Working for CSX Transportation (Railroad) at Russell Yard in Russell Kentucky as a carman/welder. As the rail cars come into the yard, Carmen inspect and repair Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and American Association of Railroads (AAR) safety and brake defects. We also perform air brake test to insure the brakes work on 100% of the cars departing the yard for other locations. Carman ensures rail cars are safe, and all components are working efficiently.
Other Comments:
I worked for the same railroad before my Air Force career, building and repairing rail cars at the Raceland Car Shops, from 1977 to 1982.
1991-1997, MH-60 Pave Hawk
From Year 1991
To Year 1997
Personal Memories
Misawa Air Base, Japan
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MH-60 Pave Hawk Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
MH-60G Pave Hawk Specifications Primary Function Infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces in day, night or marginal weather conditions. Builder Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Power Plant Two General Electric T700-GE-01C engines Thrust 1,630 shaft horsepower, each engine Length 64 feet, 8 inches (17.1 meters) Height 16 feet, 8 inches (4.4 meters) Rotary Diameter 53 feet, 7 inches (14.1 meters) Speed 184 mph (294.4 kph) Maximum Takeoff Weight 22,000 pounds (9,900 kilograms) Range 445 nautical miles; 504 statute miles (unlimited with air refueling) Armament Two 7.62mm mini-guns Costs $10.1 million (1992 dollars) Unit Cost Crew Two pilots, one flight engineer and one gunner Date Deployed 1982