Safety First: A railroad industry slogan

Safety First: A railroad industry slogan

The Safety First slogan adorns the Chicago & North Western turntable in Chadron, Nebraska, on the night of Sept. 30, 1989, while idling diesel locomotives await the next day’s runs. Carl Swanson Given the dangers inherent in the railroad industry, it’s no surprise the slogan “Safety First” has a long history with railroading, appearing on posters, signs, and other safety materials — and even turntable bridges like this one in the western Nebrask…