RPO Question

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David,

While working three summers as a laborer in N&W's Durham locomotive shop 
I would occasionally be assigned as coach cleaner, which included 
sliding the heavy mail hook out of its sockets reversing the hook and 
reinstalling it in the sockets oriented correctly for the return trip to 
Lynchburg.  As a 129-pound weakling in those days, I was always fearful 
that the heavy hook would pull me out the door and on to the ground.  
Fortunately, it never happened.

All I remember about the appearance is that the hooks were generally 
black.  Maybe someone else has a better sense of observation than I do 
and can comment further.

Gordon Hamilton

On 5/4/2025 7:03 AM, NW Mailing List wrote:
> Hi society,
> I'm painting a model RPO They have that hook, thing on the door that 
> caught the bags.
> What is that called? What condition/color was it? I'm thinking it's 
> black and would be shiny on edges from wear? Anyone have any good 
> stories about being in a RPO?
> Thanks!
> David Baker
>
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