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whartonjelly
07-19-2007, 10:09 PM
Are there any retired railroaders living in the Villages?
My husband works for the CSX in the Signals Dept. Hopes to reitre and FISH ! ANy comments?
railroader12
07-22-2007, 10:38 PM
I recently retired from CONRAIL in January '08. Worked as a Train Dispatcher for the CSX in Selkirk NY during the Conrail acquisition. We will be renting one of the manufactured homes for the month of January 2008. We are going to try the village life to see if this is what we want.
whartonjelly
07-22-2007, 10:45 PM
Husband is in signals dept st Louis division. We live in southern Indiana.

Just put in for an inspectors job. Hope he gets it.

Over the years i have talked with many a dispatcher . The one he talks to now is in Jacksonville Florida.

What village are you renting?Too many to decide.
railroader12
07-24-2007, 08:08 AM
We are renting in Orange Blossom Gardens.
whartonjelly
11-04-2010, 02:44 PM
Well have you decided whether the Villages are for you. Still renting or buying. What is the closest village near the Regional Hospital. I may need to work still as an RN.
tracy1j
11-04-2010, 05:29 PM
My husband works for BNSF in Minneapolis. He'll be retiring in a few years. We own a house in Amelia. We can't wait to be down there fulltime!!!
railroadman
11-04-2010, 06:07 PM
Presently working for Norfolk Southern Corp. in Charlotte, NC. Plans are to take railroad early retirement at 57, and move to TV. Which can't come, soon enough!!
getdul981
11-04-2010, 09:44 PM
Retired clerk from Norfolk Southern.
chuckinca
11-04-2010, 11:20 PM
My Grandpa retired from the Milwaukee Road - in 1958. I just love Trains!

My Grandson is a freak about trains too.


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fraurauch
11-05-2010, 06:48 AM
My husband and I retired from Conrail. We worked previously for the Pennsylvania Railroad and Penn Central Corp.
whartonjelly
11-05-2010, 07:29 AM
Soon to be 57 , my husband may need to be on occupational disability . Been off since June with a total knee replacement. The Doc compared his knees to carpet layers and roofers. If so , the house goes on the market and we will see you in the villages. I may want to work til 60. we may need the insurance for 2 years or so.
railroadman
11-05-2010, 07:44 AM
If your husband goes on disability, he can get insurance, for the both of you
with the railroad. Unlike SS. Railroad disability is very easy to get, if you have
30 years service and over 55.