02418cam a22003133u 4500 45444 UtSlPG 20260610134037.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12013646 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Hine, Charles De Lano, 1867-1927 Letters from an Old Railway Official. Second Series: [To] His Son, a General Manager Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-21 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Letters from an Old Railway Official. Second Series: To His Son, a General Manager" by Charles Delano Hine is a collection of letters written in the early 20th century. The letters are intended as guidance and reflections on railway management, conveyed from a seasoned railway official to his son, who has recently assumed the role of general manager. The book delves into challenges faced in railway organization and administration, discussing subjects like public relations, operational efficiency, and the evolving nature of railway systems. The opening of this work introduces readers to the author’s extensive background in railway operations and management, establishing his credibility. The first letter announces the son's promotion to general manager, mingling paternal pride with the practical challenges that come with such a position. Hine emphasizes the importance of adapting to modern societal expectations regarding the railway industry, urging his son to uphold principles of equality and individual responsibility in organization. Furthermore, he highlights the need for a balance of ideals and practical approaches in managing the dynamic demands of railway work, setting a tone for thoughtful exploration of railway management themes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Railroads -- Management https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45444 86283 86283