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Alburgh Engine House employees receive training

5/1/1952

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PictureLeft to right, are: G. W. Cutler, Locomotive Foreman; F. 0. Eklund, Mechanical Engineer; C. E. Horvath, Machinist; and R. L. Henderson, instructor. The above which was taken at the Alco-GE DieselElectric Locomotive School in Schenectady.
Several members of the Maintenance Forces at the Alburg Enginehouse are taking advantage of the night school classes being held at Rouses Point for adults by the New York State Board of Education and the Boardof Education of Rouses Point High School.
Harrison W. Aubrey says that these classes were instituted mainly for railroad employees due to the dieselization programs of various railroads operating through Rouses Point.
Subjects being covered are: Fundamentals of Electricity, Schematic Drawings, Diesel Engines, Generators and Motors.

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