Somewhere in Neb.

Dear Folks,

Well I am certainly going back with some wonderful memories. That couldn’t have been a better leave even if it had been planned weeks in advance. Everything at home seems to be going so well that there isn’t a thing to worry about there. Karen and Tom are both tops and I know will be a big enjoyment to all of you.

I guess you got Zoe home OK last night. Hope you weren’t too late in getting to bed. Maybe things will get settled down now and you can get back in the saddle. Cleda, here’s hoping that you get the painting and everything finished in fine style and that your moving works out to be easier than you figured on.

We are running behind time about 3 hrs. We passed the wreck about 10:00 this morning. There were still several cars off on the sides which were pretty well torn up. You remember the first section that went out at 8:45 last night. We just heard that a brake rod broke on one coach, derailed it and drug it on the ties for 4 miles before they could get the train stopped. I don’t believe anyone was hurt but I imagine everyone got shaken up alittle. That is another reason that we got held up alittle. However, from here on we should make fairly good time.

Did you go up and see Zoe’s Apt. when you took her home? This train is alot better than the one I came out on, not so dirty.

Well thanks alot for a wonderful eight day leave, and here’s hoping I get to make it again. Until then –

Love,

Tom

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