Big Jim Scott (My Great Uncle) - Engineer on the Norfolk and Western Railway
J.A. âJimâ Scott, former Pike Countian, completed 50 years of service with the Norfolk and Western Railway in January 1952. Born near Omega, Scott started with the railroad as a fireman in 1902 and became an engineer on the Columbus-to-Portsmouth run in 1907, having already received his 40 year pin in 1947. Scott was presented a diamond pin at the Veteranâs meeting in Roanoke, Va. (the headquarters for the railway) on May 23, 1953. At the time of his retirement, April 8, he was complimented on his record of service. âYour many years of fine cooperation and loyalty are appr...
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