Scope and Contents note From the Sub-Series: Files regarding all areas of Operating Department responsibility, dating mainly from the 1950's and 1960's. Included are records concerning cars (accidents, naming, optimum fleet size, shopping requirements, Slumbercoach, etc.); personnel changes by region; employee matters (directories, insurance, pay rates, retirement, separation allowances, etc.); shops closings (Calumet, St. Louis, Wilmington); union agreements, interpretations, etc.; railroad takeover of service; military installations...