Photo taken at Owosso on August 2nd 1982.

Ralph Matthies getting off engine 391 after completing final trip on the Ann Arbor Railroad.

His first trip was made May 1st 1946, as a fireman on a steam engine.

When added up the figures all rounded out to a grand total of 36 years, 3 months, and 2 days on the Ann Arbor Railroad.

From William Matthies (son)