Rule book from the former Norfolk & Western Railway Company. Entitled "Rates of Pay and Regulations for Conductors", this 75 page publication lists the conditions agreed upon by the N&W and the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen for this job catagory. It is dated September 15, 1954 and is over 55 years old. Among the many topics covered are basic work day; hours of service law and rest; seniority and promotions; discipline and investigation; calling crews; passenger regulations; overtime; uniforms; tools and supplies; time claims; much more. It covers conductors on freight, passenger, work, branch line and circus trains.
