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These laborers became known as “gandy dancers” during the early 20th century. The origins of the term remain unknown. Journalist Freeman Hubbard wrote in 1945 that the phrase derived from the use of tools made by the Gandy Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, Illinois. “Gandy dancers” chanted songs in order to work in unison, especially when driving spikes. The rhythmic combination of song and movement resembled dancing. Gandy Dancer, Southern Rail, Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, Vintage Railroad, Antique Brick, Railroad History, Abandoned Train, Railroad Pictures, Steam Railway

Gandy Dancer

These laborers became known as “gandy dancers” during the early 20th century. The origins of the term remain unknown. Journalist Freeman Hubbard wrote in 1945 that the phrase derived from the use of tools made by the Gandy Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, Illinois. “Gandy dancers” chanted songs in order to work in unison, especially when driving spikes. The rhythmic combination of song and movement resembled dancing.

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