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Jamaica Railway Corporation

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"Air-brake fitter Lorenzo Stephen [right] and artisan helper Vincent Rowe are seen putting on the handbrake pull-rod as one more rail car is converted to passenger trailer coach."

Jamaica Railway Corporation

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"Inside view of railway coach on May Pen to Kingston run."

Jamaica Railway Corporation

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"Taking a rest - One of the trains made idle by work stoppage at the Railway Corporation reclines on the tracks."

Jamaica Railway Corporation

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"Electricians Asquith Brown [left] and Roy Smith rewire a passenger coach as part of the Railway's all-out programme to improve passenger facilities."

Stranded passengers

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"Stranded - many passengers were stranded, and here some market women and their loads sit and wonder when the train would roll again."

Jamaica Railway Corporation

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"A railway worker hangs on to the entrance of one of the JRC diesel units, which will go into service on a special run between May Pen and Kingston on Saturday, offering commuters a chance to lower their cost of travelling."

Jamaica Railway Corporation

"As far as Port Antonio is concerned this could be soon a scene of the past. The Railway Corporation has closed the Port Antonio line indefinitely since Tuesday. Now the unions are disturbed at the loss of jobs. The NWU sent a telegram to Acting…

The Manor Park Shopping Plaza

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"The Manor Park Shopping Plaza in Constant Spring is now being extended northerly by this new set of buildings. The development is being undertaken by Pan Jamaican Investment Trust. Workmen are seen handling materials in the background."