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A
Man With A Vision...
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Joseph
Hantz SR. |
Joseph
Hantz Sr., born 1919, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania began
his 43 year career in locomotive mechanics at the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad's Glenwood yards in 1939. Hard work, diligent studies
and inherent skills quickly elevated him to the position of superintendent.
Because of his expertise with engines, he was assigned as Mechanist
Mate at Pensacola Naval Base Florida in 1943. After his service
to his country in WWII, Joe returned to Pittsburgh and the B&O
Railroad as one of their top engine inspectors.
Joe's
long experience with locomotives and their workings spawned the
vision of operating his own engine repair enterprise. Along with his son Stephen, they founded what is today's Hantz Locomotive Service. News of their in-depth knowledge and expert
repairs spread rapidly and business flourished with local clientele
providing services both in-ship and on location. Joe continued working
on engines until he was 79 years old.
 The
Vision Continues...
65
years of "Hantz-On" experience
continues the tradition of quality repairs and renovations with
many expanded and advanced services to keep their clients up-and-running
at productive and profitable levels – locally and nationally.
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