Overview
Author Geletzke has compiled a collection of 81 short stories (and 35 b&w photos), all about the railroad, and all true. Written in the style of one of his favorite authors (O. Henry) with their suspenseful endings, these selections will keep the reader right on the edge of his or her seat right to the end! Mr. Geletzke retired in 2011 from a 45-year railroad career; but actually got his start as a small child riding steam locomotives, switching the coal yards at the end of his block. While Mr. Geletzke has written most of these stories, many too have been written or told by his friends and co-workers, Most are humorous, some are mundane or perhaps even preposterous, and several will literally terrify the reader. The railroad was a great place to work; but it could also be extremely dangerous and we will discuss all of these issues. Additionally, we will look at many of our subjects from both a managerial perspective, as well as that of a unionized railroad worker. This is a great book to take on a trip in a plane or on a cruise, or just to enjoy when you only have a few minutes to read. At its conclusion, the reader will want more stories, and author Geletzke, already has another book on the way.
Full Product Details
Author: Charles H Geletzke, Jr
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.268kg
ISBN: 9781543071597
ISBN 10: 1543071597
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 18 February 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Chuck Geletzke was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan and graduated from Central Michigan University in 1971 with a BS of Business Administration degree having majored in Marketing and Economics. He served in the United States Marine Corps and the Army Reserve's 226 Railway Shop Battalion. In December 2011 he retired from the Canadian National Railroad (former Grand Trunk Western) as a locomotive engineer with 45-years service in the railroad industry (both labor and management). Author Geletzke also worked for the Delray Connecting R.R., the Missouri Pacific, and the Detroit & Toledo Shore Line. Additionally, Chuck and his brother owned an excavating and trucking business hauling perishable commodities throughout the Continental United States. Chuck is married, has three married children, and three grand children. Other interests include model railroading, woodworking, college football, (Chuck's team is Navy), baseball, jazz, and photography. This author has been published in many railroad and historical publications and published his first prize-winning book, THE DETROIT & TOLEDO SHORE LINE RAILROAD- EXPRESSWAY FOR INDUSTRY with co-author Wilbur E. Hague in 2011.
