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Gabbett's Plan for Central System Across Georgia and Beyond
Cecil Gabbett, new Central system general manager, arrives in Columbus to inspect routes and press for rapid rolling stock expansion. He notes 1000 freight cars and 1000 freight car leases plus 13 new locomotives planned within a month, and pledges to hire top men to build a strong company, while addressing recent wrecks and scarce motive power.
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