#train engineer

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After 40 years #SEPTA’s first female train engineer - Jackie Pettyjohn aka First Lady of SEPTA - celebrated her last day yesterday.

She never saw herself as a pioneer - being the first of anything.

Jackie came into the job in August 1984 after she saw and responded to an ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Within a matter of weeks - the job was hers and her unexpected career as a game-changer had begun.

She has said she had no intention of staying but she ended up falling in love with the job and despite the demanding hours found a way to balance work and family.

The crowd who came out to celebrate Jackie’s last ride is evidence of the impact and inspiration she leaves behind.

My third Artfight attack! But what is that? You didn't expect a furry cat from me, right? 😄

I tried making my own humanized AEG Thomas but he ended up looking unoriginal. Maybe I’ll fix his design later…