piston Low Bore-Axis Turnips 

  

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