The Station Master
by Lynn Sprowl
Title
The Station Master
Artist
Lynn Sprowl
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Photograph - Photography
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The Station Master by Lynn Sprowl
In full period costume, this man performed the duties of "Station Master" at the rail station of the Durango Silverton Railroad. He was entertaining, yet he watched and provided safety instructions to the visitors.
The station master (or stationmaster) was the person in charge of railway stations, before the modern age. He would manage the other station employees and would have responsibility for safety and the efficient running of the station. The term is still sometimes used in large stations, although it has generally been replaced by 'station manager'. In the United States the role is termed 'station agent'.
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August 5th, 2015
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