Ralph in the Switch Tower: or, Clearing the Track
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Chapman Allen. Ralph in the Switch Tower: or, Clearing the Track
CHAPTER I-DOWN AND OUT
CHAPTER II-UP THE LADDER
CHAPTER III-A CLOSE GRAZE
CHAPTER IV-A MYSTERY
CHAPTER V-THE STOWAWAY
CHAPTER VI-MRS. FAIRBANKS' VISITOR
CHAPTER VII-"YOUNG SLAVIN"
CHAPTER VIII-A BAD LOT
CHAPTER IX-CALCUTTA TOM
CHAPTER X-A MILE A MINUTE
CHAPTER XI-SPOILING FOR A FIGHT
CHAPTER XII-THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OPINION
CHAPTER XIII-SQUARING THINGS
CHAPTER XIV-A BUSY EVENING
CHAPTER XV-A HERO DESPITE HIMSELF
CHAPTER XVI-KIDNAPPED
CHAPTER XVII-A MIDNIGHT VISITOR
CHAPTER XVIII-A DESPERATE CHANCE
CHAPTER XIX-THE DOUBLE WRECK
CHAPTER XX-THE CRAZY ORDERS
CHAPTER XXI-IKE SLUMPS "NUTCRACKER"
CHAPTER XXII-A HEADSTRONG FRIEND
CHAPTER XXIII-IKE SLUMP & CO
CHAPTER XXIV-FIRE!
CHAPTER XXV-THE LITTLE TIN BOX
CHAPTER XXVI-A CLEW!
CHAPTER XXVII-SLAVIN GETS A JOB
CHAPTER XXVIII-WHAT THE "EXTRA" TOLD
CHAPTER XXIX-GUESSING
CHAPTER XXX-PRECIOUS FREIGHT
CHAPTER XXXI-HALF A MILLION DOLLARS
CHAPTER XXXII-CONCLUSION
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Ralph Fairbanks was a full-fledged railroader, young as he was.
Those who have read the preceding volume of this series, will have no difficulty in recognizing the able and intrepid hero of "Ralph of the Roundhouse" in the manly young fellow who had just reported for duty to grim old Jack Knight.
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"That's all you have to do. The limits gives you your cue. Never forget that they are the responsible party. If they say six, make it six, if you see that it's going to bust a train of Pullmans, depot, and all. Obey orders-that's the beginning and end. Number two is: Use your own judgment with chasers and freights when the tracks are full."
Just then the telephone bell rang. Ralph grasped the receiver.
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