I really wish I could find the origin of the word trunk as used in the Telco world. Example is Central Office Trunk. The closest I can figure is in the early days the telegraph and early iron wire phone lines followed the main trunk lines of railroads but I am not able to confirm that this is true.

Still a funny story Bill. Just not going to tell it to Mrs. Geez. She thinks that'* the only way to get me to do anything around here. :? an' she'* right