Greg Martin wrote:

I think that there was far more self discipline and professionalism at the local level than is being given credit even in the steam and diesel transition era. I think that Dan's post proves that . . .
I don't discount what Larry Jackman has offered by I am of the opinion his generalization is the exception not the rule.

Ah, got it. Dan's post proves your viewpoint, while Larry's is just an exception. Interesting.

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