Safety First: A railroad industry slogan

A nighttime photograph of a silver-painted turntable bridge in the foreground with seven yellow diesel locomotives in the background

Given the dangers inherent in the railroad industry, it’s no surprise the slogan “Safety First” has a long history with railroading, appearing on posters, signs, and other safety materials — and even turntable bridges like this one in the western Nebraska community of Chadron. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the first recorded use of […]

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