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Utheman

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  21. How Hamilton Watch Co. Won World War II

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    I have a well worn Hamilton 992 RR Special made in 1907 that still runs within 6 or 7 seconds a day. The original yellow gold filled case was worn out and has been recased in a 1960's Hamilton signed stainless steel case. There are quite a few old 992 still around that only needed a couple balance staffs (from being dropped) and mainsprings to go 75 or 100 years.

     

    Railroad watch standards on most USA RR were plus or minus 15 seconds per day. At the beginning of each trip, the crew's watches all had to be set with the Chief Dispatcher's Standard Time Clock and during the entire trip they all had to be within 15 seconds of each other. All depots had a Standard Time Clock in them if they needed to check the time again for some reason.

    If you had a train order that stated: "Train number 163, Engine 2144 be in the clear at Sanford Siding, mile post 125 by 1201am for train number 164, Engine 3256"...you better know exactly what time it is. 

    ...and be clear of the Main Line by 1201am.   

    Or... :surrender:

     

    Train numbers for trains running south and west end in odd numbers.

    Train numbers for trains running east and north end in even numbers.

     

    http://www.gatewaynmra.org/1999/timetable-and-train-order-operation-primer/

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    You should post some pictures.  I have a 992L from 1927 which keeps great time also.  I posted about it way back in 2009.  An American Railroad Watch

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