My City August 2022

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“It is a lot of work and there is a lot to it.” JOHN HEWLETT

RAILROAD CONSULTANT

Lewie Young, second in command, has been a conductor for the last 18 years and says his duties are very important. “ e conductor is in charge of the train,” he explains. “He has control of the train and tells the engi neer where to go and

when to stop.” Ken Lewis, who is third in command, has been a conductor since 1970, after working as a conductor for various other railroads. “Handsome Harry,” now retired, was a conductor for 15

years and the most popular, most requested conductor, according to Cesaro. Now that Harry has retired, Cesaro says Lewie is the most popular. “Everyone

‘Hollywood’ because he always looks good and likes to be on camera. “We are also an entertainment company,” Cesaro points out. “We are actors and just don’t know it. We are the

supporting cast and the train is

of people and teach them histo ry without them even knowing it!” tors serve dou ble-duty, working as janitors, making sure the coaches are swept and cleaned after each run. Note: Conduc

the star of the show.”

What ’s the best thing about being a Huck leberry Railroad conductor? “It ’s the people,” Ce saro says. “We get to meet all kinds

loves Lewie and he’s everybody’s friend. We call Larry Coleman

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