The Dispatchers Office is small but efficient. The back wall is sound insulated and hinged so it can swing out for access to the furnace. This requires removal of the CTC machine. (See Electrical on Construction page and “CTC Machine Build” of the Forum archives.)

Black burlap covered foam sound panels were required to deaden the room as feedback bounce was an initial problem in the telephone system. Stay tuned for an update on the back wall window.

A retrofitted voice mic from the Frisco courtesy of Louis Griesemer adds a sense of authenticity to the room.

Bob made a speaker box for the telephone audio.

The A&O PBX (See Form archives for construction data). It is mounted so it’s an easy reach for the DS. Below the digital fast clock readout sits a CD player that allows for late 60’s music to be played when on hold. “Puff the magic dragon…”