Ray Poteat
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- Leaders: George L. Carter | M.J. Caples | John B. Dennis
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- Related Websites: Appalachian-Railroads.org | Southern-Railroads.org
Ray Poteat
Clinchfield Career
During his 43 year career with the the Clinchfield Railroad, Ray worked in every station and depot on the railroad, retiring in 2000. Ray is one of the nicest men you will meet, is a wonderful leader, and knows more about the Clinchfield than just about anyone.
From a Clinchfield Family
The railroad is also a family affair for Ray, as his son Kevin has also worked for the Clinchfield and CSX for many years.
Ray’s Father Clint was part of the Maintenance of Way Department for 30 years. And Ray’s Brother Gary was a Dispatcher for the Clinchfield, and the Instructor for Dispatchers at CSX in Jacksonville. He retired as the Terminal Trainmaster in Charleston SC.
Historical Society President
Ray currently serves as President of the Carolina Clinchfield Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, and has been an active member for many years. The Chapter meets monthly in Bostic NC.
https://nrhs.com/chapters/north-carolina/carolina-clinchfield/
Jitterbug
In addition, he serves as the Editor of the Chapter’s quarterly magazine called the Jitterbug. It is always a great day when I receive my edition in the mail. There have been so many wonderful articles in the magazine, many of which take you back in time as if you were actually there in a CRR cab, in a rail yard, sitting in a dispatchers office or riding the rails.
Book: CSX Clinchfield Route in the 21st Century
The CSX Clinchfield Route in the 21st Century, Jerry Taylor & Ray Poteat, 2008