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RE: (erielack) team tracks without platforms



Teams of horses pulled wagons up to the train to transfer cargo. 
Also related: teamster, who drove the team of horses.  The Teamsters'
Union logo displays horse heads; now you know why.

- --- Peter Heimbach <plh5_@_charter.net> wrote:
> What is the derivation of the term "team track"?

> Ed Mines wrote:
> > A lot of railroads had team tracks without platforms. Most 
> > team tracks I think.


Gary R. Kazin
DL&W Milepost R35.7
Rockaway, New Jersey

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