(Atlantic, Iowa) – The American Legion Memorial Building (201 Poplar St.) in Atlantic, is the setting this weekend for a program about women in the railroad industry. “She’s been working on the railroad” begins at 2-p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18th. The program is presented by Dr. Rudolph Daniels, who really knows the history of trains and who worked on, or with them.

Daniels has written numerous articles and five books. He has presented documentaries in several countries. Recently he was a consultant for the TV production, “Orphan Trains”. He created the “Education Section” website portion for the Federal Railroad Administration for the nation’s schools, and has spoken internationally on a variety of topics that specialize in railroad history. The program includes more than just an oral narrative.

Daniels will appear in an antique conductor’s uniform when he talks about women who worked on trains. Here’s a little known fact: Many of women on trains in the late 1920’s and 1930’s, were registered nurses.

That concept inspired having nurses as flight attendants in the 1930’s as well. Daniels will start the program with a “train call” for Atlantic as it was during “the age of the great passenger trains.” The program “She’s been working on the Railroad,” is sponsored by Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE), and is supported by Atlantic Community Promotion Commission.

There is no fee to attend. Everyone is welcome. The meeting space is handicapped accessible. The Military Museum, Military Library and Atlantic History Center will be open for viewing.