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The generations of railroaders who relied on pocket watches in the pre-digital era were required to have them checked out by designated watch inspectors every six months. This jewelry business in downtown Ayer, MA, still proudly cited that service in 1977.

Photographed by Tom Nelligan, November, 1977.
Added to the photo archive by Tom Nelligan, March 1, 2018.
Railroad: Boston & Maine.

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Very neat photo! Maybe an official watch inspector would be of benefit to Pan Am sluggish operations!

Posted by John Barlow on 2018-03-02 05:56:38


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