U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs, 1960-1961
Collection Number: 5003 P

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs, 1960-1961
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5003 P
Abstract:
Photographs of railroad workers, yards, trains, buildings, hearings and cardboard exhibit materials.
Creator:
U.S. President's Railroad Commission
Anderson, Donald H.
Anderson, Leo R.
Bartley, Edward J.
DuBose, L. A.
Dunn, Walter R.
Franklin, Henry H.
Golden, James L., Jr.
Guinea, Edgar R.
Guthrie, Clifton
Harp, Autry A.
Howell, Fred D.
LaRue, M. H.
Mahoney, Barney J.
Neupert, Raymond A.
Pippy, Herman D.
Plock, Henry G.
Redmond, James B.
Ritchie, Joseph H.
Shimel, Walter
Spencer, Harold
Stanley, Roy T.
Stemrich, James
Strommen, Arnold M.
Vawter, Howard M.
Vick, Simeon G.
Vickers, Sanford
Whitworth, T. A.
Zumwikle, V. S.
Quanitities:
4.5 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English

Biographical / Historical

The U.S. Presidential Railroad Commission was established by Executive Order No. 10891 of November 1, 1960, to consider a controversy between carriers represented by the Eastern, Western, and Southeastern Carriers' Conference Committees and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Switchmen's Union of North America.
Specifically, the controversy surrounded the assertion by the carriers that firemen were not needed on diesel locomotives and that their positions should be eliminated. The unions, on the other hand, maintained that modern diesel locomotives were much too complex to be operated by one engineer and that firemen were necessary to ensure safety. Seventy-nine witnesses appeared before the Commission and statements were filed on behalf of one hundred and fifty-five additional witnesses.
On February 28, 1962, the Commission filed its final report, recommending substantial changes in many of the railroad's work rules. It agreed with the carriers' position that 40,000 firemen helpers who served on freight trains were no longer needed. It also recommended that the railroads "should have an unlimited right to technological change."
See Cornell University Library's catalog entry for the final Report here.

Inclusive date range: 1960-1962
Bulk dates: 1960
This collection consists of 1,656 images (8 film negatives and 1,648 photographs) that were taken on behalf of the railroad labor organizations to support the testimony of their members before the U.S. President's Railroad Commission regarding the crew consist dispute and their assertions regarding the necessity of the fireman position.
The railroad labor unions asked their members who worked for various carriers across the country to document their workplaces, such as train yards, stations and terminals, railroad tracks in urban and rural settings, industry sidings, industrial facilities, and locomotive engines. These photographs document the railroad facilities and equipment of 48 carriers across the United States, and were taken by more than 30 railroad employees, the majority of whom were employed as firemen and engineers.
A number of the photographs were entered into evidence by the unions, but not all of them were used in evidentiary proceedings before the Commission. Both evidentiary photographs and those not used in the proceedings are located in this collection.
The photographs are arranged into 34 Series. The series each contain photographs documenting a specific carrier in a unique location, taken by an employee or employees of that carrier on behalf of their union. Where possible, the photographs have been identifed by their exhibit number as referred to in testimony or, where that is lacking, internal numbering written on the versos of the photographs. Descriptions of the images are taken from the testimony of the photographers. For those photographs that were not included as exhibits, descriptions have been assembled from contemporaneous notes, geographical clues found in the images, and other information found in other exhibits submitted by the Organizations to the Commision.
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SUBJECTS

Names:
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Birmingham Southern Railroad Company
Boston and Maine Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (U.S.) (BLE)
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen (BLFandE)
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (BRT)
Central of Georgia Railway
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Chicago and North Western Transportation Company
Chicago Great Western Railway Company (1892-1909)
Chicago River and Indiana Railroad Company
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company (1866-1880)
Colorado and Southern Railway
Delaware and Hudson Railway Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company
Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway
Erie Railroad Company
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Company
Express Service
Florida East Coast Railway
Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.)
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Kansas City Terminal Railway
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Long Island Rail Road
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
New York Central Railroad Company
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad
New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Company
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company
Norfolk and Western Railway
Northern Pacific Railroad Company610
Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen (ORC)
Pacific Coast Railroad Company
Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company
President's Railroad Commission (U.S.)
Reading Company
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company. Virginia Division
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Railway (U.S.)
Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway
St. Louis Terminal Railroad Association
St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company
Switchmen's Union of North America (SUNA)
Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
Texas & Pacific Railway
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Virginian Railway
Wabash Railroad
Washington Terminal Company
Western Maryland Railway Company
Western Pacific Railroad Company
30th Street Yard -- Alabama -- Birmingham
7th Street Terminal -- California -- San Francisco
Alfalfa Yard -- Texas -- El Paso
Argo Yard -- Washington -- Seattle
Atlanta Terminal Station -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Atlanta Union Station -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Bayshore Yard -- California -- San Francisco
Bayside Yard -- Washington -- Everett
Belle Dock Yard -- Connecticut -- New Haven
Bessemer Yard -- Alabama -- Bessemer
Birmingham Terminal Station-- Alabama -- Birmingham
Boston Terminal Yards -- Massachusetts -- Cambridge
Boyles Yard -- Alabama -- Birmingham
Bridgeport Yards -- Connecticut -- Bridgeport
Brooklyn Yards -- Oregon -- Portland
Burlington Railroad Yard -- Missouri -- St. Joseph
Burnham Yards -- Colorado -- Denver
Butte Street Yard -- California -- Los Angeles
Buttonwood Yards -- New Jersey -- Hanover Township
Cedar Hill Yard -- Connecticut -- New Haven
Chicago and North Western Passenger Terminal -- Illinois -- Chicago
Clarksdale Station -- Missouri -- Clarksdale
Collinwood Yard -- Ohio -- Cleveland
Delaware Avenue-- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Denver Union Station -- Colorado -- Denver
East Bridgeport Yard -- Connecticut -- East Bridgeport
East Thomas Yard -- Alabama -- Birmingham
Elmhurst Depot -- Illinois -- Elmhurst
Enola Yards -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg
Ensley Yard-- Alabama -- Birmingham
Everett Passenger Depot -- Washington -- Everett
Fairhill Yard -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
First Street Yard -- Massachusetts -- Boston
Girard Point Yard -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Grand Central Terminal -- New York State -- New York
Gray's Ferry Yard -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Great Northern Depot -- Washington -- Spokane
Guild's Lake Yard -- Oregon -- Portland
Halstead Street Yard -- Illinois -- Chicago
Harlem River Yard -- New York -- New York State
Harrisburg Penn Station -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg
Harrisburg Yards -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg
Hudson Rail Yards -- New York -- New York State
Inman Yards -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Interbay Yard -- Washington -- Seattle
Ivy City Car Shop -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Kansas City Terminal -- Missouri -- Kansas City
Kansas City Terminal Yards -- Kansas -- Kansas City
Kansas City Union Station -- Missouri -- Kansas City
King Street Station -- Washington -- Seattle
Lambert's Point Yard -- Norfolk, VA
Lincoln Street Terminal -- Illinois -- Chicago
Melrose Park Depot -- Illinois -- Melrose Park
Memphis Terminal Yard -- Tennessee -- Memphis
Midvale Yard -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Minneapolis Junction -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis
Mission Bay Yards -- California -- San Francisco
New Haven Union Station -- Connecticut -- New Haven
Oak Park Depot -- Illinois -- Oak Park
Oakland Yard -- California -- Oakland
Penn Coach Yard -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Pocatello Passenger Depot -- Idaho -- Pocatello
Pocatello Yards -- Idaho -- Pocatello
Portland Union Station -- Oregon -- Portland
Portland Union Station Yard --- Oregon -- Portland
Portlock Yard -- Virginia -- Norfolk
Potomac Yards --Virginia -- Alexandria
Proviso Yards -- Illinois -- Chicago
River Street Yard -- Connecticut -- New Haven
Rutherford Yards -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg
Seaboard Yard -- Alabama -- Birmingham
Seattle House Yard -- Washington -- Seattle
Sewell's Point Yard -- Virginia -- Norfolk
Southern Pacific Yards -- California -- Los Angeles
Stamford Passenger and Freight Y-- Texas -- El Paso
Tidewater Yard -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Topeka Terminal -- Kansas --Topeka
U.S. Army Base -- New York State -- Bay Ridge
Union Station -- Missouri -- St. Louis
Union Stock Yardsds -- Illinois -- Chicago
Union Yard -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis
Uptown Yard -- Texas -- El Paso
Washington DC Union Station -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Water Street Yard -- Connecticut -- New Haven
West Oakland Diesel Shop -- California -- Oakland
Wilkes Barre Yards -- Wilkes Barre, PA
Subjects:
Wood Street Yards Illinois -- Chicago
Bridges
Industries
Mines and mineral resources
Locomotive engineers
Locomotive firemen
Locomotives
Railroad cars
Railroad crossings
Railroad passenger cars
Railroad stations
Railroad stations -- California
Railroad stations -- Alabama
Railroad stations -- Texas
Railroad stations -- Washington
Railroad stations -- Georgia
Railroad stations -- Connecticut
Railroad stations -- Massachusetts
Railroad stations -- Oregon
Railroad stations -- Missouri
Railroad stations -- Colorado
Railroad stations -- New Jersey
Railroad stations -- New York State
Railroad stations -- Illinois
Railroad stations -- Pennsylvania
Railroad stations -- District of Columbia
Railroad stations -- Kansas
Railroad stations -- Virginia
Railroad stations -- Tennessee
Railroad stations -- Minnesota
Railroad stations -- Idaho
Railroad switches
Railroad terminals
Railroad tracks
Railroad yards
Railroads--Buildings and structures
Railroads--Employees
Railroads--Equipment and supplies
Railroads--Freight
Railroads--Maintenance and repair
Railroads--Signaling
Shipping
Steamboats
Tugboats

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Series I: Birmingham Southern Railroad: Industries and Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Birmingham Southern Railroad, which were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 36, are referred to by the letter I in testimony, and were taken by James L. Golden, Jr. Mr. Golden worked as a fireman and engineer for Birmingham Southern and was the general chairman of the local BLF&E. The Birmingham Southern Railroad was a subsidiary of the U.S. Steel Corporation. It was a terminal switching and road haul carrier, operating a main line between Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama. The photographs in this series depict the various industries served by this carrier as well as the train yards in Ensley and Birmingham, Alabama.
Box 54 Folder 2
Break-up and Classification Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This yard is located south of the steel mills seen in photo, and north of 34th Street. There are 28 classifications tracks on the west side (to left of photo), and 4 leads from the main line on the east side of the yard. This is a kick yard. The building to the right is the yard office. Crews report for duty at the yard office and cross over to pick up their engines. The yard is also an interchange with Southern, L&N, and SLSF railroads.
Box 54 Folder 2
Box 54 Folder 3
Trackage of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Co
1960
Scope and Contents
Located just south of U.S. Steel works at Ensley. BS has trackage rights and delivers cars to TC&I Railroad at Pratt Railroad Yard (just south of photo's location). The tracks in the photo run north and south. The TC&I hauls hot metal while the BS hauls coal and ore. Close clearance between tracks requires extra vigilance from engineer and fireman. Note cross walks and road way next to and crossing tracks.
Box 54 Folder 3
Box 54 Folder 4
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
The tracks run north and south. The five unit diesel is on the inbound main line; to the left of the units is the outbound main line. This is a hump yard; crews work from both ends of the yard. The yard is always congested with yard and road crews from various railroads. Interchanges and deliveries between BS, the SL&SF, the IC, and Central of Georgia Railroads occur in this facility.
Box 54 Folder 4
Box 54 Folder 5
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Same movement as in photo I-3; shows progress of train into yard.
Box 54 Folder 5
Box 54 Folder 6
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Same movement as in photo I-3; shows progress of train and "S" curve train makes going into the yard.
Box 54 Folder 6
Box 54 Folder 7
Steel Industry Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Industry is U.S. Pipe Shop.
Box 54 Folder 7
Series II: Boston and Maine Railroad (B&M): Boston Terminal Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the B&M Railroad's facilities in Boston, Massachusetts. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 21, are referred to by the letter C in testimony, and were taken by Walter P. Dunn. Mr. Dunn was employed as an engineman in the B&M's switching operations in the Boston Terminal Yards. The B&M was a class I railroad operating in northern New England, offering both passenger and freight service. The photographs document the switching operations performed by the B&M in freight yards located in north Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Box 53 Folder 21
Mystic Wharf Yard, Charlestown, Boston Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Heavily traveled crossing over which all switching is done. The truck is crossing the tracks even though a train is approaching from the upper yards.
Box 53 Folder 21
Box 54 Folder 8
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Yard 7 (North Station) Water Street crossing, looking west. Fireman observes crossing and other safety features. Crossing is inside the switching yard.
Box 54 Folder 8
Box 54 Folder 9
Yard 7 and Yard 4
1960
Scope and Contents
Piggybacking in center-left of frame. Track curvature to left and right. Overhead bridge, no personnel on top of cars allowed. Cannot ride on side of car. Tracks at right of at picture used by workers as exit from A House.
Box 54 Folder 9
Box 54 Folder 10
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
A House and B House tracks. Yard office in center of photo, behind semi-truck crossing tracks on Water Street.
Box 54 Folder 10
Box 54 Folder 11
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
A and B House tracks. Engines work headed west. Most tracks have left and right curvature with unprotected crossing on left side of engine. Yard office in center of picture, behind Water Street crossing.
Box 54 Folder 11
Box 54 Folder 12
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
A House and B House tracks. Yard office in center of photo behind Water Street crossing.
Box 54 Folder 12
Box 54 Folder 13
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Yard 7 (North Station) Water Street crossing, looking west. Fireman observes crossing and other safety features. Crossing is inside the switching yard.
Box 54 Folder 13
Box 54 Folder 14
Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking East. Ground crew at west end with cars. Fireman observing crossing and unknown factors in easterly direction. Piggyback trailer on car being moved by B&M Unit #1209
Box 54 Folder 14
Box 54 Folder 15
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Curvature to left and right. Note low clearance above and to the side. Platforms and dollies fouling platform on fireman's side.
Box 54 Folder 15
Box 54 Folder 16
Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking East. B&M Unit #1209 no longer has piggyback trailer.
Box 54 Folder 16
Box 54 Folder 17
Yard 7 "The Hole" Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking out into yard from freight house. Unprotected crossing heavily traveled by crews after piggybacks are delivered and dispatched. Clearance makes working on top of or on the sides of cars impossible. All work here performed through motions to man on left side of engine.
Box 54 Folder 17
Box 54 Folder 18
Yard 7, Second Section, "A" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking west, back of Yard Office in center of picture.
Box 54 Folder 18
Box 54 Folder 19
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Curvature to left, no clearance on top or on sides of cars. Note platforms between cars. Work performed on right side of engine, which depends on the fireman to protect on left side for workmen safety.
Box 54 Folder 19
Box 54 Folder 20
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Curvature to left, no clearance on top or on sides of cars. Note platforms between cars. Work performed on right side of engine, which depends on the fireman to protect on left side for workmen safety.
Box 54 Folder 20
Box 54 Folder 21
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking east. Curvature to left, no clearance on top or on sides of cars. Work performed on right side of engine, which depends on the fireman to protect on left side for workmen safety.
Box 54 Folder 21
Box 54 Folder 22
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking east. Curvature to left, no clearance on top or on sides of cars. Work performed on right side of engine, which depends on the fireman to protect on left side for workmen safety.
Box 54 Folder 22
Box 54 Folder 23
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Eastward curvature, tracks crossover. Gates in front of crossing in "Up" position. Second unprotected crossing in front of yard office.
Box 54 Folder 23
Box 54 Folder 24
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Eastward curvature, tracks crossover. Gates in front of Water Street crossing in "Up" position. Second unprotected crossing in front of yard office.
Box 54 Folder 24
Box 54 Folder 25
Yard 7 "C" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
"C" House tracks. Left and right curvature. No clearance on top of or on sides of cars. Work by ground crews done on both sides of engine. Crossing flagged during daylight hours. No protection at night. Heavy traffic day and night.
Box 54 Folder 25
Box 54 Folder 26
Yard 7 "C" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
"C" House tracks. Left and right curvature. No clearance on top of or on sides of cars. Work by ground crews done on both sides of engine. Crossing flagged during daylight hours. No protection at night. Heavy traffic day and night.
Box 54 Folder 26
Box 54 Folder 27
Yard 7 "A" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
1960
Scope and Contents
"A" House and "B" House tracks. Facing east. Note cars fueling on left side of engine to the right of picture. Riding on top of cars prohibited. Close clearance to left and right side.
Box 54 Folder 27
Box 54 Folder 28
Yard 7 First Section, A House, Lechmere Square
1960
Scope and Contents
"A" House and "B" House tracks. Facing east. Note cars fueling on left side of engine to the right of picture. Riding on top of cars prohibited. Close clearance to left and right side.
Box 54 Folder 28
Box 54 Folder 29
View of Lower Yard 9 from Tower 5
1960
Scope and Contents
General view from Tower 5, which controls all power switches in the area. New Hampshire Division main line is on the left, which divides Yard 9 from Yard 8, making an operation on a huge "U" curve necessary, and where a fireman is a vital no matter which direction a move is made due to curves and congestion and short switch circuits where moves may be brought to a halt by Tower 5.
Box 54 Folder 29
Box 54 Folder 30
View of Lower Yard 9 from Tower 5
1960
Scope and Contents
Lower Yard 9 as seen from Tower 5, a controlling tower for all power operated switches in unsignalled territory
Box 54 Folder 30
Box 54 Folder 31
Lower Yard 9
1960
Scope and Contents
This photograph shows: curve operations on tracks (from left to right) 21 to 35; switchback ground curving the opposite way in a congested area; partially signaled; entire main line behind tower "C" (with white roof in right background); to enter and cross main lines without air brakes; and with up to 40 cars by B&M rail. Fireman a constant lookout in both directions as above. Carefully note B&M Locomotive #1203 in background (in front of Boston Paper Board C. sign) on which a failure has occurred, and fireman checking engine room on left side to locate same.
Box 54 Folder 31
Box 54 Folder 32
Yard 9
1960
Scope and Contents
General view showing curvature in the entire yard where the engineer is entirely dependent on signals relayed by fireman. Tracks in foreground (right to left): caboose spur, tracks 1 to 35, with Yard 10 lead on extreme left.
Box 54 Folder 32
Box 54 Folder 33
Lower Yard 8
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph showing lower end of Yard 8, end of curvature, and convergence into four connecting tracks to Yard 9. View from engineer's side on all outbound trains and drafts to Portland division, tracks, and other signals.
Box 54 Folder 33
Series III: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O): Chicago Division
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the B&O Railroad's facilities in Chicago, Illinois. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 12, are referred to by the letter G in testimony, and were taken by James B. Redmond. Mr. Redmond was employed as a fireman and engineman in the B&O's Chicago Division, operating both freight and passenger trains from Garrett, Indiana westward to Chicago, Illinois and eastward to Willard, Ohio. The B&O was a class I railroad in the United States, linking Baltimore with the eastern seaboard, port cities on the Great Lakes, and the Midwest with terminals in both St. Louis and Chicago. The photographs in this series document Chicago's Robey Street Yards, Wood Street Yards, the Lincoln Passenger Terminal, and the industries served in the Cicero Switching District.
Box 53 Folder 20
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture shows a close view of the scrap car, where the debris lays alongside of the car. This constitutes a safety hazard because debris can cause train derailments. Also, the close clearance the of the building means that the signal passing happens on the fireman's side.
Box 53 Folder 20
Box 55 Folder 76
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, East End of Robey Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
A more precise view of the ready track and the Pullman Yards. (Robey Street is now Damen Avenue).
Box 55 Folder 76
Box 55 Folder 79
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, East End of Robey Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Notice tracks 14-18: these tracks wind around to curve to the right and then around to curve to the right and again to the left. The personnel that services the box cars and rolling stock are walking up and down the tracks.
Box 55 Folder 79
Box 56 Folder 60
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
A general view of the Robey Street Yards looking from the top of a freight car, which is on one of the switching leads into the classification yard. On the far left of the picture is a lead that goes to an industry serviced by the BOCT. The classification yards are in the left center of the photograph, and the Northwestern middle yard tracks are on the right.
Box 56 Folder 60
Box 56 Folder 62
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
1960
Scope and Contents
Opposite view from exhibit G-9, from across the street. It shows the gondola scrap car from other side. Notice debris on tracks and close clearance.
Box 56 Folder 62
Box 56 Folder 63
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of the industrial switching at Cicero, IL by the BOCT. Switching is done across a public street; notice the car on the right fouling the tracks. Notice how the track continues into the building.
Box 56 Folder 63
Box 56 Folder 65
B&O General Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
A closer view of entrance to Cicero Industrial yards, looking at the grade crossing from the east (like G-12). Two streets which are intersected by an industrial track.The industrial track is protected only by a cross-arm sign (in extreme left of photograph). Heavy truck and automobile traffic.
Box 56 Folder 65
Box 56 Folder 67
Hotpoint Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
A picture of one of the Hotpoint Plants that is serviced by the BOCT. The gate to the plant must be opened by plant employees. Notice the "S" curve leading into plant. Fence divides BOCT industry track from CBQ tracks in left of photograph.
Box 56 Folder 67
Box 56 Folder 121
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of the industrial switching at Cicero, IL by the BOCT. Switching is done across a public street; notice the car on the right fouling the tracks. Notice how the track continues into the building.
Box 56 Folder 121
Box 56 Folder 122
B&O General Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking at the grade crossing from the east. Two streets which are intersected by an industrial track.The industrial track is protected only by a cross-arm sign (in extreme left of photograph). Heavy truck and automobile traffic.
Box 56 Folder 122
Box 56 Folder 124
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
1960
Scope and Contents
This industry has gates that are held shut by a barrel that must be removed before switching operations can be made. Note that the automobile is parked adjacent to the tracks. This switching is done on fireman's side because of a tangent curve to the left, so it's up to the fireman to relay signals to the engineer. Also the fireman must keep a look-out for the general public because it is a public thoroughfare.
Box 56 Folder 124
Box 63 Folder 107
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture is taken from the top of a car located on the Wood Street industrial track. The tracks in the center and in the left of the picture are part of the Chicago Northwestern middle yard; B&O yard crewsalso work in the middle yard when interchanging cars with Chicago Northwestern. The Color Position Light (CPL) signal in the center of the picture is used for main track movements. To the right of the signal is no. 1 and no. 2 main tracks (the two tracks that have ballast under the ties). Then further to right we have the yard tracks 1 through18. The yard tracks are parallel to the main tracks.
Box 63 Folder 107
Box 63 Folder 108
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Pullman Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view looking across the yard from the top of a car located on the Wood Street industrial track. Here we see a clear view of the Pullman Yards where the passenger cars pass. Mainline passenger trains are made up here. This yard is located from a straight switching lead to a tangent curve to the right. Yard is also used by Soo Line and C&O railroads.
Box 63 Folder 108
Box 63 Folder 109
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard, Classification of storage yard area
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture is of the general view of the Wood Street and Robey Street (Robey Street is now Damen Avenue) yard area. The first two tracks are for main line movement. The first in the picture is the inbound, the second outbound. The remaining tracks are used for yard switching. Notice the reverse curve in the construction of the yard. This consists from a straight track to a tangent curve to the left and straight track and a tangent left. The tracks to the right of the curve typically are for engine house use for outbound engines, with the exception of the one to the right of the second diesel. That one is used for incoming engines. To the extreme left is the Northwestern middle yards.
Box 63 Folder 109
Series IV: Central Railroad of New Jersey: Buttonwood Yards and Wilkes-Barre Interchange
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey's and other carriers' facilities in and around Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 49, are referred to by the letter Z in testimony, and were taken by James Stemrich. Mr. Stemrich was a qualified fireman and engineer for the CNJ and worked in yard service. The CNJ was a class I railroad that operated primarily in New Jersey with branches that extended into Pennsylvania in association with the Reading Railroad. The photographs in this series document the various interchanges between, facilities of, and industries served by the CNJ, the Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, and the Pennsylvania Railroad. These include the Buttonwood Yards, Hazard Wire Works, and the Pit Tracks of the CNJ.
Box 53 Folder 9
Buttonwood Yard Interchange between Pennsylvania Railroad and Central Railroad Co of New Jersey
1960
Scope and Contents
To the extreme right is the building where clerical staff is housed; the smaller building in the center houses the teletype clerk. Between the two buildings is the interchange track, and the pit track runs in front of the larger building. This is where CNJ interchanges cars with the PRR. The upper yard is in the center background of the photograph. The tracks leading from the center of the photograph to the lower left leads to the lower yard where inbound trains are switched for interchange and local delivery. To the extreme left is the D&H interchange. There are many public crossings.
Box 53 Folder 9
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Buttonwood Yard, Public Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
This shows the interchange between the PRR and the CNJ (also pictured in exhibit Z-1), looking northwest. There are no crossing gates, lights, bells, or other warnings for the public. The track in the foreground is the D&H interchange into Buttonwood Yard. The tracks in the background are leads to and from the the lower and upper yards where switch engines are workinf 24 hours a day. Parked automobiles create close clearance for railroad cars.
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Box 53 Folder 11
Buttonwood Yard photographed from Old Buttonwood Road looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph shows foggy condition that occurs frequently in Wyoming Valley area. This weather condition can slow down yard movement because of low visibility.
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Lower Yard of Buttonwood Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Track to the left are Pit Tracks, where engines are fueled, serviced, and stored. The fumes from the diesel engines can be hazardous to yard crews. Next tracks to right of Pit Track are called "The Flats." This is where yard crews switch the inbound trains in the lower yard. On occasion, yard crews have had been overcome by diesel fumes and have had to evacuate the yard.
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Industry Track at Hazard Wire Works
1960
Scope and Contents
This is the PRR track at Hazard Wire Works used for industrial switching. This track is known as the Old Main, connecting Buttonwood Yard with the Wilkes-Barre Yard.The tracks running from left to right are the D&H Academy Street branch.
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Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken facing north. This track is used to place cars at industries in the area. Many unprotected public crossings (partial view of crossing from exhibit Z-5). Parked automobiles foul tracks and create hazards.
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Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
1960
Scope and Contents
Photo taken facing south (opposite view to exhibit Z-6). This track is used to place cars at industries in the area. Many unprotected public crossings. This track leads to the Lehigh Valley main line. Parked automobiles foul tracks and create hazards.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Yard and Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Track on left, called No. 2, leads to the Lehigh Valley Station and PRR Freight House. The PRR uses these tracks to place cars in the Wiles-barre produce markets. The tracks next to the Freight House lead to Buttonwood Yard. The signal in the middle of the photograph is for the LVRR main track movement through this area. To the right of the signal are the LVRR yard tracks, where switching is performed for movement of cars to Coxton Yard. Industrial switching performed in this yard.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Yard and Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken looking north. First three track from left are PRR yard tracks and the east and west bound LVRR main tracks. Cars on right are on leader ready for movement over the road. Freight cars are interchanged between PRR, LVRR, CNJ, D&H and local delivery services.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Yard and Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
The track on the left is the Old Main track on the PRR which leads into the freight house. The track on the right is the No. 2 track, which also has a lead into the freight house.
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Pennsylvania Railroad and CNJ Interchange with Lehigh Valley Railroad
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a picture of the Lehigh Valley Yard at Wilkes Barre where the Jersey Central Lines and Pennsylvania railroad interchange. The track to the left is the PRR lead to Buttonwood Yard. The next tracks are PRR yard tracks two, three, and four. Further to the right are the LVRR east and west bound main tracks and the LVRR transfer yard. In the background behind the whistle board, located in the center of the picture, are the tracks used for interchanges between CNJ and LVRR.
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Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
1960
Scope and Contents
Photo taken facing south (opposite view to exhibit Z-6). This track is used to place cars at industries in the area. Many unprotected public crossings. This track leads to the Lehigh Valley main line. Parked automobiles foul tracks and create hazards.
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Box 53 Folder 35
Buttonwood Yard photographed from Old Buttonwood Road looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph shows foggy condition that occurs frequently in Wyoming Valley area. This weather condition can slow down yard movement because of low visibility.
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Hazard Wire Works Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
From left to right: Old Main, tracks 2 and 4. Automobiles frequently block the tracks. This is where switching is performer for the industry. These is debris on the tracks, and close clearance for the cars.
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Box 53 Folder 93
Hazard Wire Works Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of hazard Wire Works lead. Track 4 (track curving between the two buildings) is partially blocked by a parked automobile. Switches are submerged in standing water, creating work hazard. Weeds and debris also cover the tracks.
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Hazard Wire Works Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Storage track on the PRR for Hazard Wire Works. Track on right is the oil siding; track on left with car on it is storage track. Notice the condition of the ties and the water and oil between the tracks. This results from lack of care for the tracks and creates a hazardous working environment.
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Box 58 Folder 147
Railroad Tracks with Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Same crossing as shown in exhibit Z-6.
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Box 58 Folder 148
Railroad Tracks with Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Same crossing as shown in exhibit Z-6.
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Box 58 Folder 151
Pennsylvania Unit #8643
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: ALCO Model: RS11. This is a picture of Buttonwood interchange between the Penn RR and Jersey Central Lines at Buttonwood.
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Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Chicago & North Western's facilities in Chicago, Illinois. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 22, are referred to by the letter E in testimony, and were taken by Henry G. Plock. Mr. Plock was employed by the C&NW in the Chicago Terminal Division as an engineer in switching and transfer service in the Proviso Yards and deliveries to foreign yards. The C&NW was a class I railroad operating in the Midwestern United States, operating as far west as Wyoming. The photographs in this series document both passenger and freight service by the C&NW including run westward out of Chicago through passenger stations, passenger trains in the Chicago terminal, the intricacies of tracks crossings and junctions in Chicago, the Wood Street Yard, and some of the Proviso Yards including the Hump Yard.
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CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Pulling a passenger train. Manufacturer: EMD, Model GP 7
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Box 53 Folder 24
CNW Main Line
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW main line westbound to right, PRR to left. Approaching Western Avenue Interlocking Plant.
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Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill
1960
Scope and Contents
Cars were burned here and the smoke would obscure the vision of train operators (same location as exhibit E-24). IHB is the reporting mark for Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.
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Box 60 Folder 3
CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal (engineer side)
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger train standing within the confines of the North Western passenger terminal. The engine is an EMD GP-7, it is pulling a passenger train. This passenger terminal as 16 tracks controlled by an interlocking plant at Clinton and Lake Streets.
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CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal (fireman side)
1960
Scope and Contents
Pulling a passenger train. Manufacturer: EMD, Model GP 7. Same train as exhibit E-1 from the opposite side. Note here the platform with passengers and employees standing in the extreme right hand corner of the picture toward the center.
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Box 60 Folder 5
CNW Main Line Approaching Kedzie Avenue Interlocking from East
1960
Scope and Contents
Portion of main line between Western Avenue and the Kedzie Interlocking plant. The right is CNW's coach yard. Note the pile of ties and also lengths of rails extending along the right of way here.
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Box 60 Folder 6
Kedzie Avenue Interlocking Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a portion of the Kedzie Avenue interlocking plant and shows the various types of interlocking plant and he various types of interlocking switches. Covered wagon type locomotive in the center of the picture is standing at the interlocking dwarf signal preparatory to passing into or through the Kedzie Avenue interlocking plant. This signal is on the left hand side and must be observed by the fireman.
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Box 60 Folder 7
CNW Main Line Westward at Oak Park
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line through Chicago suburb, picture is of a North Western main line near Oak Park, Illinois. Note the loose rails and ties on the right side of the picture where workmen are laying a new track. Constant lookout here is necessary for workmen.
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Box 60 Folder 8
Passenger train at Melrose Park Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger train headed west, pulling out of the station. The picture itself is looking east. The train is on the 19th Avenue crossing, one of the main streets in Melrose Park.
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Box 60 Folder 9
CNW Passenger train headed west
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger train on westbound CNW main line approaching an interlocking signal which is on the left side of the engine. This signal governs all westbound main line movements through this interlocking plant, regardless of whether the movement be passenger train, or yard movement destined for the Proviso yards. In this situation, with the cab of the engine forward, the signal will pass from the view of the engineer when it is within 30 feet or so of the engine. Without a fireman on the left looking out from his side of the engine, the engineer can never be certain that a signal has not changed after it has passed from his view.
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Box 60 Folder 10
Main line and Maywood lead being worked on with a Burro Crane
1960
Scope and Contents
North Western main line track and the Maywood lead track, which a section crew is working on with a Burro Crane. Industry in in upper left hand corner is National Malleable and Steel Castings Corporation. Constant lookout is necessary here because of workmen in the area and debris scattered long the right of way and the lead, including scraps of rail, ties, and other impediments. High speed passenger trains as well as freight service operate on the same tracks and because of the impediments and debris along the way, extreme vigilance must be maintained in lookout out for workmen and trespassers, who are on and about the tracks.
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Box 60 Folder 11
Passenger train headed west towards Elmhurst, Illinois
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger train operating westward along the main line approaching the east end of Elmhurst, Illinois; the Poplar Avenue crossing is down the track, where an automobile is driving across the tracks. The train has just moved around a slight curve. Note the tail end of the curve towards the middle of the picture. In the center of the picture in the distance is an overhead signal marking the Poplar Avenue crossing. Note also in the left of the picture the housing and play equipment for children and the dense bushes and shrubs along the right of way.
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Box 60 Folder 12
Cottage Hill Avenue Crossing and the Elmhurst Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking east of the Cottage Hill Avenue crossing, showing the three main line tracks of the North Western. The track in the center of the picture is the westbound main line track, the track to the left of it, or the center track, is used in either direction, and the track on the extreme left is the eastbound main line track. The road freight train here is moving through one of the most heavily trafficked crossings in Elmhurst. The North Western itself has very heavy passenger traffic out of this station.
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North End of Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
The yard has 29 tracks plus three main line tracks (Nos. 19, 20, and 30). This is the point of origin of the humping operations in Proviso. Various industries are served here, including General Foods Corporation.
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Box 60 Folder 14
South End of Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit #1649, EMD GP-7. Shows the south end of Yard 9 and indicates the curvatures of all tracks as well as gives some indication of the number of workmen in the area. Note also the rocks, stones, pieces of wood, and scrap metal that are scattered throughout the yard, which make it easier for men on the ground. Also shows the 20 main and 19 main lines.
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Box 60 Folder 15
South End of Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of south end of Yard 9 at the junction of the hump leads. Shows the 20 main and 19 main lines.
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Box 60 Folder 16
South End Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the curves and main line tracks 19 and 20. Taken in the same general area as E-15, but shows more clearly the curves and main line tracks 19 and 20. Switchman signalling with arms extended.
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Box 60 Folder 17
South End Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit #1776 pushing a train southward over the hump. The train is moving away from the photographer.
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Box 60 Folder 18
South End Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW loco #1776 pushing a train southward over the hump, showing curve of track. Another view of the operation shown in exhibits E-16 and E-17. Here the track curvatures and hump leads going down and around to the left of the picture which is toward the south here are more clearly shown. Also shows the maze of switches that join here and the cross-overs through the area. These conditions exist generally throughout the yard and accidents caused by derailments and sideswipes have been frequent in Yard 9. Switchman to the right of the picture is giving a signal to the road train that is hidden by the cars in the photograph.
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Box 60 Folder 19
Crest of Hump and General Yardmaster's Station, Yard No. 5
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being pushed over the crest of the hump at Proviso Yard. The building in the center is the general yardmaster's station. There are various hump signals that extend all he way to North Avenue. Two of these signals are shown just to the left of the yardmaster's station. In the foreground are tracks 24, 25, and 26 (26 is barely discernible). Note the broken ties along the right-hand side of the picture, and various trees and weeds which obscure positions of the track. Constant lookout is imperative at all times.
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Box 60 Folder 20
Crest of Hump (upper and lower levels), Yard No. 5
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the crest of the hump. Building shown at right is the yardmaster's office, and pole in the center is mast of one of the hump signals. The tank car in the center of the picture is entering the first of a series of retarders which run along the length of the lead into the classification tracks in the yard proper. The B & O gondola is just progressing over the hump. There is a tremendous congestion and movement in this hump area. The fireman is definitely necessary in hump operations to maintain constant lookout. When the engine is within view of the crest of the hump, only the fireman could see the brakemen or other employees standing between the two hump leads at the crest.
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Eastward Below Crest of Hump, Yard No. 5
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the lower level hump in operation and gives a picture of the classification tracks in the yard. Large number of tracks in the background of the photograph. There are 62 classification tracks.
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East End of Yard No. 2
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the east end of Yard No. 2 at Proviso Yard. It shows the close clearances on all of the tracks here. Cars are badly damages and headed for the scrap heap.
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East end of Yard No. 4 and a portion of Yard No. 2
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the east end of Yard No. 4 and a portion of Yard No. 2, which has materials stored for use by section crews. The tracks in the foreground are main lines used by the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad (IHB) operations and also for servicing, through the cross-over lead into Yard 4, the various industries around Melrose Park, including National Malleable and Steel Casting Company and American Can Company. The third track looking at the picture from right to left, is the cross-over from 19 main line leading into Yard No. 4. The road and crossing are used by cement trucks, other construction equipment, and men in the area.
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Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill
1960
Scope and Contents
Cars were burned here and the smoke would obscure the vision of train operators. Photograph shows the junk yard with some burning freight cars. When cars are burning here in the junk yard, the smoke can impede the view of the tracks, making a most vigilant lookout necessary. IHB is the reporting mark for Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.
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View West from Manheim Road Bridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Yard No. 4 is in the foreground. This picture is looking westward from the crest of the Manheim Road Bridge. In the background to the left is Yard No. 2. Tracks 17 to 21 in Yard 4 are extended into Yard 2. The track curvature in the yard is apparent. Because of the curves, it is also necessary at times to pass signals on the fireman's side. This yard operates 24 hours a day, yet has no flood lights within its confines besides the lights shown in the center of the picture in the background, which is the east end of Yard No. 5. Note also the debris between all of these tracks in the foreground.
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View East from Mannheim Road Bridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Showing part of Yard No. 2. This yard operates 24 hours a day, yet has no flood lights within its confines
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Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets
1960
Scope and Contents
Southeasterly view of the railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets in Chicago. The tracks in the immediate foreground belong to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tracks on the extreme left are the Chicago and North Western tracks leading to its Wood Street Yard. The tracks bisecting the foregoing tracks running left to right across the picture are those of the B & O, Soo Line, and Chicago Great Western Railroads. Cross-over movements here are frequent and a lookout must be maintained at all times on both sides of the locomotive.
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Taylor and Rockwell Streets Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Northwesterly view of the Taylor and Rockwell Streets area. Note the extreme curvature of the B & O tracks here, which makes it necessary for the firemen to maintain a lookout.
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Taylor and Rockwell Streets Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Orderly view of the Taylor and Rockwell Streets area, with the Taylor Street viaduct in the center of the picture. Various industries are served along the tracks here on the left by the North Western, and on the right by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Signals must frequently be passed on fireman's side because of close clearances. Industries are Wheeling Corrugating Industry and a foundry (located toward the edge of the picture). Close clearance on the viaduct, indicated by the black and white strips painted on the girders along the entire length of the trackage. The three Chicago and North Western tracks on the left of the picture branch into or cross the Pennsylvania tracks in the right foreground. The Wood Street yard in Chicago Junction Railroad tracks are in the right center of the picture.
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Taylor and Rockwell Streets Area, Looking North
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at a point just to the right of where exhibit E-29 was taken. Shows more clearly the close clearances. Track in the foreground is Track No. 1 and leads to the Wood Street yards.
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View of Wood Street Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Easterly view of the Chicago and North Western's Wood Street yard. The tracks in the lower left hand portion of the picture, where you can see the roof of a boxcar, are the switch leads for the B&O Robey Street Yard (see B&O Chicago photographs by J.B. Redmond). The two tracks further to the right are the B&O main lines. In the center of the picture is the Chicago and North Western yard, which used to be called the Bull Run. Note the reverse ladder tracks here which mean that regardless of which way an engine in headed, signals at one time or another will have to be given on the fireman's side. Note also the curvature of the tracks in the right center background of the picture.
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View of Wood Street Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit #1057 Fairbanks Morse shoving three cars into the yard. Same general area as E-31 but looking to the west instead of the east. At the extreme upper left corner of the picture is a Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy passenger train. In the left corner of the picture is a Northwestern Fairbanks-Morse locomotive shoving three cars into the Northwestern Wood Street yard. Across the top of the cars being shoved is a portion of the Northwestern's potato yard, and beyond that is the Midland warehouse and other buildings which run along Western Avenue. To the right of these tracks, switches along the yard lead to the Chicago and Northwestern main lines running through the Wood Street district. The automatic block signal in the center of the picture shows the B & O main line tracks which come in at the extreme lower right-hand portion of the picture. The boxcar in the foreground from the roof of which this picture was taken is spotted on the B & O track at Robey Street, now called Damon Avenue. The curvatures on the Northwestern tracks are apparent. (This photograph was taken in the same location as Exhibit G-2 in the B&O Chicago photographs by J. B. Redmond).
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Box 62 Folder 2
CNW main line approaching Kedzie Avenue Interlocking Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a portion of the Kedzie Avenue interlocking plant (see Exhibit E-5 for a closer view).
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Box 62 Folder 3
North End of Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
The yard has 29 tracks plus three main line tracks (Nos. 19, 20, and 30). This is the point of origin of the humping operations in Proviso. Various industries are served here, including General Foods Corporation.
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South End of Proviso Yard No. 9
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit #1649, EMD GP-7. Shows the south end of Yard 9 and indicates the curvatures of all tracks as well as gives some indication of the number of workmen in the area. Note also the rocks, stones, pieces of wood, and scrap metal that are scattered throughout the yard, which make it easier for men on the ground. Also shows the 20 main and 19 main lines.
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Box 62 Folder 5
Eastward Below Crest of Hump, Yard No. 5
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the lower level hump in operation and gives a picture of the classification tracks in the yard. Large number of tracks in the background of the photograph. There are 62 classification tracks.
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Box 62 Folder 6
East End of Track No. 3 In Former Yard No. 3
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit #4101-A
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East End of Track No. 3 In Former Yard No. 3
1960
Scope and Contents
C&NW Unit #4101-A
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Box 62 Folder 8
Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill
1960
Scope and Contents
Cars were burned here and the smoke would obscure the vision of train operators. Photograph shows the junk yard with some burning freight cars. When cars are burning here in the junk yard, the smoke can impede the view of the tracks, making a most vigilant lookout necessary. IHB is the reporting mark for Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.
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Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets
1960
Scope and Contents
Southeasterly view of the railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets in Chicago. The tracks in the immediate foreground belong to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tracks on the extreme left are the Chicago and North Western tracks leading to its Wood Street Yard. The tracks bisecting the foregoing tracks running left to right across the picture are those of the B & O, Soo Line, and Chicago Great Western Railroads. Cross-over movements here are frequent and a lookout must be maintained at all times on both sides of the locomotive.
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Box 62 Folder 10
Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets
1960
Scope and Contents
Southeasterly view of the railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets in Chicago. The tracks in the immediate foreground belong to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tracks on the extreme left are the Chicago and North Western tracks leading to its Wood Street Yard. The tracks bisecting the foregoing tracks running left to right across the picture are those of the B & O, Soo Line, and Chicago Great Western Railroads. Cross-over movements here are frequent and a lookout must be maintained at all times on both sides of the locomotive.
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Box 62 Folder 11
Taylor and Rockwell Street Area, Looking South and East
1960
Scope and Contents
Close up of track crossovers and diamond crossings.
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Box 62 Folder 12
B&O Tracks in Wood Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking east from 14th Street and Damen (formerly Robey Street) Avenue. B&O main lines are in the center of the photograph, with ballast under the ties. St Adalbert's Catholic Church is in the background.
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Box 62 Folder 13
East End of Wood Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit with three cars; fireman spotting movement. St Adalbert's Catholic Church is in the background.
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Box 63 Folder 145
CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Pulling a passenger train. Manufacturer: EMD, Model GP 7
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Series VI: Chicago River and Indiana Railroad: Chicago Industries and Union Stock Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Chicago River and Indiana Railroad's facilities in Chicago, Illinois. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 45, are referred to by the letter K in testimony, and were taken by Donald H. Anderson. Mr. Anderson was employed by the Chicago River and Indiana as an engineer and was a member of the BLF&E. The Chicago River and Indiana operated a belt, switching, and terminal railroad in the metropolitan Chicago area serving approximately 400 industries; the railroad grew out of the need to link the Union Stockyards with the other carriers entering Chicago. The photographs in this series document the movements made by trains on this line through industries and city streets. The Chicago Hygrade Meat Packing Plant and its operations are also extensively documented, as are the surrounding streets. One picture in this series (box 56, folder 143) has been tentatively included based on the appearance that it was taken in the Union Stockyards; this identification may be incorrect.
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Cars being shoved into warehouse
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being shoved into warehouse No. 3 at 4000 South Wallace Street. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
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Box 56 Folder 132
Cars being shoved into warehouse
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being shoved into warehouse No. 3 at 4000 South Wallace Street. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
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Box 56 Folder 133
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Globe Plant at 40th and Stewart and indicates how vital it is to have a fireman on the engine. Observe the equipment lying on the ground, the little group of employees standing off in the center of the picture and the close clearances throughout. Because of the S curve, only the fireman on the left can see these men, cars, and equipment.
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Box 56 Folder 134
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being shoved through the Globe Steel Company building to service other plants over a public crossing. Notice the very close clearances on both sides of the track which make it imperative to maintain a watch on both sides. Since the track curves to the left, only the fireman can see ahead.
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Box 56 Folder 135
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being shoved through the Globe Steel Company building to service other plants over a public crossing. Notice the very close clearances on both sides of the track which make it imperative to maintain a watch on both sides. Since the track curves to the left, only the fireman can see ahead.
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Box 56 Folder 136
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
Hump yard located at 4100 South Damen Avenue. It has 12 receiving tracks and 25 classification tracks. Same engine and cut of cars as exhibit K-1. The engine is now backed up to a point past the repeater board where the engineer is unable to see the signals. Only the fireman has the signals on this repeater board in view.
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Box 56 Folder 137
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a hump yard located at 4100 South Damen Avenue. It has 12 receiving tracks and 25 classification tracks. In this picture we see a hump engine backing out of a receiving yard with a cut of cars. Signals are taken by the fireman as he watches the board on his side. Because of the curvature of the track and the car itself, the engineer cannot see the signal board. As the train continues to back up, a repeater board comes into view which displays the signals on both sides. After passing this board, again the engineer cannot see the board so that the signals are on the fireman's side only.
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Box 56 Folder 138
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a hump yard located at 4100 South Damen Avenue. It has 12 receiving tracks and 25 classification tracks. In this picture we see a hump engine backing out of a receiving yard with a cut of cars. Signals are taken by the fireman as he watches the board on his side. Because of the curvature of the track and the car itself, the engineer cannot see the signal board. As the train continues to back up, a repeater board comes into view which displays the signals on both sides. After passing this board, again the engineer cannot see the board so that the signals are on the fireman's side only.
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Box 56 Folder 139
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
Hump yard at 4100 South Damen Avenue. The fireman is watching the signal board as neither he nor the engineer is able to see the repeater board.
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Box 56 Folder 140
View towards the east into receiving yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Hump yard at 4100 South Damen Avenue. Taken in an easterly direction into the receiving yard. The engine is just past the repeater board. The fireman is looking back at the board and the engineer has to look forward in the direction the train is going. He is unable to see any signals which were given on the fireman's side.
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Box 56 Folder 141
Western Avenue Bridge, fireman's side
1960
Scope and Contents
CR&I RR Unit #8407. Taken on the Western Avenue Bridge at 3900 South Western Avenue. The fireman is giving the engineer a signal to go ahead. The engineer can't see the signal board because the signals are on the fireman's side.
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Box 56 Folder 142
Western Avenue Bridge, engineer's side
1960
Scope and Contents
CR&I RR Unit #8407. 3900 South Western Avenue, on Western Avenue Bridge. Photograph shows an engine humping cars in an eastward direction. The view shown is a view on the engineer's side of the engine. The signals shown are not for the tracks on which the engine is located, but are the signal boards of the Baltimore and Ohio main line tracks (at right of picture). There are no signals in view from the engineer's side. All of the signals are located on the fireman's side.
Box 56 Folder 142
Box 56 Folder 143
Industrial Siding, Armour Animal Feed Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as part of the CRI Railroad photographs. Location most likely an industrial siding in the Union Stock Yards in Chicago, which is now the New City neighborhood of Chicago.
Box 56 Folder 143
Box 56 Folder 144
View from Fireman's Side of Classification Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows an engine shoving into a classification track. The picture is taken on the left side of the engine. As you can see, the fireman has a good view of what is ahead of him and keeps the engineer informed as to where he is going. Since the engineer is on a curve at this point, he is unable to see the tracks leading into the yard.
Box 56 Folder 144
Box 56 Folder 145
Cut of cars being shoved from Halstead Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows, on the left, a cut of cars being shoved from the Halsted Street yard. You can see the fireman's head sticking out of the locomotive in the center background. He is the lookout for clearances, position of switches and oncoming traffic while crossing over two main lines to perform work on the south side of the railroad.
Box 56 Folder 145
Box 56 Folder 146
Back of the yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note employee riding on the side of the boxcar.
Box 56 Folder 146
Box 56 Folder 147
Halsted Street Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the shoving of cars at 48th and Emerald Avenue in the Halstead Street car yard, which is on a curve. The fireman is observing the distance the engine has to go before coupling onto cars in the yard. A hard coupling may cause considerable shock and damage.
Box 56 Folder 147
Box 56 Folder 148
Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides.
Box 56 Folder 148
Box 56 Folder 149
Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides.
Box 56 Folder 149
Box 56 Folder 150
Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides.
Box 56 Folder 150
Box 56 Folder 151
Loading Platform, Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the loading platform of the Hygrade Plant. A switch is being made by men working on the fireman's side. Signals cannot be passed on the engineer's side because of the inventory hanging on the platform. Observe how important it is to keep a very close watch at this point because of the Hygrade personnel working right next to the tracks.
Box 56 Folder 151
Box 56 Folder 152
Loading Platform, Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the loading platform of the Hygrade Plant. A switch is being made by men working on the fireman's side. Signals cannot be passed on the engineer's side because of the inventory hanging on the platform. Observe how important it is to keep a very close watch at this point because of the Hygrade personnel working right next to the tracks.
Box 56 Folder 152
Box 56 Folder 153
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance, on Emerald Avenue by Hygrade Plant.
Box 56 Folder 153
Box 56 Folder 154
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Manhattan Brewery on the right. When cars are shoved in on this track only the fireman would see any automobiles parked on the track, the engineer being unable to see them because of the track curvature.
Box 56 Folder 154
Box 56 Folder 155
New Century Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
CRI Unit #9811. Photograph shows an engine coming out of the New Century Plant just east of the Manhattan Brewery. The fireman is observing a private crossing and switches ahead, which the engineer cannot see because of the curvature.
Box 56 Folder 155
Box 56 Folder 156
New Century Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Industry siding of the New Century Plant, just east of the Manhattan Brewery.
Box 56 Folder 156
Box 56 Folder 157
New Century Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
CRI Unit #9811. Photograph shows an engine coming out of the New Century Plant just east of the Manhattan Brewery. The fireman is observing a private crossing and switches ahead, which the engineer cannot see because of the curvature.
Box 56 Folder 157
Box 56 Folder 158
New Century Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
CRI Unit #9811. Photograph shows an engine coming out of the New Century Plant just east of the Manhattan Brewery. The fireman is observing a private crossing and switches ahead, which the engineer cannot see because of the curvature.
Box 56 Folder 158
Box 56 Folder 159
Manhattan Brewery
1960
Scope and Contents
CRI Unit #9811. An engine is pulling cars out of the Manhattan Brewery. The fireman is watching out for trucks and automobiles which use the private crossing shown in the picture. The fireman is also looking out for the position of the switch at the top of the hill. Frequently employees walk across these tracks. The engineer is unable to see them due to the curvature of the tracks.
Box 56 Folder 159
Box 56 Folder 160
Manhattan Brewery
1960
Scope and Contents
CRI Unit #9811. An engine is pulling cars out of the Manhattan Brewery. The fireman is watching out for trucks and automobiles which use the private crossing shown in the picture. The fireman is also looking out for the position of the switch at the top of the hill. Frequently employees walk across these tracks. The engineer is unable to see them due to the curvature of the tracks.
Box 56 Folder 160
Box 56 Folder 161
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows switching movements at the Hygrade Packing Plant at 3900 South Emerald Avenue. As you can see from the picture, Emerald Avenue is a through street and traffic is very heavy. All signals are on the fireman's side. Notice in the picture how close the automobile traffic moves to the train.
Box 56 Folder 161
Box 56 Folder 162
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows switching movements at the Hygrade Packing Plant at 3900 South Emerald Avenue. As you can see from the picture, Emerald Avenue is a through street and traffic is very heavy. All signals are on the fireman's side. Notice in the picture how close the automobile traffic moves to the train.
Box 56 Folder 162
Box 56 Folder 163
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in and around the Hygrade Plant. It shows a switching operation at the plant. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
Box 56 Folder 163
Box 56 Folder 164
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in and around the Hygrade Plant. It shows a switching operation at the plant. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
Box 56 Folder 164
Box 56 Folder 165
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a switch being made at the inside track of the Hygrade Plant. Observe how the brakeman is working on the left side of the engine and will have to give the signal to the fireman. Note also the automobile parked between the two tracks. Over on the right are two automobiles are sandwiched between the boxer and the tank-car in the rear. Notice also in the rear of the picture the automobile which is crossing the tracks just behind the car which is being coupled.
Box 56 Folder 165
Box 56 Folder 166
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Switching operation at Hygrade Plant on South Emerald Avenue, fireman's side.
Box 56 Folder 166
Box 56 Folder 167
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows another view around the Hygrade Plant. Again notice how the tracks cross the public street, the pedestrian traffic in and around the plant and the passenger cars, which pass very close to the tracks.
Box 56 Folder 167
Box 56 Folder 168a
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Switching operation at Hygrade Plant on South Emerald Avenue, fireman's side.
Box 56 Folder 168a
Box 56 Folder 168b
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the switching operation in progress at the Hygrade Packing Plant. notice how the tracks head across the public streets. Notice also the very heavy volume of traffic and the large number of pedestrians working around the tracks on both sides of the street.
Box 56 Folder 168b
Box 56 Folder 169
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows another view around the Hygrade Plant. Again notice how the tracks cross the public street, the pedestrian traffic in and around the plant and the passenger cars, which pass very close to the tracks.
Box 56 Folder 169
Box 56 Folder 170
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Switching operation at plant. Notice how close tracks are to public street. Wider view of clearance at same curve as seen in exhibit K-10.
Box 56 Folder 170
Box 56 Folder 171
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
The train is coming out of the Hygrade Plant. Traffic is going south on a one-way street. Again, due to curvature of the track, the traffic, going south on the street, can be viewed only by the fireman as the engineer's view is cut off.
Box 56 Folder 171
Box 56 Folder 172
Hygrade Meat Plant and Manhattan Brewery
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows Hygrade Plant on the right and Manhattan Brewing on the left. Signals are taken on fireman's side at both locations. Because of close clearances and parked automobiles, sharp lookout must be maintained on both sides of the locomotive.
Box 56 Folder 172
Box 56 Folder 173
Hygrade Meat Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a car being set out near the Hygrade Plant. The brakeman is working on the fireman's side of the engine. Notice how he is giving the signal.
Box 56 Folder 173
Box 56 Folder 174
Hygrade Meat Plant and Surrounding Streets
1960
Scope and Contents
CRI Unit #9811. Shows an overall view of the Hygrade Plant and the surrounding streets. An automobile in the foreground is parked close to the tracks. There is also a heavy volume of traffic on the street. The traffic shown in the picture can only be seen by the fireman. Notice also the congestion around the tracks shown over to the right where the jeep is working right on the tracks. Also notice how the signals are being given on the fireman's side. It is impossible to give signals on the engineer's side due to the curvature of the track. There is no protection at this crossing other than the cross-arm sign.
Box 56 Folder 174
Box 56 Folder 175
Fireman taking signals
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken out of the back window of the cab of the locomotive and shows the fireman taking signals at the 40th and Wallace crossing over two main line tracks. It is apparent from the picture that the engineer would be unable to see the man giving the signals.
Box 56 Folder 175
Box 56 Folder 176
Fireman taking signals
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken out back window of locomotive. Another view at the 40th and Normal Avenue crossing. The fireman is watching for the clearance of cars and is also watching out for the safety of any pedestrians who might be in the area.
Box 56 Folder 176
Box 56 Folder 177
Fireman taking signals
1960
Scope and Contents
We see the fireman taking signals at the 40th and Wallace crossing while the switchman is throwing the switch. Again it is obvious, form the curvature of the track, that the engineer would be unable to see the switchman.
Box 56 Folder 177
Series VII: Denver's Burnham Yards: The Rio Grande (DRGW), Colorado & Southern, and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) facilities
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the facilities in Denver, Colorado's Burnham Yards. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission and as such do not have identifying exhibit numbers. These photographs document railroad facilities in and around Denver, Colorado. This includes industries around Cherry Creek, the Rio Grande's Car Shops and Freight Yards, AT&SF Yards, Denver Union Station and its passenger Yards, and grade crossings in industrial areas. Because these photographs were not used before the Commission, there is limited descriptive data for some of the images. As the Burnham Shops and Yards were the hub of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, it is likely that these photographs were taken by one of its employees. The D&RGW was a class I railroad operating in the western United States between Colorado and California.
Box 60 Folder 37
Burnham Car Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Car shop and passenger cars on tracks.
Box 60 Folder 37
Box 63 Folder 116
Burnham Car Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight cars, gondolas and tank car in picture as well.
Box 63 Folder 116
Box 63 Folder 117
Downtown Denver Industry Sidings
1960
Scope and Contents
1500 block of Wykoop Street, downtown Denver. Railroad tracks running next to loading platforms and loading docks.
Box 63 Folder 117
Box 63 Folder 118
Freight Houses
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight cars on tracks next to loading platforms.
Box 63 Folder 118
Box 63 Folder 119
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight houses to right of frame.
Box 63 Folder 119
Box 63 Folder 120
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver, between 14th and 16th Streets.
Box 63 Folder 120
Box 63 Folder 146
Burnham Yard Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
D&RGW Unit #5651; D&RGW Unit #74. Tracks leading to car shop and turntable
Box 63 Folder 146
Box 63 Folder 147
Burnham Yard tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
These are tracks of the Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad at Burnam Yard in Denver.
Box 63 Folder 147
Box 63 Folder 148
Burnham Car Shops and Freight Yard
1960
Box 63 Folder 148
Box 63 Folder 149
Burnham Car Shops
1960
Box 63 Folder 149
Box 63 Folder 150
Burnham Car Shops
1960
Box 63 Folder 150
Box 63 Folder 151
Burnham Car Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Car shop and passenger cars on tracks.
Box 63 Folder 151
Box 63 Folder 152
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Location in downtown Denver.
Box 63 Folder 152
Box 63 Folder 153
Burnham Car Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Tank cars in foreground are not on tracks.
Box 63 Folder 153
Box 63 Folder 154
Burnham Yards
1960
Box 63 Folder 154
Box 63 Folder 155
Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Corner of Market and 21st Street, in downtown Denver.
Box 63 Folder 155
Box 63 Folder 156
Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Corner of Market and 21st Street, in downtown Denver.
Box 63 Folder 156
Box 63 Folder 157
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver
Box 63 Folder 157
Box 63 Folder 158
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver, between 14th and 16th Streets.
Box 63 Folder 158
Box 63 Folder 159
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver, between 14th and 16th Streets.
Box 63 Folder 159
Box 63 Folder 160
Downtown Denver Industry Sidings
1960
Scope and Contents
1500 block of Wykoop Street, downtown Denver. Railroad tracks running next to loading platforms and loading docks.
Box 63 Folder 160
Box 63 Folder 161
Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Location probably in downtown Denver.
Box 63 Folder 161
Box 63 Folder 162
Denver Union Station Team tracks: CB&Q, C&S, AT&SF
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking at freight cars, tank cars, and hopper cars on tracks towards Union Station. Passenger cars are in the background.
Box 63 Folder 162
Box 63 Folder 163
Burham Shops and Roundhouse
1960
Scope and Contents
DRGW Unit #5651; Burnham Yard Shops and turntable.
Box 63 Folder 163
Box 63 Folder 164
Rio Grande Mechanical Department, Burnham Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Empire Gas and Electric Equipment industry in right of photograph.
Box 63 Folder 164
Box 63 Folder 165
Grade Crossing Over Empty Railroad Tracks
1960
Box 63 Folder 165
Box 63 Folder 166
Rio Grande Mechanical Department, Burnham Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Empire Gas and Electric Equipment industry in right of photograph.
Box 63 Folder 166
Series VIII: Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway: mining and shipping operations
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway's facilities in Minnesota. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission and as such do not have identifying exhibit numbers. The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway is a railroad operating in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin that hauled iron ore and later taconite to the Great Lakes ports of Duluth and Two Harbors, Minnesota. The photographs document the trackage, viaducts, ore docks, ships, coal yards, and carrier facilities as well as extensive documentation from inside the locomotive cab of a DM&IR train hauling coal hoppers. The viaducts and ore docks are located in either Duluth or Two Harbors, Minnesota The train yards are most likely in Proctor, Minnesota; other locations are unidentified. Because these photographs were not used before the Commission, there is limited descriptive data for some of the images.
Box 59 Folder 97
Ore Train in Open Pit Mine Switching Locomotive and Slug
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit #1204
Box 59 Folder 97
Box 59 Folder 98
Open Pit Mine and Ore Cars
Scope and Contents
DMIR Units 1204 and 1206
Box 59 Folder 98
Box 59 Folder 99
Open Pit Mine and Ore Cars
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 1202
Box 59 Folder 99
Box 59 Folder 100
Open Pit Mine
Box 59 Folder 100
Box 59 Folder 101
Open Pit Mine
Box 59 Folder 101
Box 59 Folder 102
Open Pit Mine
Box 59 Folder 102
Box 59 Folder 103
Open Pit Mine with Ore Train and Slug
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 1205
Box 59 Folder 103
Box 59 Folder 104
Ore Trains in Pit Mine
Scope and Contents
DMIR Units 1204 and 1206
Box 59 Folder 104
Box 59 Folder 105
Open Pit Mine
Box 59 Folder 105
Box 59 Folder 106
Ore Cars and Ore Train
Scope and Contents
DMIR Ore Cars 33060 and 27072. Ore train and slug in background.
Box 59 Folder 106
Box 59 Folder 107
Ore Cars on Pier
Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships.
Box 59 Folder 107
Box 59 Folder 108
Ore Cars on Pier
Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships. Cab view from engineer's side on approach to the ore dock
Box 59 Folder 108
Box 59 Folder 109
Ore Cars on Viaduct
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180 (manufacturer: EMD model: SD 18) with ship, the U.S.S. Elbert H. Gary.
Box 59 Folder 109
Box 59 Folder 110
Ore Cars on Pier
Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships. Cab view from fireman's side on approach to the ore dock.
Box 59 Folder 110
Box 59 Folder 111
Ore Cars on Pier
Scope and Contents
On viaduct. View from fireman's side of the cab.
Box 59 Folder 111
Box 59 Folder 112
Ore Cars on Pier
Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships. Cab view from fireman's side on approach to the ore dock.
Box 59 Folder 112
Box 59 Folder 113
View of Locomotive and Ore Train from Fireman's Side
Box 59 Folder 113
Box 59 Folder 114
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
Scope and Contents
DMIR caboose.
Box 59 Folder 114
Box 59 Folder 115
View Out of Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 59 Folder 115
Box 59 Folder 116
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
Scope and Contents
DMIR caboose.
Box 59 Folder 116
Box 59 Folder 117
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 59 Folder 117
Box 59 Folder 118
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 59 Folder 118
Box 59 Folder 119
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 59 Folder 119
Box 59 Folder 120
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 59 Folder 120
Box 59 Folder 121
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 59 Folder 121
Box 59 Folder 122
Railroad Tracks and Grade Crossing
Box 59 Folder 122
Box 59 Folder 123
View of Ore Train from Engineer's Side
Box 59 Folder 123
Box 59 Folder 124
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
Box 59 Folder 124
Box 59 Folder 125
DMIR Unit 159 with Gondola
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 9
Box 59 Folder 125
Box 59 Folder 126
Ore Cars and Ore Dock Seen From Cab
Box 59 Folder 126
Box 59 Folder 127
Ore Cars in Yard Seen From Cab
Box 59 Folder 127
Box 59 Folder 128
Ore Cars and Ore Dock Seen From Cab
Box 59 Folder 128
Box 59 Folder 129
Ore Cars on Pier
Scope and Contents
View out of fireman's side of cab. Photograph labeled "End of Block."
Box 59 Folder 129
Box 59 Folder 130
Locomotive Cab: Fireman's Side
Box 59 Folder 130
Box 59 Folder 132
Flat Car and Ore Train
Box 59 Folder 132
Box 59 Folder 133
View of Fireman's Side of Locomotive and Ore Train
Box 59 Folder 133
Box 59 Folder 134
View of Ore Train from Engineer's Side
Box 59 Folder 134
Box 59 Folder 135
View of Ore Train from Engineer's Side
Box 59 Folder 135
Box 59 Folder 136
Viaduct to Ore Dock
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180, Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18, with ore cars.
Box 59 Folder 136
Box 59 Folder 137
Viaduct to Ore Dock
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180, Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18, with ore cars.
Box 59 Folder 137
Box 59 Folder 138
Ore Cars in Yard
Box 59 Folder 138
Box 59 Folder 139
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 59 Folder 139
Box 59 Folder 140
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 59 Folder 140
Box 59 Folder 141
Viaduct to Ore Dock
Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180, Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18, with ore cars.
Box 59 Folder 141
Box 59 Folder 142
Ore Cars in Yard
Box 59 Folder 142
Box 59 Folder 143
Ore Cars on Viaduct
Box 59 Folder 143
Box 59 Folder 144
Railroad Tracks on Viaduct
Box 59 Folder 144
Box 59 Folder 145
Railroad Tracks on Viaduct
Box 59 Folder 145
Box 59 Folder 146
View Out of Engineer's Side of Locomotive
Box 59 Folder 146
Box 59 Folder 147
View from Locomotive Approaching Ore Dock
Box 59 Folder 147
Box 59 Folder 148
Ore Train on Viaduct
Box 59 Folder 148
Box 59 Folder 149
Ore Train on Viaduct
Scope and Contents
View from fireman's side of locomotive.
Box 59 Folder 149
Box 59 Folder 150
View from Engineer's Side of Cab on Viaduct
Box 59 Folder 150
Box 59 Folder 151
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 59 Folder 151
Box 59 Folder 152
Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Ore Train
Scope and Contents
Unknown Locomotive.
Box 59 Folder 152
Box 59 Folder 153
Cab View from Fireman's Side
Box 59 Folder 153
Box 59 Folder 154
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 59 Folder 154
Box 60 Folder 38
View from Fireman's Side
Scope and Contents
Duluth RR (see box 59, f 114)
Box 60 Folder 38
Box 60 Folder 39
Ore Cars and Railroad Track Crossovers
Scope and Contents
Full ore cars in background.
Box 60 Folder 39
Box 60 Folder 40
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 60 Folder 40
Box 60 Folder 41
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 60 Folder 41
Box 60 Folder 42
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
Box 60 Folder 42
Box 60 Folder 43
DMIR Unit 180 on Viaduct
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18
Box 60 Folder 43
Box 60 Folder 44
Open Pit Mine
Box 60 Folder 44
Box 60 Folder 45
Flat Car and Ore Train
Scope and Contents
Approaching viaduct and ore docks. DMIR Caboose C-161.
Box 60 Folder 45
Box 60 Folder 46
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 46
Box 60 Folder 47
Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Ore Train
Scope and Contents
Unknown Locomotive.
Box 60 Folder 47
Box 60 Folder 48
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side
Box 60 Folder 48
Box 60 Folder 49
Ore Train on Viaduct
Scope and Contents
View from fireman's side of locomotive.
Box 60 Folder 49
Box 60 Folder 50
View of Fireman's Side of Locomotive and Ore Train
Box 60 Folder 50
Box 60 Folder 51
View of Engineer's Side of Locomotive Cab
Box 60 Folder 51
Box 60 Folder 52
Fireman's Side of Ore Train
Scope and Contents
Big container ships at ore dock.
Box 60 Folder 52
Box 60 Folder 53
Viaduct and Ore Cars
Scope and Contents
DM&IR Unit 123 pulling a caboose with employees riding on the back.
Box 60 Folder 53
Box 60 Folder 54
DMIR Unit 180 on Viaduct to Ore Dock
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18
Box 60 Folder 54
Box 60 Folder 55
View of Locomotive and Ore Train from Fireman's Side
Box 60 Folder 55
Box 60 Folder 56
Ore Cars and Ore Train
Scope and Contents
DMIR Ore Cars 33060 and 27072. Ore train and slug in background.
Box 60 Folder 56
Box 60 Folder 57
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 57
Box 60 Folder 58
DMIR Unit 159 with Gondola
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 9
Box 60 Folder 58
Box 60 Folder 59
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
Box 60 Folder 59
Box 60 Folder 60
Ore Train on Fireman's Side
Box 60 Folder 60
Box 60 Folder 61
Ore Train and Ore Cars on Tracks
Box 60 Folder 61
Box 60 Folder 62
Ore Cars
Box 60 Folder 62
Box 60 Folder 63
Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 60 Folder 63
Box 60 Folder 64
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
Box 60 Folder 64
Box 60 Folder 65
Ore Train on Viaduct
Box 60 Folder 65
Box 60 Folder 66
Ore Cars and Ore Train on Viaduct from Fireman's Side
Box 60 Folder 66
Box 60 Folder 67
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 67
Box 60 Folder 68
Ore Cars in Yard Seen From Cab
Box 60 Folder 68
Box 60 Folder 69
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 69
Box 60 Folder 70
View of Ore Cars on Viaduct
Box 60 Folder 70
Box 60 Folder 71
View from Fireman's Side of Cab of Oncoming Ore Train
Box 60 Folder 71
Box 60 Folder 72
Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Unit 159
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 9.
Box 60 Folder 72
Box 60 Folder 73
Track Speeder and Grade Crossing Over Tracks
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way employee.
Box 60 Folder 73
Box 60 Folder 74
View from Fireman's Side of Ore Train
Box 60 Folder 74
Box 60 Folder 75
Ore Cars on Tracks
Box 60 Folder 75
Box 60 Folder 76
Engineer's Side of Ore Train on Viaduct
Scope and Contents
Taken from cab of DMIR Unit 180.
Box 60 Folder 76
Box 60 Folder 77
Engineer's Side of Locomotive from Cab
Box 60 Folder 77
Box 60 Folder 78
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 78
Box 60 Folder 79
Open Pit Mine and Railroad Tracks
Box 60 Folder 79
Box 60 Folder 80
Track Speeder and Grade Crossings Over Tracks
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
Box 60 Folder 80
Box 60 Folder 81
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 81
Box 60 Folder 82
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
Box 60 Folder 82
Box 60 Folder 83
Ore Cars on Tracks and Railroad Crossovers
Box 60 Folder 83
Box 60 Folder 84
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 84
Box 60 Folder 85
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 85
Box 60 Folder 86
Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
Box 60 Folder 86
Box 60 Folder 87
Ore Cars
Box 60 Folder 87
Box 60 Folder 88
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
Box 60 Folder 88
Box 60 Folder 89
Ore Cars and Ore Train
Box 60 Folder 89
Box 60 Folder 90
Ore Cars and Ore Train
Box 60 Folder 90
Box 60 Folder 91
Locomotive Cab on Engineer's Side
Box 60 Folder 91
Box 60 Folder 92
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 92
Box 60 Folder 93
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 93
Box 60 Folder 94
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 94
Box 60 Folder 95
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Box 60 Folder 95
Box 60 Folder 96
View from Fireman's Side of Ore Cars on Viaduct
Scope and Contents
Container ships at ore dock.
Box 60 Folder 96
Box 60 Folder 97
View from Engineer's Side of Locomotive
Box 60 Folder 97
Box 60 Folder 98
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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Engineer's Side of Cab
Scope and Contents
Engineer's side of cab. DM&IR RR
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Track Speeder
Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Ore Cars
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Viaduct and Ore Cars
Scope and Contents
DM&IR Unit 123 pulling a caboose with employees riding on the back.
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Freight Cars and Railroad Crossovers
Scope and Contents
Unknown location; tentatively identified as Proctor Yards in Minnesota.
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Ore Cars and Railroad Track Crossovers
Scope and Contents
Fuel pumps in background.
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Grade Crossing Over Tracks
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Ore Cars on Railroad Tracks on Approach to Viaduct
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Freight House, Round House and Turntable
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Freight House, Round House and Turntable
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Freight House, Round House and Turntable
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Ore Cars on Railroad Tracks
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Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Engineer's Side of Locomotive Cab
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Series IX: Great Northern Railway: Everett and Seattle, Washington
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Great Northern Railway's facilities in Everett and Seattle, Washington. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 23, are referred to by the letter J in testimony, and were taken by V.S. "Bud" Zumwinkle. Mr. Zumwinkle was employed as an engineer in both road and yard service for the Great Northern and was local chairman of Lodge 501 of the BLF&E. The Great Northern Railway was a class I railroad, operating from Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington. The Great Northern's (GN) route was the northernmost transcontinental railroad route in the United States. The photographs in this series depict the GN's facilities in Seattle and Everett, Washington as a well as trackage in downtown Seattle used by the GN and other carriers such as the Milwaukee Road. Also depicted in this series are numerous industries, including the Scott Paper Mill and Washington Iron Works. Included in this series are six photographs of GN locomotives 159 and 220; their inclusion in this series is a tentative identification, and these photographs might have been taken in another location.
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 220
Scope and Contents
GN Unit #220. Manufacturer: ALCO Type: RS3
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 220
Scope and Contents
GN Unit #220. Manufacturer: ALCO Type: RS3
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Great Northern Pacific Locomotive 220
Scope and Contents
GN Unit #220. Manufacturer: ALCO Type: RS3
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Occidental Avenue
Scope and Contents
East side track, just south of crossover where GN shoves across.
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View of King Street Station from Holgate Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken south of Seattle House Yard, looking directly into downtown Seattle. Track to extreme right is used by Great Northern crews in switching in the yard, and also for set out and pick up of cars being transferred to and from the Interbay Yard. Track shown in the center of the picture is Northern Pacific westbound mainline track, which curves to the right of the picture and runs into King Street Station. Other tracks to the left are Northern Pacific eastbound main line, an Northern Pacific yard tracks. The grade crossing is Holgate Street, extremely busy during certain parts of the day. Track to extreme right (behind white building) is designated as Mud Track and used by GN crews in switching.
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View of King Street Station from Holgate Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken south of Seattle House Yard, looking directly into downtown Seattle. Track to extreme right is used by Great Northern crews in switching in the yard, and also for set out and pick up of cars being transferred to and from the Interbay Yard. Track shown in the center of the picture is Northern Pacific westbound mainline track, which curves to the right of the picture and runs into King Street Station. Other tracks to the left are Northern Pacific eastbound main line, an Northern Pacific yard tracks. The grade crossing is Holgate Street, extremely busy during certain parts of the day. Track to extreme right (behind white building) is designated as Mud Track and used by GN crews in switching.
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North End of New Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Different view of Everett Mill industry siding. Shows the dual track that is entered directly from the north end of the New Yard as shown in J-45. The train car is an open car that is hauling a wood product called chips. The engines can be headed in either direction. The signals are all passed on the left side.
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West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks underneath the truck are used by NP and Pacific Coast and run to the waterfront (just out of frame to left of photograph). The other tracks, parallel to the Viaduct, run north to south. They are running and switching tracks used by the NP, Pacific Coast, and GN Yard Crews. Engines head in either direction while using the running tracks.
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West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks underneath the truck are used by NP and Pacific Coast and run to the waterfront (just out of frame to left of photograph). The other tracks, parallel to the Viaduct, run north to south. They are running and switching tracks used by the NP, Pacific Coast, and GN Yard Crews. Engines head in either direction while using the running tracks.
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Tracks to the South of King Street Passenger Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the vicinity of King Street Station. To the extreme right is northbound Northern Pacific main line, and the adjacent track is southbound Northern Pacific main line. Tracks to the left are terminal tracks and Seattle house yard tracks. All the tracks are used by Great Northern yard engines heading in either direction. Signals are generally passed on the fireman's side.
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Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
1960
Scope and Contents
Signals are taken on both right and left side of engine; signals also received on either side of engine when working the other tracks shown in this picture because of the curvature. Tracks are referred to as Seventh Avenue. Great Northern trains must move over Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road main lines. Engines are generally headed north in this area. Because of the close clearance it is also necessary sometimes to pass signals on the fireman's side. Note also the curvature of the tracks. The street crossing is not readily seen, but is used extensively. There is also a great deal of industrial work that goes on in this area.
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Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine generally headed north in this movement while shoving cars; the curve is on the fireman's side. Shows the track used in moving to the Seventh Avenue switching operation described in the previous photograph (Exhibit J-5). This picture is looking west to the curve from which point the tracks curve to the north. The other crossing in J-5 is approximately two blocks from this location. Engines moving here are generally headed north. This crossing is not protected by flashing light signals or gates, and the view of the crossing is impaired by the adjacent buildings. The engine is headed north and the sharp curve of the track seen in the background is on the fireman's side.
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Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the track adjacent to the building in Exhibit J-6 and gives some idea of the sharpness of the curve and the close clearance. This is a short sub-track. Only two cars are spotted here at a time. The curve is on the fireman's side.
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Seventh Avenue Trackage
1960
Scope and Contents
Stock yard track is on the extreme left. Switchmen generally give signals on the fireman's side when spotting stock cars. This is a subtrack that spots five cars.
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Tracks Located Under Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the tracks located under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The street seen is Spokane Street. The tracks crossing in the center of the picture are used in common by the Northern Pacific, the Union Pacific, the Milwaukee Railroad, the Pacific Coast and the Great Northern. Note the extensive track curvature, as well as the tracks running along both sides of the the viaduct. Visibility is poor due to the curvature and the concrete pillars supporting the viaduct. All operations are controlled by hand signals. The level junction shown in picture are with the NP tracks.
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Milwaukee Road Engines Next to Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the same general area as Exhibit J-12. To the right of the picture under the viaduct are the crossovers seen in J-12. The tracks on the left are used by the Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific and are now occupied by two Milwaukee Road movements headed toward each other on adjacent tracks. This operation is a 24 hour a day operation. The street crossing in the foreground is Atlantic Street, and is very busy at certain times of the day. Note spotters standing on top of the box cars being shoved by engine in background of photograph.
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Yard Engine Approaching on Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows in the center background a Great Northern yard engine on a curve over the Milwaukee and Union Pacific main lines en route to the Fourth and Fifth Avenue switching gears. The street crossing the foreground is Spokane Street, which is heavily traveled in the mornings and late afternoons. The railroad tracks run north to south. Note that in the left-center portion of the photograph there is another industry switching operation which has a very close clearance. Switchmen are not permitted to work on the top of cars in this area on account of electric trolley wires overhead.
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Yard Tracks Located Under and Adjacent to Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
Used by several railroads, an NP engine is in the foreground (out of frame). Shows yard tracks located under and adjacent to the Alaskan Way Viaduct. These tracks are on the right-hand side of the viaduct. Crossovers can be seen in the left-center of the picture and near the center of the picture. Thick pillars obstruct the vision of the firemen or enginemen in this area.
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Industries on Left of Picture Serviced by Fifth Avenue Switch Jobs
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines are generally headed north; cars are shoved in either one or both directions over street crossing shown in foreground. Fifth Avenue switching job in the Fifth Avenue area. Shows some of the industries serviced on this Fifth Avenue job. There is a track proceeding over the crossing. The view of the busy crossing is impaired by the building itself. Also note the sign that reads "Danger, Not Sufficient Clearance." Signals must be passed frequently on the fireman's side while serving the industries. One of the serviced industries is Stack Steel.
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South End of Occidental Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Servicing and spotting requires constant lookout on both sides of engines due to close clearances, street crossings, parked automobiles and vehicular traffic. Engines are generally headed north. Shows the south end of Occidental Avenue in downtown Seattle. The picture is taken facing north. Cars are always shoved behind the engine when serving industries. Most spotting is done along this one track. This track services roughly 25 to 30 different industries.
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Occidental Avenue Industries
1960
Scope and Contents
NP crossover leading off Occidental Avenue to NP Yard.
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Occidental Avenue Industries
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken on Occidental Avenue. Note the automobiles and trucks parked on the track directly behind the train car. Because of the heavy automobile and truck traffic here, it is important to maintain a lookout at all times on both sides of the locomotive.
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Occidental Avenue Industries
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the downtown industrial area on Occidental Avenue. There is a considerable amount of truck traffic here and the engine crew must keep a lookout for moving traffic. Generally work is done at times before the parked cars appear. Switchman is unable to pass signals on the left side of the box car.
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Extreme South End of Occidental Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Note condition of rails, debris scattered around, close clearances, all of which require constant lookout.
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Washington Iron Works Building
1960
Scope and Contents
Another location along Occidental Avenue. This photo gives an idea of the spotting that is done in the buildings that re located on the right of the picture. Notice the parked cars, lumber, and other debris along the tracks. There is extremely close clearance between the tracks and the building for the spotting of the boxcars. There is a "No Parking" sign, but automobile drivers do not pay much attention to these signs.
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Washington Iron Works Building
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Washington Iron Works. There are four or five industries that are only accessible by going through the Washington Iron Works Building. Notice the curvature of the track as it goes through the building, as well as the presence of employees of the Iron Works in and about the tracks. Note the signals on the fireman's side. In the foreground of the picture there is a street crossing that is in the downtown Seattle area, and it has heavy traffic at all times.
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Track Leading Around to Washington Iron Works from Occidental Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the track leading into the Washington Iron Works. Note the sharp curve near the center of the picture. The truck on the left-hand corner of the photograph is parked on the track directly in front of the Washington Iron Works Building. The view of the crossing is almost completely obstructed by buildings on both sides, and the crossing is protected only by a cross-sign without flashing lights, gates, or bells. The crossing is entirely governed by signals; the engineers are unable to see the crossing. Service is done sometimes on the fireman's side and sometimes on the engineer's side.
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Washington Iron Works Property
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the gate to the Washington Iron Works in a closed position. Proceeding through this area, a lookout must be maintained by all members of the crew because of the iron works employees and the cars parked in the area because of the close clearances which are noted by the sign on the picture "Restricted Side Clearance." There are many instances of close clearance throughout.
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Continuation of Tracks Through Washington Iron Works Building
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the industry that is served on the other side of the Washington Iron Works building. This is north from area shown in Exhibit J-25. In the extreme background in the center of the picture is a plasterboard car which has been spotted for unloading. The plasterboard car is shoved over street crossing for spotting signals given on either side, generally on left side in spotting car or cars at this location. That is the end of the track. There are three industries located in that immediate vicinity and the spots are all very close. To reach that point, it is necessary to cross another street crossing that is just this side of that car. There are close clearances that can be observed in relation to the box car in the center of the picture. Switching signals are generally passed here on the left. The tracks curving off to the right lead into different areas of the Washington Iron Works.
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Washington Iron Works Building
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Washington Iron Works from the other side of the gate shown in Exhibit J-24. The engine is generally headed north in this curvature around to the left and signals are passed on the fireman's side. Because of the number of employees in the iron works it is necessary to maintain a lookout on both sides of the locomotive.
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Seattle Plumbing Supply Company and Other Industry Sidings
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in downtown Seattle area. The track to the extreme right is used by Great Northern in servicing the Seattle Plumbing Supply Company and five or six other industries in the area. The center track, which curves to the left, is the Great Northern's track running to the waterfront and also serves other industries along the way. Since the same engine will service industries on both tracks, you are bound to have one of the tracks curving on the fireman's side regardless of which way the engine may be headed. This is a 24/7 operation.
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Interbay Yard: Roundhouse, Store House, Storage Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a portion of the north end of the Interbay Yard and its roundhouse, storage tracks, and main line track. There is a single main line through this area, indicated by the block signal. That is the one main line track. The main line curves to the left rather than to the right. Therefore, it is essential to have a fireman serving as a lookout on the left-hand side of the cab. Work in this yard is seven days per week.
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North End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the north end of the Interbay Yard. To the right of the picture is the roundhouse and the main line. All the tracks in this area, excepting the rip (repair-in-place) tracks, have the same marked degree of curvature. The rip tracks are in the extreme upper left-hand portion of the picture and are comparatively straight. The curvatures of the tracks again make it necessary for firemen to maintain a lookout from their side of the cab. The engines that work the lead in the north end of the yard are headed south, so the signals are mostly passed on the engineer's side because the curve is on his side. The extreme right track goes into three Western Food Express tracks, and curves in both directions, so the signals are given on either side of the locomotive. Also, the old main line and Government Tracks Nos. 1, 2, and 3 are also in this area and curve in both directions.
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the south end of the Interbay Yard about one mile south of the preceding exhibits (J-34). The north end is visible in the distance. The smokestack and warehouse buildings, including the roundhouse, are in that area. The curvature of the tracks running off from the lead track is clearly shown here. All of the curvatures from these leads are on the left side of the locomotive and signals are sometimes passed on the fireman's side in this area. They are passed here again generally on the engineer's side whenever possible. The engines are headed south in this area and we are looking from south to north. There are typically two (sometimes three or four) crews working in this area.
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking north, showing curvature of track, and crossover between No. 12 and No. 13 tracks.
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken from Dravus Street Bridge.
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Center of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken from the Dravus Bridge, which is located midway between the north and south end of the yard. On the extreme left are the tracks of the Northern Pacific with whom we interchange cars at that point. The first track running off the bottom of the left portion of the picture is the Great Northern main line. There is a crossover between A track and B track. One crossover leads form A to the main line, and another (not shown) leads from B to A. A lookout must be maintained here at all times from both sides of the cab for yard crews which number from 1 to 5, depending on the time of day, and road crews that move in and out of here. Note also the men walking along the tracks in the extreme left portion of the picture. Those are Northern Pacific Tracks. Twenty to twenty-four trains may run through here in a 24 hour period.
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note tracks curve sharply to the left coming onto the lead, which makes the curve to the fireman's side, engines are headed south (photograph taken facing north). Taken in the same area as J-37. Three members of the ground crew are spread out along the track on the engineer's side. The man at the far left standing with one foot on the switch has just given a signal. The switch foreman in the center is also throwing a switch. The man at the far right is riding on a car, and is probably going to couple in or make the joint of the car, or he may be riding that car for the purpose of pulling pins. Notice also in the center of the picture just to the left is the last car which has been cut off.
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"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the tracks and curvature under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Note the tracks on the left which are directly underneath, with automobiles parked parallel to them. In the right center of the picture is a box car spotted inside the Seattle Hardware Company. Note the extremely close clearances on both sides of this car. There is a great amount of vehicular traffic, track curvatures, and close clearances here, which make it imperative to maintain a lookout at all times.
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Extreme South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the extreme end of the Interbay Yard of what is commonly known as the G-yard. The tracks to the left of the wire fence on the left part of the picture belong to the government, and lead to Navy Pier No.91. The government tracks in the upper left hand portion are curved in both directions, and have several crossovers. Clearances there are close and a lookout must be maintained. The government possess their own small locomotive for their use. Great Northern is the only railroad that makes deliveries to this government-owned railroad installation. The tracks to the right in the yard also have marked curves and a lookout must be maintained at all times. Engines are usually headed south and signals are usually passed on the fireman's side.
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Crossing Over Onto Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line from Seventh Avenue Switching Job
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the cross-over from the Great Northern main tracks. It shows the crossover between the two main lines, the Union Pacific-Milwaukee Road main lines and the Great Northern. This is the Great Northern main line trackage. It is necessary to use these main lines in order to service industries in the area, on both sides of the track. The crossing here is at Seventh Avenue. Industries are served on both sides of the track, so at least half of the time, signals must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Crossing Over Onto Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line from Seventh Avenue Switching Job
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of the cross-over from the Great Northern main tracks. It shows the crossover between the two main lines, the Union Pacific-Milwaukee Road main lines and the Great Northern. This is the Great Northern main line trackage. It is necessary to use these main lines in order to service industries in the area, on both sides of the track. The crossing here is at Seventh Avenue. Industries are served on both sides of the track, so at least half of the time, signals must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Crossing Over Onto Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line from Seventh Avenue Switching Job
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of the cross-over from the Great Northern main tracks. It shows the crossover between the two main lines, the Union Pacific-Milwaukee Road main lines and the Great Northern. This is the Great Northern main line trackage. It is necessary to use these main lines in order to service industries in the area, on both sides of the track. The crossing here is at Seventh Avenue. Industries are served on both sides of the track, so at least half of the time, signals must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Common User Track Under Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture shows tracks under the viaduct that are in common use by the Union Pacific, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and the former Pacific Coast Railroad. This track extends about three miles directly under this viaduct or along this highway area. The number of parked cars and trucks shown here gives some indication of the amount of vehicular traffic in this area. The Puget Sound would be to the left of the picture. The picture is very close to the water. Operated 24 hours a day.
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Alaskan Way Viaduct at Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture shows the extensive trackage under and adjacent to the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Atlantic Street. The white lines in the foreground are a pedestrian crosswalk. Since tracks curve here to the right and to the left, and with the pedestrian crosswalk, it is obviously necessary to maintain a lookout from both sides of the locomotive. You can see the tracks crossing the extreme right there. Generally, the standard switch type locomotives are used in this area.
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Atlantic Street Crossing by Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the same general area as Exhibit J-31B. It shows another view of the Atlantic Street crossing. In the center is the Union Pacific cross-over that is protected. The lower left-hand corner of the picture shows the common-user railroad track. This picture does not show the description well. That is the Union Pacific interchange. The common-user track is used by Union Pacific, Great Northern, and the Milwaukee. Note in the center and background the extreme track curvature as it approaches Atlantic Street, and also there are some figure S curves. Around these, the engineer and fireman must both keep a lookout.
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East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a picture taken along the east side of the viaduct just north of Atlantic Street. The left is a long freight train moving across Atlantic Street and curving around in the center background. Also note from this track running north and south, the open switch points and the crossover. Here we have heavily raveled streets again. This is an industrial area of Seattle. City buses use these streets, as indicated by bus zone just to the right of the Atlantic Street sign on the right-hand portion of the picture. The track will lead to the industrial track shown here in the center of the picture which cuts across both of these tracks and runs into the industry plant shown on the right-hand side of the picture. Somewhere industry leads cut across the streets at points further north along Atlantic Street. These crossing are all unprotected by flashing lights, bells, or gates. Lookouts are required on both sides of the cab at all times. Important to note, though, is that there is a crossing watchman at Atlantic Street flagging the movement of engines through there, and also protecting the vehicle traffic.
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East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a picture taken along the east side of the viaduct just north of Atlantic Street. The left is a long freight train moving across Atlantic Street and curving around in the center background. Also note from this track running north and south, the open switch points and the crossover. Here we have heavily raveled streets again. This is an industrial area of Seattle. City buses use these streets, as indicated by bus zone just to the right of the Atlantic Street sign on the right-hand portion of the picture. The track will lead to the industrial track shown here in the center of the picture which cuts across both of these tracks and runs into the industry plant shown on the right-hand side of the picture. Somewhere industry leads cut across the streets at points further north along Atlantic Street. These crossing are all unprotected by flashing lights, bells, or gates. Lookouts are required on both sides of the cab at all times. Important to note, though, is that there is a crossing watchman at Atlantic Street flagging the movement of engines through there, and also protecting the vehicle traffic.
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East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a picture taken along the east side of the viaduct just north of Atlantic Street. The left is a long freight train moving across Atlantic Street and curving around in the center background. Also note from this track running north and south, the open switch points and the crossover. Here we have heavily raveled streets again. This is an industrial area of Seattle. City buses use these streets, as indicated by bus zone just to the right of the Atlantic Street sign on the right-hand portion of the picture. The track will lead to the industrial track shown here in the center of the picture which cuts across both of these tracks and runs into the industry plant shown on the right-hand side of the picture. Somewhere industry leads cut across the streets at points further north along Atlantic Street. These crossing are all unprotected by flashing lights, bells, or gates. Lookouts are required on both sides of the cab at all times. Important to note, though, is that there is a crossing watchman at Atlantic Street flagging the movement of engines through there, and also protecting the vehicle traffic.
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Looking South Towards Seattle House Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south toward the Seattle house yard and toward the Northern Pacific main line. The Seattle house yard is off to the left and not shown. To the right is Occidental Avenue. The track in the center of the picture curving over to the right is the spur leading off to Occidental Avenue. Notice the number of cars parked immediately adjacent to the tracks. Also notice the close clearance between the cars and the track.
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Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at Argo, located approximately four miles south of the Seattle House Yard and nine or ten miles south of Interbay Yard. All of the tracks are main lines of the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Railroad. Freight and passenger trains, as well as yard engines of the Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern, move over these tracks. This is one of the busiest locations in the Seattle area.
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South Occidental Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
NP track used occasionally by GN; curve to the left on fireman's side. Sears Tower (now Starbucks Corporate Headquarters) in background.
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Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
1960
Scope and Contents
Signals are taken on both right and left side of engine; signals also received on either side of engine when working the other tracks shown in this picture because of the curvature. Tracks are referred to as Seventh Avenue. Great Northern trains must move over Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road main lines. Engines are generally headed north in this area. Because of the close clearance it is also necessary sometimes to pass signals on the fireman's side. Note also the curvature of the tracks. The street crossing is not readily seen, but is used extensively. There is also a great deal of industrial work that goes on in this area.
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Seventh Avenue Trackage
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the approach to the stockyard track and indicates close clearance and the obstruction to vision caused by stockyard pens. Switchmen will try to stay on the platform, which eliminates having to get in between where clearance is close.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line to the left.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
The main line is on the extreme left and is not shown in the picture. This track leads to the north end of the new yard from this particular industry, the Robinson Mill.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Different view of Everett Mill industry siding. Shows the dual track that is entered directly from the north end of the New Yard as shown in J-45. The train car is an open car that is hauling a wood product called chips. The engines can be headed in either direction. The signals are all passed on the left side.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
View of grade crossing, along side tank and freight cars next to yard office.
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Great Northern's Everett Main Line
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Great Northern southbound main line. The extreme curvature of the track to the left is on the fireman's side. The track running off to the right leads to the Everett Ice Company and is served by the Great Northern. Note in the center of the crossovers and other industry leads. These curves and crossovers, as well as frequent train movements and vehicular traffic, make it necessary to keep a lookout on both sides of the cab at all times.
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Scott Paper Co. Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Great Northern's tracks outside of and adjacent to the Scott Paper Company, which is shown to the right. Note the number of curved tracks and crossovers in the center of the picture. The industry is served by the Great Northern every four hours, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
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Fork Cars Moving Flat Car on Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the south end of the Bayside Yard, toward the water front. Industrial employees are moving some freight cars. Because of the curvature of the track throughout the area, and the grade crossing, one of which may be seen on the left center of the picture, the fireman must also maintain a lookout from his side of the cab.
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Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the track leading into Robinson Mill. Note the crossover and curvature on the track.
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Loading Freight at Robinson Mill
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being loaded inside Robinson Mill, and indicates the close clearance involved here. Depending on which way the engine is headed (they will be headed in either direction), the fireman may have to take signals on his side. Lookout is required on both sides of the locomotive.
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Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken within the confines of the Scott Paper Company works.
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Flatcar and Gondola on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the south end of the Bayside Yard, toward the water front. Industrial employees are moving some freight cars. Because of the curvature of the track throughout the area, and the grade crossing, one of which may be seen on the left center of the picture, the fireman must also maintain a lookout from his side of the cab.
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Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken within the confines of the Scott Paper Company works.
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Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken within the confines of the Scott Paper Company works.
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North End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the north end of the Interbay Yard. To the right of the picture is the roundhouse and the main line. All the tracks in this area, excepting the rip (repair) tracks, have the same marked degree of curvature. The rip tracks are in the extreme upper left-hand portion of the picture and are comparatively straight. The curvatures of the tracks again make it necessary for firemen to maintain a lookout from their side of the cab. The engines that work the lead in the north end of the yard are headed south, so the signals are mostly passed on the engineer's side because the curve is on his side. The extreme right track goes into three Western Food Express tracks, and curves in both directions, so the signals are given on either side of the locomotive. Also, the old main line and Government Tracks Nos. 1, 2, and 3 are also in this area and curve in both directions. (This is a zoomed out print of the negatived used to print the other J-34, internal number #27.)
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note tracks curve sharply to the left coming onto the lead, which makes the curve to the fireman's side, engines are headed south (photograph taken facing north). Taken in the same area as J-37. Three members of the ground crew are spread out along the track on the engineer's side. The man at the far left standing with one foot on the switch has just given a signal. The switch foreman in the center is also throwing a switch. The man at the far right is riding on a car, and is probably going to couple in or make the joint of the car, or he may be riding that car for the purpose of pulling pins. Notice also in the center of the picture just to the left is the last car which has been cut off.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
The main line is on the extreme left and is not shown in the picture. This track leads to the north end of the new yard from this particular industry, the Robinson Mill.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
The main line is on the extreme left and is not shown in the picture. This track leads to the north end of the new yard from this particular industry, the Robinson Mill. (Slightly different angle of location seen in Exhibit J-45).
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Box 63 Folder 14
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Tank cars and freight cars alongside grade crossing and new Yard Office. Track crossing street to log dump.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Ground View of railroad tracks and GN Unit #161. Manufacturer: EMD Model: NW2 (like J-44). East side of Yard Office, main line to left of yard engine.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Ground View of railroad tracks and GN Unit #161. Manufacturer: EMD Model: NW2 (like J-44). East side of Yard Office, main line to left of yard engine.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Ground View of railroad tracks and GN Unit #161. Manufacturer: EMD Model: NW2 (like J-44). East side of Yard Office, main line to left of yard engine.
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Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
1960
Scope and Contents
Signals are taken on both right and left side of engine; signals also received on either side of engine when working the other tracks shown in this picture because of the curvature. Tracks are referred to as Seventh Avenue. Great Northern trains must move over Northern Pacific and Milwaukee Road main lines. Engines are generally headed north in this area. Because of the close clearance it is also necessary sometimes to pass signals on the fireman's side. Note also the curvature of the tracks. The street crossing is not readily seen, but is used extensively. There is also a great deal of industrial work that goes on in this area.
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Freight Cars on Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Northbound extra freight, Seattle to Everett; taken at Golden Gardens.
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Freight Cars on Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Northbound extra freight, Seattle to Everett; taken at Golden Gardens.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south from fire station toward Yard Office; main line to left. (Like Exhibit J-44, but facing other direction on tracks)
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Industry track that goes to Robinson Mill.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Lower view of grade crossing (seen in Exhibit J-46) along side tank and freight cars next to yard office.
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Scott Paper Mill Industry Siding
1960
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Scott Paper Mill Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Great Northern's tracks outside of and adjacent to the Scott Paper Company, which is shown to the right. Note the number of curved tracks and crossovers in the center of the picture. The industry is served by the Great Northern every four hours, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
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Milwaukee Road Unit #621 Next to Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
The Milwaukee Road Locomotive Unit #621 headed north. Taken in the same general area as Exhibits J-12 and J-13. To the right of the picture under the viaduct are the crossovers seen in J-12. The tracks on the left are used by the Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific and are now occupied by two Milwaukee Road movements headed toward each other on adjacent tracks. This operation is a 24 hour a day operation. The street crossing in the foreground is Atlantic Street, and is very busy at certain times of the day. Note spotters standing on top of the box cars being shoved by engine in background of photograph.
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Box 63 Folder 27
Milwaukee Road Unit #621 Next to Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
The Milwaukee Road Locomotive Unit #621 headed north. Taken in the same general area as Exhibits J-12 and J-13. To the right of the picture under the viaduct are the crossovers seen in J-12. The tracks on the left are used by the Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific and are now occupied by two Milwaukee Road movements headed toward each other on adjacent tracks. This operation is a 24 hour a day operation. The street crossing in the foreground is Atlantic Street, and is very busy at certain times of the day. Note spotters standing on top of the box cars being shoved by engine in background of photograph.
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Fork Cars Moving Flat Car on Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the south end of the Bayside Yard, toward the water front. Industrial employees are moving some freight cars. Because of the curvature of the track throughout the area, and the grade crossing, one of which may be seen on the left center of the picture, the fireman must also maintain a lookout from his side of the cab.
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Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Great Northern's tracks outside of and adjacent to the Scott Paper Company, which is shown to the right. Note the number of curved tracks and crossovers in the center of the picture. The industry is served by the Great Northern every four hours, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
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Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Great Northern's tracks outside of and adjacent to the Scott Paper Company, which is shown to the right. Note the number of curved tracks and crossovers in the center of the picture. The industry is served by the Great Northern every four hours, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
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Great Northern Locomotive Unit 351-A
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: F3A. Southbound passenger train: Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle. Location of photograph is just north of the Everett Depot.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Track crossing and running to left of picture into chipboard plant, Robinson Mill.
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North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Track crossing and running to left of picture into chipboard plant, Robinson Mill.
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Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the track leading into Robinson Mill. Note the crossover and curvature on the track.
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Robinson Mill Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight car on track next to platform.
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Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
1960
Scope and Contents
"S" Curve. Engine generally headed north in this movement while shoving cars; the curve is on the fireman's side. Shows the track used in moving to the Seventh Avenue switching operation described in the previous photograph (Exhibit J-5). This picture is looking west to the curve from which point the tracks curve to the north. The other crossing in J-5 is approximately two blocks from this location. Engines moving here are generally headed north. This crossing is not protected by flashing light signals or gates, and the view of the crossing is impaired by the adjacent buildings. The engine is headed north and the sharp curve of the track seen in the background is on the fireman's side.
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Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the track leading into Robinson Mill. Note the crossover and curvature on the track.
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Box 63 Folder 38
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line to left, runs north and south along Bayside Yard.
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Washington Iron Works Building
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Washington Iron Works. There are four or five industries that are only accessible by going through the Washington Iron Works Building. Notice the curvature of the track as it goes through the building, as well as the presence of employees of the Iron Works in and about the tracks. Note the signals on the fireman's side. In the foreground of the picture there is a street crossing that is in the downtown Seattle area, and it has heavy traffic at all times.
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Industries oServiced by Fifth Avenue Switch Jobs
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines are generally headed north; cars are shoved in either one or both directions. Signals must be passed frequently on the fireman's side while serving the industries. One of the serviced industries is Stack Steel.
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Seattle Plumbing Supply Company and Other Industry Sidings
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in downtown Seattle area. The track to the extreme right is used by Great Northern in servicing the Seattle Plumbing Supply Company and five or six other industries in the area. The center track, which curves to the left, is the Great Northern's track running to the waterfront and also serves other industries along the way. Since the same engine will service industries on both tracks, you are bound to have one of the tracks curving on the fireman's side regardless of which way the engine may be headed. This is a 24/7 operation.
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Center of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
GN Engine 278-A (EMD FA2 A&B Unit) northbound on main line. Photograph taken from Dravus Street Bridge facing south.
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North End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the north end of the Interbay Yard. To the right of the picture is the roundhouse and the main line. All the tracks in this area, excepting the rip (repair) tracks, have the same marked degree of curvature. The rip tracks are in the extreme upper left-hand portion of the picture and are comparatively straight. The curvatures of the tracks again make it necessary for firemen to maintain a lookout from their side of the cab. The engines that work the lead in the north end of the yard are headed south, so the signals are mostly passed on the engineer's side because the curve is on his side. The extreme right track goes into three Western Food Express tracks, and curves in both directions, so the signals are given on either side of the locomotive. Also, the old main line and Government Tracks Nos. 1, 2, and 3 are also in this area and curve in both directions. (This is a zoomed out print of the negatived used to print the other J-34, internal number #27.)
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note tracks curve sharply to the left coming onto the lead, which makes the curve to the fireman's side, engines are headed south (photograph taken facing north). Taken in the same area as J-37. Three members of the ground crew are spread out along the track on the engineer's side. The man at the far left standing with one foot on the switch has just given a signal. The switch foreman in the center is also throwing a switch. The man at the far right is riding on a car, and is probably going to couple in or make the joint of the car, or he may be riding that car for the purpose of pulling pins. Notice also in the center of the picture just to the left is the last car which has been cut off.
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note tracks curve sharply to the left coming onto the lead, which makes the curve to the fireman's side, engines are headed south (photograph taken facing north). Taken in the same area as J-37. Three members of the ground crew are spread out along the track on the engineer's side. The man at the far left standing with one foot on the switch has just given a signal. The switch foreman in the center is also throwing a switch. The man at the far right is riding on a car, and is probably going to couple in or make the joint of the car, or he may be riding that car for the purpose of pulling pins. Notice also in the center of the picture just to the left is the last car which has been cut off.
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South End of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the south end of the Interbay Yard about one mile south of the preceding exhibits (J-34). The north end is visible in the distance. The smokestack and warehouse buildings, including the roundhouse, are in that area. The curvature of the tracks running off from the lead track is clearly shown here. All of the curvatures from these leads are on the left side of the locomotive and signals are sometimes passed on the fireman's side in this area. They are passed here again generally on the engineer's side whenever possible. The engines are headed south in this area and we are looking from south to north. There are typically two (sometimes three or four) crews working in this area.
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"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the tracks and curvature under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Note the tracks on the left which are directly underneath, with automobiles parked parallel to them. In the right center of the picture is a box car spotted inside the Seattle Hardware Company. Note the extremely close clearances on both sides of this car. There is a great amount of vehicular traffic, track curvatures, and close clearances here, which make it imperative to maintain a lookout at all times.
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"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the tracks and curvature under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Note the tracks on the left which are directly underneath, with automobiles parked parallel to them.
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"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the tracks and curvature under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Note the tracks on the left which are directly underneath, with automobiles parked parallel to them. In the right center of the picture is a box car spotted inside the Seattle Hardware Company. Note the extremely close clearances on both sides of this car. There is a great amount of vehicular traffic, track curvatures, and close clearances here, which make it imperative to maintain a lookout at all times.
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Common User Tracks Under Spokane St. Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
N.P., G.N, & P.C. (Pacific Coast RR) all use, Atlantic St. in the foreground, considerable traffic, also note Rail Road crossings, crossovers & curvature. (like J-12, J-30)
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"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the tracks and curvature under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Note the tracks on the left which are directly underneath, with automobiles parked parallel to them. In the right center of the picture is a box car spotted inside the Seattle Hardware Company. Note the extremely close clearances on both sides of this car. There is a great amount of vehicular traffic, track curvatures, and close clearances here, which make it imperative to maintain a lookout at all times.
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West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Same crossing shown in Exhibits J-20A and J-20B. Tracks running right to left are used by NP and Pacific Coast and run to the waterfront (just out of frame to left of photograph). The other tracks, parallel to the Viaduct, run north to south. They are running and switching tracks used by the NP, Pacific Coast, and GN Yard Crews. Engines head in either direction while using the running tracks.
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West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Same crossing shown in Exhibits J-20A and J-20B. Tracks running right to left are used by NP and Pacific Coast and run to the waterfront (just out of frame to left of photograph). The other tracks, parallel to the Viaduct, run north to south. They are running and switching tracks used by the NP, Pacific Coast, and GN Yard Crews. Engines head in either direction while using the running tracks.
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Milwaukee Road Unit 621
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200. Facing opposite direction from Exhibit J-30 at the intersection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Atlantic Street.
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Tracks on West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight car on railroad tracks on west side of viaduct. Taken in the same general area as Exhibits J-12 and J-13.
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Tracks on West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight car on railroad tracks on west side of viaduct. Taken in the same general area as Exhibits J-12 and J-13.
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East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a picture taken along the east side of the viaduct just north of Atlantic Street. The left is a long freight train moving across Atlantic Street and curving around in the center background. Also note from this track running north and south, the open switch points and the crossover. Here we have heavily raveled streets again. This is an industrial area of Seattle. City buses use these streets, as indicated by bus zone just to the right of the Atlantic Street sign on the right-hand portion of the picture. The track will lead to the industrial track shown here in the center of the picture which cuts across both of these tracks and runs into the industry plant shown on the right-hand side of the picture. Somewhere industry leads cut across the streets at points further north along Atlantic Street. These crossing are all unprotected by flashing lights, bells, or gates. Lookouts are required on both sides of the cab at all times. Important to note, though, is that there is a crossing watchman at Atlantic Street flagging the movement of engines through there, and also protecting the vehicle traffic.
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East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a picture taken along the east side of the viaduct just north of Atlantic Street. The left is a long freight train moving across Atlantic Street and curving around in the center background. Also note from this track running north and south, the open switch points and the crossover. Here we have heavily raveled streets again. This is an industrial area of Seattle. City buses use these streets, as indicated by bus zone just to the right of the Atlantic Street sign on the right-hand portion of the picture. The track will lead to the industrial track shown here in the center of the picture which cuts across both of these tracks and runs into the industry plant shown on the right-hand side of the picture. Somewhere industry leads cut across the streets at points further north along Atlantic Street. These crossing are all unprotected by flashing lights, bells, or gates. Lookouts are required on both sides of the cab at all times. Important to note, though, is that there is a crossing watchman at Atlantic Street flagging the movement of engines through there, and also protecting the vehicle traffic.
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Alaskan Way Viaduct at Atlantic Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture shows the extensive trackage under and adjacent to the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Atlantic Street. Facing opposite direction from Exhibit J-30 at the intersection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Atlantic Street.
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View From Yard Office
1960
Scope and Contents
Great Northern Locomotive Unit #119. King Street Passenger Station clock tower in background.
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Seattle House Yard Looking South from Yard Office
1960
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Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at Argo, located approximately four miles south of the Seattle House Yard and nine or ten miles south of Interbay Yard. All of the tracks are main lines of the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Railroad. Freight and passenger trains, as well as yard engines of the Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern, move over these tracks. This is one of the busiest locations in the Seattle area.
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Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at Argo, located approximately four miles south of the Seattle House Yard and nine or ten miles south of Interbay Yard. All of the tracks are main lines of the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Railroad. Freight and passenger trains, as well as yard engines of the Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern, move over these tracks. This is one of the busiest locations in the Seattle area.
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Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at Argo, located approximately four miles south of the Seattle House Yard and nine or ten miles south of Interbay Yard. All of the tracks are main lines of the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Railroad. Freight and passenger trains, as well as yard engines of the Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern, move over these tracks. This is one of the busiest locations in the Seattle area.
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Center of Interbay Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken from Dravus Street Bridge facing south. NP main line to right
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Occidental Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
East side track, just south of crossover where GN shoves across.
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Seattle House Yard Looking North
1960
Scope and Contents
King Street Passenger Station clock tower in background.
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Series X: Great Northern Railway: Minneapolis Junction
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Great Northern Railway's facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 19, are referred to by the letter L in testimony, and were taken by Arnold M. Strommen. Mr. Strommen was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Great Northern in the Willmar, Minnesota Seniority District and was local chairman of Lodge 95 of the BLF&E. These photographs were taken on October 31, 1960, when Mr. Strommen worked on through freight service between Willmar and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Great Northern Railway was a class I railroad, operating from Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington. The Great Northern's (GN) route was the northernmost transcontinental railroad route in the United States. The photographs in this series depict the GN's facilities in Minnesota, including the union yards at Minneapolis Junction and the industries served by the GN, including various grain elevators.
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows how the tracks converge at this junction. The cut of cars being pulled to the east (on the right side of the photograph) are being pulled out of the main line of the GNRR. The GNRR mainline tracks are those in the middle.
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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East End of Great Northern Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Debris to the right in foreground, left by construction crew building bridge. The columns to the right are its pillars.
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Wheel Sets on a Flat Car
1960
Scope and Contents
See exhibits L-4 and L-7 for other views of this movement.
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Harrison Strreet Public Crossing and Sharp Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
Yard engines with or without cars, also road trains arriving and departing Minneapolis use these tracks, engines operate and are headed in either direction.
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Bunge Corp. Grain Elevator
1960
Scope and Contents
Industry where considerable spotting of cars takes place; engines headed in either direction, fireman needed to pass signals as they can only be given on one side.
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Bunge Corp. Grain Elevator
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken from the opposite end of yard in exhibit L-3. Fireman needed for spotting as well as observance of crossing not visible on picture, also a heavy movement of freight and transfer business on four adjacent main lines.
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Freight Train Leaving Union Yard in the Vicinity of 14th Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
With a length of steel strapping coated with heavy paper protruding and dragging from a car, fireman would observe this and train would be stopped thereby preventing injury to someone or damage to property.
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Engine and Cars Moving on Curve and Over Crossovers
1960
Scope and Contents
Just east of Harrison St. at Minneapolis, MN Junction.Taken in the vicinity of the Northern Pacific Railroad crossing, which is located in the center of the picture running left to right. Engines are operated and headed in either direction.
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Freight Train Leaving Union Yard in the Vicinity of 14th Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
With a length of steel strapping coated with heavy paper protruding and dragging from a car, fireman would observe this and train would be stopped thereby preventing injury to someone or damage to property.
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Freight Train Leaving Union Yard in the Vicinity of 14th Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
With a length of steel strapping coated with heavy paper protruding and dragging from a car, fireman would observe this and train would be stopped thereby preventing injury to someone or damage to property.
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Crews Working on Curve Over Harrison Street Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
GNRR Unit #152. Minneapolis Junction: Engines operate in either direction.
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Curved Tracks Around Minneapolis Junction
1960
Scope and Contents
Roundhouse crews switch cars in both directions.
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Cars Spotted at Bunge Elevator
1960
Scope and Contents
Also shows cars on adjacent track in the vicinity of 14th Avenue
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Cars Moving in Both Directions
1960
Scope and Contents
Movement around curve and over crossovers between 14th Avenue and Minneapolis Junction.
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Sharp Curves at Minneapolis Junction
1960
Scope and Contents
View of the caboose track of Minneapolis Junction, just east of Harrison Street. Engines and trains move in both directions and engines are headed in either direction.
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GN Yard from Central Avenue Bridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken from Central Avenue Bridge. Shows the east end of Minneapolis Junction Yard and a portion of the Great Northern North Town Yard. Note cars standing close to public crossing.
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GN Yard from Central Avenue Bridge
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks curve east of Central Avenue at Minneapolis Junction roundhouse. Engines move and are headed in either direction.
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Cars Being Shoved Toward 14th Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
A great deal of congestion and crossover movements just east of photograph.
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Cars Moving in Both Directions
1960
Scope and Contents
Movement around curve and over crossovers between 14th Avenue and Minneapolis Junction.
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Cars Being Moved Over Crossover Around Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
Industry tracks between 14th Avenue and Minneapolis Junction at Gunge Corp. Grain Elevator.
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Harrison Street Crossing, Curve, and Crossovers Looking West
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines work and are headed in both directions (like in exhibit L-7)
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Reverse Curve at Minneapolis Junction
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate in either direction
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Transfer Movement Around Curve at Minneapolis Junction
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate in either direction
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East End of Great Northern Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note close clearance and debris scattered along track by crew building new bridge.
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Cars Moving in Both Directions
1960
Scope and Contents
Just opposite William Bro.s Co.; movement around curve and over crossovers between 14th Avenue and Minneapolis Junction (like in exhibits L-4 and L-13).
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Cars Moving in Both Directions
1960
Scope and Contents
Movement around curve and over crossovers between 14th Avenue and Minneapolis Junction (like in exhibits L-4 and L-13).
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East End of Great Northern Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines work and are headed in either direction. Tracks in the Union Yards converge at the right- hand portion of the picture with the trackage of the Chicago Northwestern yard.
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Northern Pacific Industry Tracks in the Vicinity of Great Northern Tracks
1960
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Switching and Transfer Movement Over Harrison Street Crossing and Crossover on Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate in both directions
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Engine and Cars Moving in Opposite Directions Over Harrison Street Crossing and Around Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
Minneapolis Junction: Engines operate in either direction.
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Tracks at East End of Great Northern Union Yard Near Bridge Construction
1960
Scope and Contents
Running under a bridge being constructed. Note crane operation over tracks. Engines operate and are headed both directions.
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Main Lines and Lower East End or Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed both directions
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Great Northern Tracks Coming Out of Union Yard and Crossing Main Lines at St Anthony Grain Elevator
1960
Scope and Contents
Also Minnesota transfer tracks in background. Engines operate both directions (like in exhibit L-21).
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Tracks Leading from East End Great Northern Union Yard to Main Lines and Minnesota Transfer
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operates in both direction (like in exhibit L-21).
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Lower End of Union Yard and Part of Chicago Northwestern Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions.
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Crossing and Curves Around Great Northern Roundhouse
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed either direction.
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Freight Train Leaving Union Yard in the Vicinity of 14th Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
With a length of steel strapping coated with heavy paper protruding and dragging from a car, fireman would observe this and train would be stopped thereby preventing injury to someone or damage to property.
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Engine and Cars Moving Over Harrison Street Crossing and Around Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
GNRR Unit #152. Minneapolis Junction: Engines operate in either direction.
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Crew Switching Over Crossing and Around Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions. GN Unit #152 in same location as shown in exhibits L-6 and L-7.
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Engines Working on Great Northern Trackage
1960
Scope and Contents
East of Minneapolis Junction. Sharp curve in background of picture engines headed both directions (same location as shown in exhibit L-2).
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Converging Tracks on Curve in GN Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions and the mainline tracks have a distinct curvature.
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Great Northern Tracks in Minneapolis Junction Yard Around Curve
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed both directions.
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Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Northern Pacific industry track crossing over the Great Northern's main lines. Engines operate and are headed both directions.
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NP Industry Tracks Crossing Great Northern Freight Main and Yard Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Northern Pacific industry track crossing over the Great Northern's main lines. Engines operate and are headed either direction
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GN Switch Engine 28 Working at East End of Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Commercial crew on crane working on a new bridge under construction. Engines operate in either direction (like in exhibit L-16).
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NP Industry Tracks Crossing Great Northern Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed either direction.
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Great Northern Trackage in Minneapolis Junction Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Running over public crossing and around curve to left of picture. Engines operate both directions.
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Great Northern Trackage Leading from East End of Union Yard to Main Lines and Minnesota Transfer
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed either direction and traffic is very heavy.
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Great Northern Union Yard and Part of Chicago North Western Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions. (same location as seen in exhibit L- 18).
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Minnesota Transfer Yard
1960
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Cars Moving Around Curve Just East of Minneapolis Junction
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines work on these tracks in either direction. Curvature of the track is very sharp and there are two conflicting movements so it is very difficult for signals to be passed.
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Commercial Crane About to Move Material Over Tracks at East End of Great Northern Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed in either direction
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Congestion and Switching Movements at West End of Great Northern Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed in either direction.
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Switching Movements from Main Line 4 and R Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Movement to Union Yard. Engines are headed either direction at this point (same place as exhibits L-28 and L-29).
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Switching Movements from R Yard to Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Direct view of the converging of the tracks of the Great Northern's Union Yard on the left and the D Yard on the right. Engines headed both directions as you note three engines are in picture at same time and it is possible for them to collide if crossover switches not properly lined.
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Switching Movements from Great Northern Union Yard to R Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed in either direction.
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Two Great Northern Engines Moving Toward Fouling Point in R Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines operate both direction on these tracks
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Switching on Curve at Great Northern R Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions in these movements. Numerous curves and crossovers.
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Engines Moving on Curve and Across NP Track Crossover
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive backing over the Northern Pacific industrial track coming from the Minneapolis Junction roundhouse, which is to the left towards the union the right. Engines operate and are headed in either direction. This area is congested most of time.
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Lower End of Union Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Main lines between Minneapolis and St Paul. Tracks at left of picture used by Chicago Northwestern Railway. Picture of tracks coming out of Minnesota Transfer Yard leading across main line to Union Yard (same bridge as in exhibit L-21).
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Series XI: Illinois Central Railroad: Memphis Division
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Illinois Central's facilities in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 47, are referred to by the letter N in testimony, and were taken by Fred Howell. Mr. Howell was employed as an engineer and fireman by the Illinois Central in their Memphis Division and was a member of the BLF&E. The Illinois Central was a class I railroad in the central United States, with its primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois, with New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama. Branch lines to the west connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska. The photographs in this series depict the IC's facilities and industries served in Memphis, Tennessee; Helena, Arkansas; and Clarksdale, Mississippi, including the docks on the Mississippi River where freight cars were loaded onto steamboats for transfer between Mississippi and Arkansas.
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Classification Yard and Diesel Shop
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows part of the Memphis terminal. To the right is the diesel shop. The two tracks immediately to the left of the diesel shop are starting and receiving tracks for engines. The tracks that the starting and receiving tracks lead to are the tow main line tracks which are controlled by a block system. The fireman has a great responsibility when the train gets on the main line tracks to watch out for other trains. To the left of the two main line tracks are yard tracks which are used in making up and breaking up trains. There are two or three engines working here at all times. The fireman must always keep the engineer informed as to where the other engines are and keep a watch out not only for the crew members of his own train, but also the crew members working with the other engines and numerous employees working in and about these cars at all hours. He must advise the engineer about any unsafe condition that may arise. This is essential here also on account of the many cross-overs. To the extreme left is an industrial track. You will notice the sharp turn to the left which means that signals have to be passed on the fireman's side. The fireman must also keep a lookout at grade crossings while switching industries.
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Classification Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows part of the Memphis terminal. To the right is the diesel shop. The two tracks immediately to the left of the diesel shop are starting and receiving tracks for engines. The tracks that the starting and receiving tracks lead to are the tow main line tracks which are controlled by a block system. The fireman has a great responsibility when the train gets on the main line tracks to watch out for other trains. To the left of the two main line tracks are yard tracks which are used in making up and breaking up trains. There are two or three engines working here at all times. The fireman must always keep the engineer informed as to where the other engines are and keep a watch out not only for the crew members of his own train, but also the crew members working with the other engines and numerous employees working in and about these cars at all hours. He must advise the engineer about any unsafe condition that may arise. This is essential here also on account of the many cross-overs. To the extreme left is an industrial track. You will notice the sharp turn to the left which means that signals have to be passed on the fireman's side. The fireman must also keep a lookout at grade crossings while switching industries.
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Inbound Tracks for Passenger Lines, Freight, and Yard Engines
1960
Scope and Contents
The tracks shown, taken in the Memphis Terminal, are used by all inbound passenger trains, freight trains, and yard engines. There are two crossings here. While the crossings are protected by crossing gates, the vision at these crossings is blocked by the building shown on the right.
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Main Line at Hulen Street and Grade Crossing
1960
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Night Shot of Two Locomotives
1960
Scope and Contents
Illinois Central Unit No. 4030. Manufacturer: EMD Type: E7A
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Crossing at Hulen Street (by Shanty)
1960
Scope and Contents
We see a well traveled crossing in which visibility is restricted because of the warehouse shown at the left, the box cars standing on the tracks, and other obstructions. The tracks are covered by weeds, which hide the debris. These tracks are used by passenger and freight engines, both yard and road. This is the main line looking south when entering Central Station, which has "S" curve. The shanty is at Hulen street where a switch tender was employed, but who has been eliminated. This is a good view showing how the lead crosses the main line to gain access to the "new track." The fireman here is responsible for passing signals and for watching cross-overs and road crossings. This area is switched both at day and at night.
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Layout of Yard Approaching Frisco Wye
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture taken in the Memphis Terminal shows the lay-out of the yard with an engine approaching the Frisco Wye. The fireman is depended upon to keep the engineer informed of the conditions on the track and the movement of other engines. This is a 24-hour a day, day and night operation in a very busy area. There are a number of switch engines working here at all times and there are a great number of employees that work in the industries around this area.
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Main Line at Hulen Street
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the main line of the Illinois Central at Hulen Street at the top of Beale Street hill. This view is taken looking north. The crossings are not well protected and vision is obscured. As you can see, buildings obstruct vision and there are a great number of turn-outs and cross-overs here. See particularly how the trucks block the tracks. As you can see in the center rear, a large truck is actually blocking one of the tracks. Naturally, under these conditions a fireman must keep particularly close watch. This shows also weeds and debris along the tracks. In fact it is so bad that in some places it is difficult to see the track.
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Illustrates poor housekeeping. Notice how the weeds along the right-of-way obscure the rail and also obscure anything that may be along the track. Clearances are very close. The tracks are blocked by automobile and truck traffic as you can see from the picture. Notice the truck parked on the tracks in the center rear of the picture. Notice also the very close clearance between the truck shown in the far left and the box car shown to its right. Notice also this is quite a hilly area and therefore it's necessary for the box cars to have the brakes set. These tracks are on Tennessee Street in the terminal. They run right in the middle of a public street for half a mile, around a curve in the street. First-class freight trains travel this route, as well as switch engines, with numerous industries, all of which are protected by the fireman, whose responsibilities include taking all the signals in spotting cars, protecting the property of the railroad and the public alike.
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Freight Cars
1960
Scope and Contents
We see a picture of the Memphis Terminal. Shown is a crossing used by several railroads. The fireman has the responsibility of keeping the engineer informed of trains using the crossing while the engineer is taking signals from yard crews on the other side. The crossing is shown in the background of the picture in the center, immediately in front of the locomotive.
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Blind Crossing That is Heavily Traveled
1960
Scope and Contents
Also in the Memphis Terminal. Shows another blind crossing that is heavily traveled. Here again we have a problem of automobiles parked very close to the track. Clearance is close on the fireman's side along these tracks. As you can see from the picture, there is a good deal of travel across this crossing.
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Layout of Yard Approaching Frisco Wye
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture taken in the Memphis terminal shows the lay-out of the yard with an engine approaching the Frisco Wye. The fireman is depended upon to keep the engineer informed of the conditions on the track and the movement of other engines. This is a 24-hour a day, day and night operation in a very busy area. There is a number of switch engines working here at all times and there is a great number of employees that work in the industries around this area.
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Freight Cars
1960
Scope and Contents
We see a picture of the Memphis terminal. Shown is a crossing used by several railroads. The fireman has the responsibility of keeping the engineer informed of trains using the crossing while the engineer is taking signals from yard crews on the other side. The crossing is shown in the background of the picture in the center, immediately in front of the locomotive.
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Congestion of Crossover Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Illinois Central Railroad Unit No. 472 in yard near Vaiden Warehouse (699 So. Main Street). This picture of the Memphis terminal shows the congestion of cross-over tracks and also interlocking systems that require the close attention of the fireman to prevent accidents. Notice particularly the sharp curve to the right shown in the center foreground.
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Congestion of Crossover Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Illinois Central Railroad Unit No. 472 in yard near Vaiden Warehouse (699 So. Main Street). This picture of the Memphis terminal shows the congestion of cross-over tracks and also interlocking systems that require the close attention of the fireman to prevent accidents. Notice particularly the sharp curve to the right shown in the center foreground.
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Industrial Siding and Cross-over Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Stratton Warren Hardware Company (37 E. Carolina Avenue). Shows a very hazardous condition at the Memphis yards. As you can see, there are two cross-overs, one in the foreground and one towards the rear. These conditions require look-out by all members of the crew at all times. There are several railroads that use these cross-over tracks. Notice also how a road runs right next to the railroad tracks shown in the center towards the background of the picture. You can just see the light colored car behind the telephone pole.
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Industrial Siding and Cross-over Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Stratton Warren Hardware Company (37 E. Carolina Avenue). Shows a very hazardous condition at the Memphis yards. As you can see, there are two cross-overs, one in the foreground and one towards the rear. These conditions require look-out by all members of the crew at all times. There are several railroads that use these cross-over tracks. Notice also how a road runs right next to the railroad tracks shown in the center towards the background of the picture. You can just see the light colored car behind the telephone pole.
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Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
J.R. Watkins Company (70 West Crump Boulevard). We see a grade crossing in the Memphis terminal. All signals in this area must be passed on the fireman's side. Note the debris scattered along the right-of-way, and the cars parked near the tracks.
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Congestion of Crossover Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Here the switching lead crosses the Wye and visibility is very poor. We see the box car left in a bad position where it may be fouling the track immediately to its left. A condition such as this demands someone on the left side of the engine to watch the clearance. (Ssimilar location to Exhibits V-8 and V-8A).
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Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
National Rose Furniture Warehouse (767 Kentucky Street at Railroad Avenue)
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Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
National Rose Furniture Warehouse (767 Kentucky Street at Railroad Avenue). Another view showing particularly poor housekeeping. Notice how weeds have grown up along the right-of-way. In fact, the situation is so bad that it is difficult to see the rail running along the right. See how the road parallels the tracks. There is a good deal of traffic along this road as shown by the numbers of cars parked on the left side of the picture and also by the fact that there is a stop-and-go light along the road in the background.
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Night Shot
1960
Scope and Contents
Industrial siding
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Night Shot With Railroad Crossing Sign
1960
Scope and Contents
Night view of the Memphis terminal. Switching is done constantly across the heavily used road crossing. All signals are passed on the fireman's side. Because of the surrounding light in the area, it's very difficult to see signals at nighttime. You have got to pick out one signal light to keep your eye on and you have to keep close watch on that light so that at all times you are sure that you are receiving the signal from your crew and not from a crew working nearby. Of course, this requires extra concentration on the part of the fireman.
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Night Shot
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance
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Southern Wye (center) and Frisco Wye (on left)
1960
Scope and Contents
Illinois Central passenger car to right in photo (cannot be certain of identification). (Same as photographs Internal Nos.14, 17, and 31) The sharp curve in the center to the right of the picture is known as Southern Wye. This wye is used to go east on Broadway (Railroad) Avenue while making transfer delivery to foreign railroads. Approximately 1/2 mile of this track on Broadway is interlocking plant. The remaining track, traveling through the heart of Memphis, over public crossings and crossing two main lines of foreign railroads, is approximately five miles in length. Track leading from center to left is known as Frisco Wye. This wye crosses at approximately 60 degrees angles the Frisco, Missouri Pacific, and Rock Island Main Lines, that are visible only from the fireman's side. The three main lines mentioned above are arranged so that there is a sharp curve after leaving the bridge that spans the Mississippi River. Crews using this track can only see approximately one city block, which is hardly enough visibility for such a congested area (in use by six class-1 railroads with train consists of as many as six diesel units and 150 to 225 cars).
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Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being spotted in the Kimberly Clark building with the fireman receiving signals.
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the Memphis terminal. This is a congested area. Notice the weeds growing up along the right-of-way. In the picture we see a very dangerous cross-over. Trains crossing the road, which has the stop lights, have poor visibility due to the buildings, which are shown in the center of the photograph. Notice also how automobiles are parked near the tracks. This requires close observation from both sides of the engine to be sure that everything is clear for safe operation. Notice also how the roads leading from the foreground to the rear of the picture parallel the track. There is always the danger of a car or a truck getting too close to a passing train.
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Frisco Locomotive 309
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows an engine at a crossing. Here again we have the problem of debris and weeds along the tracks. Everybody has to keep a sharp look-out for debris that might derail the engine. There are no signs at this crossing.
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Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing
1960
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Beale Street Industry Track and Freight House
1960
Scope and Contents
Bridge across Mississippi River in background. This is Beale Street industry track and team track. A constant lookout is imperative on account of frequent pedestrian and automobile traffic. Trucks block vision and hamper movements at all times. Note how the lead is cut into the main line going north. All these movements are on the fireman's side, even when fouling the main line.
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River Front of Memphis Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken along the riverfront of the Memphis terminal. Note the weeds obscuring the tracks causing poor footing and obstructing visibility of debris on the track. The tracks which lead in and out of the Beale Street Freight House of the Illinois Central are frequently blocked by transport trucks. You can see the close clearances in the freight house shown in the rear of the picture.
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The "New Track"
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows part of a track in the Memphis terminal known as the "New Track" in Beale Street territory. This section shows very poor housekeeping, evidenced by the weeds along the right-of-way. Note also the treacherous footing. An example is the loose board in the center foreground along the tracks. This creates a bad condition for any one who is compelled to jump on and off moving cars and demands special vigilance on the part of the fireman. Notice also how the road runs right along by the track. You can see several points at which the tracks cross over the road. These crossings are not protected in any way. The driver of automobiles know that there are railroad tracks and railroad trains here, but cars seldom hesitate to look to see whether there are any trains coming. Moreover, the clearances are very close. not more than two or three feet, as you can see from the picture. A trainman riding on a car has to be observed carefully by all employees to ensure safe operation.
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Southern Wye (center) and Frisco Wye (on left)
1960
Scope and Contents
Illinois Central passenger car to right in photo (cannot be certain of identification). (Same as photographs Internal Nos. 14, 17, and 23) The sharp curve in the center to the right of the picture is known as Southern Wye. This wye is used to go east on Broadway (Railroad) Avenue while making transfer delivery to foreign railroads. Approximately 1/2 mile of this track on Broadway is interlocking plant. The remaining track, traveling through the heart of Memphis, over public crossings and crossing two main lines of foreign railroads, is approximately five miles in length. Track leading from center to left is known as Frisco Wye. This wye crosses at approximately 60 degrees angles the Frisco, Missouri Pacific, and Rock Island Main Lines, that are visible only from the fireman's side. The three main lines mentioned above are arranged so that there is a sharp curve after leaving the bridge that spans the Mississippi River. Crews using this track can only see approximately one city block, which is hardly enough visibility for such a congested area (in use by six class-1 railroads with train consists of as many as six diesel units and 150 to 225 cars).
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Blind Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
In the Memphis terminal. Notice that the crossing here is completely blind from all directions due to the buildings on all sides of the crossing. Therefore it is practically impossible to see oncoming traffic until you are almost on the crossing. The street shown is a dead end. There is quite a bit of traffic here due to the industries in the area. You can see the large number of cars parked along the street and at the foot of the street shown in the rear of the picture.
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Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
1960
Scope and Contents
Clearance between train and wall minimal; engineer side. Shows close clearances in the Kimberly Clark building. The footing is bad. The switching shown is inside a building where close watch at all times is necessary to ensure the safety of the men working on the ground. Signals are passed on the fireman's side. Notice the debris lying on the tracks between the engine and the wall.
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Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
1960
Scope and Contents
Clearance between train and wall minimal; engineer side. Shows close clearances in the Kimberly Clark building. The footing is bad. The switching shown is inside a building where close watch at all times is necessary to ensure the safety of the men working on the ground. Signals are passed on the fireman's side. Notice the debris lying on the tracks between the engine and the wall.
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Kimberly Clark Building, Track No. 3
1960
Scope and Contents
IC Unit 427 is on track No. 3, leading out of Kimberly Clark industry. All moves are made from the fireman's side. It is impossible for an engineer to get a signal at any time.
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Sharp Curve Near Homes
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive No. 309 & National RoseTruck. Engineer and firemen must watch out for children. We see a sharp curve around towards the right. Signals must be given on the fireman's side. Just at the point of the curve there is a heavily traveled automobile crossing. As you can see there are homes running close by which create a hazard because of the possibility of children running on the tracks.
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Place in Yard Where Light is Provided by Kerosene Lamps at Switches
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a general view of the tracks at Memphis, Tennessee. The signal shown opposite the switches in the picture are lit up at night by old-fashioned kerosene lamps, not by electric lights. Frequently because of the wind and the vibration these lights are out at night and therefore the engineer and fireman have to rely upon being able to see the switch points in order to determine how the switches are lined. Note also the houses close to the track which of course poses the hazard of children running out from the houses onto the track. You notice that there are no fences along the right-of-way to keep off children. Notice also on right side of picture the footpath for pedestrians. In fact, one pedestrian can be seen walking along the path which parallels the tracks. Note also the numerous sharp curves leading off to the left rear and farther back towards the right rear.
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Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in Helena, Arkansas and shows a particularly dangerous situation: an oil tank spotted at an industry. Just beyond the oil tank you can see a road crossing which is used by employees of the company and by passenger cars. There is no warning whatsoever that there is a railroad track at this point. Moreover, the view of the automobiles is cut off by the buildings on each side of the street.
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Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in Helena, Arkansas and shows a particularly dangerous situation--an oil tank spotted at an industry there. Just beyond the oil tank you can see a road crossing which is used by employees of the company and by passenger cars. There is no warning whatsoever that there is a railroad track at this point. Moreover, the view of the automobiles is cut off by the buildings on each side of the street.
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Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
1960
Scope and Contents
This view was taken while switching Kimberly Clark in North Memphis. All signals are taken on the fireman's side. This plant is completely switched three times a day, seven days a week. There are nine tracks to switch and spot. Sometimes as many as 125 cars are handled in an eight-hour period. N-37 shows spotting cars in track #4 which holds approximately 5 cars, all enclosed under a building with nothing but a trick wall and wheel stops at the end of the rail. There are seven of such tracks that are enclosed under a roof and all signals are taken on the fireman's side.
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Spur Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a spur track in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This spur track leads back into several industries. By observation you can see the poor housekeeping here as shown by the overgrowth of weeds along the right-of-way. Naturally, a sharp look-out must be kept under these conditions for debris that might cause a derailment or other damage to the train. Along this track there are several crossings that are not protected. One crossing is used a great deal, and, as the picture shows, the view of the locomotive coming out of this spur track is blocked by the two buildings shown in the picture, one on each side of the track.
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Track Leading to River
1960
Scope and Contents
Ferry operation between Trotters Point, MS and Helena, AK. Photo taken on Trotter Point side. Another picture of the incline down to the float on the way to Helena-Trotters Point of ferry.
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Passenger Platform
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the passenger platform tracks at Clarksdale. It is essential to maintain a sharp watch-out here because passengers frequently cross the tracks on the way to the platform shown to the left of the picture. Notice also the sharp curve to the right.
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Delta Grocery & Cotton Co. Shows an industrial track at Clarksdale, Mississippi. The picture shows two unprotected crossings, one in the foreground and one in the rear toward the Delta Grocery and Cotton Company. Notice how close the Ford Truck is parked to the track, making it imperative to maintain a sharp lookout. The general public makes great use of the crossings because of the vicinity of the grocery house. Also, it is in the vicinity of the Illinois Central Depot. Passenger automobiles are parked on and close to racks. There are several points on this track where automobiles are parked so close to the right-of-way that there is danger of side-swiping them. Naturally movement is made along this track both in the daytime and at night and in rainy and stormy weather.
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Tracks Leading to a Float
1960
Scope and Contents
We see tracks leading to a "float" or ferry across the Mississippi River. This picture is taken at Trotters Point, Mississippi, and shows a view of the track leading down to the float. Note here the heavy undergrowth along the right-of-way and the obstruction by the small building used by the track maintenance department. Due to the undergrowth of this building all signals are given on the fireman's side at this particular point. The way the switching is handled at Trotters Point is as follows: the cars are pulled by the engine from Clarksdale, Mississippi to Trotters Point. At Trotters Point there are three switch tracks. The reason for this is that it is necessary to line the cars up so that the maximum number of cars possible can be put on the float. Also, it is necessary to put the cars in front of the engine so that the cars can be pushed on the float. If there is a great deal of back and forth switching at Trotters Point there is a great number of obstructions which make it absolutely essential to maintain a watch on both sides of the locomotive.
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Tracks Leading to a Float
1960
Scope and Contents
We see tracks leading to a "float" or ferry across the Mississippi River. This picture is taken at Trotters Point, Mississippi, and shows a view of the track leading down to the float. Note here the heavy undergrowth along the right-of-way and the obstruction by the small building used by the track maintenance department. Due to the undergrowth of this building all signals are given on the fireman's side at this particular point. The way the switching is handled at Trotters Point is as follows: the cars are pulled by the engine from Clarksdale, Mississippi to Trotters Point. At Trotters Point there are three switch tracks. The reason for this is that it is necessary to line the cars up so that the maximum number of cars possible can be put on the float. Also, it is necessary to put the cars in front of the engine so that the cars can be pushed on the float. If there is a great deal of back and forth switching at Trotters Point there is a great number of obstructions which make it absolutely essential to maintain a watch on both sides of the locomotive.
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Locomotive Pulling out of Wye
1960
Scope and Contents
IC Unit No. 601. We see a view of Clarksdale, Mississippi. The locomotive shown in the picture is pulling out of what is known as the Wye. As shown in the picture, as the engineer pulls around his view in front of him is completely obstructed by the curve and he has to rely entirely upon the fireman to maintain a lookout as to what is in front of the engine.
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Cotton bales. Close clearance. Taken at Clarksdale, Mississippi. Note how the underbrush is permitted to grow up around the tracks and even to obscure the tracks. It's important to maintain a very close watch where these conditions exist and to spot debris on the ground that might cause a derailment. The loading platform shown in the picture is used not only for railroad employees in this area, but also by other persons. It is the duty of the fireman and the engineer to make sure that all personnel, railroad and non-railroad, are out of the way before a car is moved.
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Tracks Leading to River
1960
Scope and Contents
Ferry operation between Trotters Point, MS and Helena, AK. Photo taken from Arkansas side. Taken over on the other Arkansas side of the Mississippi River and shows the incline on that side which leads down to the ferry. Here again notice the poor housekeeping on the incline. Observe the weeds growing up along the right of way. The concrete retaining wall shown on the left side of the picture and the concrete wall shown on the right side of the picture both cut down visibility and make it essential to have a look-out on both sides of the locomotive. You will notice a footpath in the middle of the track that leads from incline to the sea wall. This is used by pedestrians going to and from the river. Because the sea wall blocks the view of both pedestrians and the engine crew it is most important to keep close observation in order to prevent injury to pedestrians in this area. Float operations are carried out across the Mississippi River in all kinds of weather. Vision is often times obstructed by dense fog.
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Tracks Leading to Mississippi River
1960
Scope and Contents
Car float in picture. Unit No. 609. Shows the ferry operation between Trotters Point, Mississippi, and Helena, Arkansas. This is a picture taken on the Trotters Point side of the Mississippi River. This photograph shows a locomotive backing a car on a long incline toward the ferry which is shown just pulling up toward the shore. This operation is extremely hazardous and requires great alertness on the part of both the fireman and the engineer. As you can see from the picture it is obviously essential for the locomotive to push the car being loaded on the ferry. From eight to twelve cards are loaded on the ferry, the exact number depending upon the type of car being loaded. The engine is placed on the boat when transferring cards from the Mississippi side to the Arkansas side and on the return trip. On account of two tracks on the boat the engine has to shove the cars on the boat in order to put cars on both tracks. This operation actually cuts off the view of the engineer because his view is restricted not only by the locomotive but also by the cars which he is pushing. Moreover, there is the problem that loading the cars on the ferry has to be done very carefully and very precisely, because there is always a certain amount of movement of the ferry due to current on the river while the cars are being loaded. Naturally the same considerations apply where the cars are being pulled off the ferry.
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Tracks Leading to River
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the locomotive just starting down the long incline to the float. The track is overgrown with weeds which of course adds to the hazard. The small building shown in the center background of the picture is a track storage house for track material. This house is located very badly because it obstructs the view of the fireman in loading and unloading the float as the engine goes back and forth down the incline.
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Train Pulling up to River Ferry Pelican
1960
Scope and Contents
Close-up view showing the ferry Pelican tied up at the Trotters Point side of the Mississippi River.
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Series XII: Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad: Missouri/Kansas Division, Kansas City Terminal and Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Rock Island's and other carriers' facilities in and around the Kansas City Terminal. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 42, are referred to by the letter V in testimony, and were taken by M.H. LaRue. Mr. LaRue was employed as a fireman and engineman on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific (The Rock Island) in the Missouri/Kansas Division and was a member of the BLF&E. The Rock Island was a class I railroad in the central United States, operating in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas. The photographs in this series document the Rock Island's facilities in and around Kansas City (both Missouri and Kansas) as well as the facilities of other carriers. Also found in this series are photographs of the Rock Island's facilities in Topeka, Kansa and St. Joseph, Missouri. Kansas City Union Station and its surrounding yards are documented in this series.
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Burlington Steam Engine
1960
Scope and Contents
Leaving Kansas City, Missouri bound for St Joseph, Missouri. Runs several times a year.
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Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking from south to north. Depot is in background, on the right. Grain elevator and silos in left background. Between the two is rolling stock on yard tracks. Many of the switch stands on the fireman's side of the engine. Also note grade crossing in foreground.
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Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking from south to north. Depot is in background, on the right. Grain elevator and silos in left background. Between the two is rolling stock on yard tracks. Many of the switch stands on the fireman's side of the engine. Also note grade crossing in foreground.
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Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking from south to north.Passenger depot is in center background, rolling stock on tracks is to its left.
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Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows positioning of switch stands on fireman's side on approach to passenger platforms.
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St. Joseph Passenger Depot Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Portion of Rock Island right-of-way in St. Joseph, MO. The tracks shown cross several other railroads. At the point of crossing, due to curvature, the engineer must rely on the fireman to be lookout. On right, track running to Atchison, Kansas; on left running to Trenton, Missouri crossing the Santa Fe and Burlington R.R. tracks.
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St. Joseph Passenger Depot Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Portion of Rock Island right-of-way in St. Joseph, MO. The tracks shown cross several other railroads. At the point of crossing, due to curvature, the engineer must rely on the fireman to be lookout. On right, track running to Atchison, Kansas; on left running to Trenton, Missouri crossing the Santa Fe and Burlington R.R. tracks.
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Santa Fe Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearances on the engineer's side, requiring signal to be passed on fireman's side.
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Santa Fe Yard and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger depot in left of photo. Grade crossing in rear of photograph. Looking north and south as in exhibits V-10 and V-12. Box cars are standing on both sides of the crossing and almost up to the crossing so that the view of automobile drivers, as they cross, is sharply restricted.
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Santa Fe Yard and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing in rear of photograph. Looking north and south as in V-10 and V-11.
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Santa Fe Yard and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking north and south as in previous three photos (exhibits V-10, V-11, V-12). Looking in same direction as V-12 but slightly different perspective: camera aimed to the right of V-12. Note grade crossing, signals, and industries around yard.
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Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Interchange connects RI with Santa Fe Railroad and MoPac. Busy street with automobile traffic closely parallels tracks, increasing danger for side-swipes. Tracks run down the center of the street. Street which runs parallel with the tracks just beyond the crossing, presents a special danger because cars can run so close to the track that there is the danger of side-swiping automobiles or trucks as they goo up and down the street.
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Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Facing opposite direction from V-13. Interchange connects RI with Santa Fe Railroad and MoPac. Busy street with automobile traffic closely parallels tracks, increasing danger for side-swipes.
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Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Facing opposite direction from V-13. Interchange connects RI with Santa Fe Railroad and MoPac. Busy street with automobile traffic closely parallels tracks, increasing danger for side-swipes.
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Hill Dog Food Plant Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance in the track that leads around toward the left, debris covers tracks.
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Hill Dog Food Plant Entrance
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance, employees walk next to and on tracks, buildings block views. Track itself not in good condition. Offices of construction equipment firm, M.B. Salisbury Co., means that this area is constantly full of construction equipment, truck, and trailers, all of which can hinder line of sight or foul the tracks.
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Entrance to Alley to Industrial Sidings
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Close clearance, obstructed view, debris, and automobile blocking track.
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Entrance to Alley Way to Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south; this track runs through an alley that serves several industries.
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Entrance to Alley Way to Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south; this track runs through an alley that serves several industries.
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Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Interchange connects RI with Santa Fe Railroad and MoPac. Busy street with automobile traffic closely parallels tracks, increasing danger for side-swipes. Tracks run down the center of the street. Street which runs parallel with the tracks just beyond the crossing, presents a special danger because cars can run so close to the track that there is the danger of side-swiping automobiles or trucks as they goo up and down the street. Crossover in foreground.
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Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
1960
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing in foreground.
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Yard Engine in Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
1960
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Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sharp curvature of tracks and obstructed view. Tracks overgrown with weeds and debris scattered along the right-of-way, creating hazardous ground conditions for engine crews. Signal must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sharp curvature of tracks and obstructed view. Tracks overgrown with weeds and debris scattered along the right-of-way, creating hazardous ground conditions for engine crews. Signal must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sharp curvature of tracks and obstructed view. Tracks overgrown with weeds and debris scattered along the right-of-way, creating hazardous ground conditions for engine crews. Signal must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sharp curvature of tracks and obstructed view. Tracks overgrown with weeds and debris scattered along the right-of-way, creating hazardous ground conditions for engine crews. Signal must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sharp curvature of tracks and obstructed view. Tracks overgrown with weeds and debris scattered along the right-of-way, creating hazardous ground conditions for engine crews. Signal must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sharp curvature of tracks and obstructed view. Tracks overgrown with weeds and debris scattered along the right-of-way, creating hazardous ground conditions for engine crews. Signal must be passed on the fireman's side.
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Railroad Crossovers and Grade Crossing
1960
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Railroad Crossover, Topeka Terminal Elevator in Background
1960
Scope and Contents
Curveature of tracks.
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Union Pacific Unit No. 1129
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: ALCO; Model: S2
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Busy yard with low visibility. All movements are governed by signals which are operated by towermen. Hazardous operation because. trains run in both directions on these tracks
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Traders National Bank sign in background. Looking west towards Kansas City Union Station. Signals not brightly lit or clearly visible. Taken in same location as exhibit V-1, but now we are looking west towards Kansas City Union Station. Note signal, dimly lit, in left foreground.
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Also taken in same location as exhibits V-1 and V-3, looking west towards Kansas City Union Station on main tracks.
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance
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Two Rock Island Freight Trains Getting Ready to Leave Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Problem of close clearances. Bound for Chicago, looking Towards 2nd Street. Note two men walking between tracks in yard. Trains here move in both directions.
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Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Freight House at 12th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Note close clearance which necessitates ground crews to work on both sides.
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Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Freight House at 12th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Note close clearance which necessitates ground crews to work on both sides.
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GMO and Frisco Yards at 12th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Photograph illustrates the very complex yards with numerous types of traffic and hazards.
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GMO and Frisco Yards at 12th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Photograph illustrates the very complex yards with numerous types of traffic and hazards, including truck traffic
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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West End of Kansas City Union Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific baggage cars. Passenger terminal in background. Inbound and out bound passenger trains of all railroads go through this station. Close clearances make it necessary to work on the fireman's side of the engine.
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West End of Kansas City Union Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows layout of tracks and mail loading ramps. Engines moving about and employees moving about the tracks that these engines are using. Tower 5 is in center background.
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West End of Kansas City Union Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows layout of tracks and mail loading ramps. Engines moving about and employees moving about the tracks that these engines are using. Tower 5 is in center background.
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West End of Kansas City Union Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows layout of tracks and mail loading ramps. Engines moving about and employees moving about the tracks that these engines are using. Tower 5 is in center background.
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West End of Kansas City Union Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger terminal in background. Inbound and out bound passenger trains of all railroads go through this station. Shows footpath used by passengers to reach the station or their trains.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion of this yard.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion of this yard.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion of this yard.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion of this yard.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion of this yard.
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West End of Kansas City Union Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific baggage cars. Passenger terminal in background. Inbound and out bound passenger trains of all railroads go through this station. Close clearances make it necessary to work on the fireman's side of the engine.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards, Fairfax District
1960
Scope and Contents
Fairfax Industrial Switching Yard. Large amount of employee foot traffic from surrounding industries, unprotected crossings, and obstructed views.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards, Fairfax District
1960
Scope and Contents
Fairfax Industrial Switching Yard. Large amount of employee foot traffic from surrounding industries, unprotected crossings, and obstructed views.
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards, Fairfax District
1960
Scope and Contents
Fairfax Industrial Switching Yard. Large amount of employee foot traffic from surrounding industries, unprotected crossings, and obstructed views.
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MoPac and UP Team Tracks with Main Lines Running Between Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks used in connecting line transfers over which movements are made over busy street crossings; obstructed views and no crossing signals.
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MoPac and UP Team Tracks with Main Lines Running Between Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks used in connecting line transfers over which movements are made over busy street crossings; obstructed views and no crossing signals
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Union Pacific Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion of this yard.
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Hump Yard of Missouri Pacific
1960
Scope and Contents
Obstructed views. The leads run to both the right and left.
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Hump Yard of Missouri Pacific
1960
Scope and Contents
Obstructed views. The leads run to both the right and left.
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Hump Yard of Missouri Pacific
1960
Scope and Contents
Obstructed views. The leads run to both the right and left.
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Santa Fe Unit 36 in Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Santa Fe Unit No. 36 traveling on main line and hump from east to west, switching cars.
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Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west, switching cars. A-Y Tower in background, behind highway sign.
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Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west, switching cars. A-Y Tower in background.
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Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west.
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Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west
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Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Signal, crossover, tracks into ATSF Kansas City Yards
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Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking toward so-called "Goose Neck." Shows the approach to Hannibal Bridge along the Burlington Road. This track is used as a main line for passenger trains and is a connecting line for transfers to the Wabash and to the Burlington. Very heavy grade.
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Gondola and freight car to left; close clearance.
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Note curvature of tracks, limits vision
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks going under viaduct or bridge
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks going under viaduct or bridge
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Tracks going under viaduct or bridge
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main lines to Union Station
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main lines to Union Station
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks
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Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks
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Interior of Locomotive: Engine Compartment
1960
Scope and Contents
Generator and prime mover to left
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Freight Cars and Gondolas
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight Yard
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Santa Fe Railroad Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west.
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Series XIII: Long Island Railroad (LIRR): Car Float operations at Long Island City and Hudson River Railyards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of facilities in and around New York City. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 7, are referred to by the letters AA in testimony, and were taken by H.H. Franklin. Mr. Franklin worked as an engineer on passenger trains for the LIRR and was the general chairman of the BLF&E on that railroad. The LIRR is a railroad located on Long Island in New York State. Established in 1834 and having operated continuously since then, it is the second-oldest U.S. railroad still operating under its original name and charter. The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in the United States, and also operates a large amount of freight service. At the time these photographs were taken, the LIRR operated its passenger service with both diesel and multiple unit electric engines while the freight service was operated exclusively with diesel engines. The photographs in this series document operations at the LIRR's facilities in Long Island City, Queens, New York. This includes both the train yards and the car floats on the east River. Also included in this series are four photographs of New York Central operations at the Hudson River Railyards. These photographs have been included in this series because of geographic proximity, but their identification as part of this group of photographs is tentative.
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Car Float on Apron, Hudson River
Scope and Contents
Across river is Hoboken, New Jersey.
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View from Fireman's Side of Cab
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing coming out of Hudson River Rail Yards.
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View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing coming out of Hudson River Rail Yards.
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NYC Unit 357
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Freight Cars on Tracks
Scope and Contents
Car floats and float bridge in background. Gantries on East River in Long Island City, Queens, New York.
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Car Float and Float Bridge with Freight Cars
Scope and Contents
Transfer caboose in foreground near Long Island Rail Road locomotive Unit #447. East River Gantries in Long Island City, Queens.
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Car Float and Float Bridge with Freight Cars
Scope and Contents
Car float and float bridge with freight cars and Long Island Rail Road Locomotive. Tug Boat Transfer No. 23 in background is a New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad tugboat. Long Island City, Queens. East River Gantries
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Car Float and Float Bridge with Freight Cars
Scope and Contents
Tugboat Transfer No 23 is a New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad tugboat. Long Island City, Queens. East River Gantries
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Car Floats and Float Bridges with Freight Cars
Scope and Contents
Approach to East River Gantries in Long Island City, Queens.
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Series XIV: Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N): Birmingham Division, yards, passenger terminals, and industries
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad's facilities in Birmingham, Alabama. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 32, are referred to by the letter O in testimony, and were taken by L.A. Dubose. Mr. Dubose was employed as a locomotive fireman and engineer by the Louisville and Nashville in the Birmingham Mineral Subdivision; he was also a member of Local 751 of the BLF&E. The L&N was a class I railroad that operated freight and passenger services in the southeast United States, operating as far north as Cincinnati and St. Louis, and as far south as New Orleans and Pensacola. The photographs in this series document the yards around Birmingham, primarily Boyles and Bessemer Yards. This series also documents various industries served by the L&N as well as the Birmingham Terminal Station, which was torn down in 1969.
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North End of the Boyles Departure and Hump Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
The first track is a inbound freight lead. The second track is a switching lead going to the classification yard which consists of 42 tracks and to the east is the departure yard which has three tracks. The third track is a switching lead going to the west departure yard. Consisting of 8 tracks. The next track to the right of the Boyles yard office is outbound lead. The third track is the main line. There is a yard engine (Unit #1705) working in the north end of the yard pulling the hump yard & building trains in the departure yards. Notice the curvature of the tracks.
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Boyles Yard, View of the Hump Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the hump track. There are forty-two of these tracks, all leading into the two lead tracks. .The cars come over the hump from the left in the photo and roll to the right. The yard engines pull the track from the right side of the photo or the north end of the yard. Due to the curvature of the tracks signals are passed on the fireman's side. Flood light are very bright at night making vision very poor. The open track to the left is a inbound freight lead used by yard engine and road crew to receiving yard.
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Boyles Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This photo is similar to exhibit O-1. In October, 1960, there was a side swipe at this point where the two engines are located in the right center portion of the picture. Both engines were headed south or to the left side of the photo. The fireman of one engine crew was in the yardmaster's office and not in the cab. One engine was not in the clear when the yardmaster instructed the engineer on the engine that temporarily was without a fireman to back up the lead track, causing the side-swipe. This side-swipe would have been avoided had the fireman been aboard. These and similar accidents are often avoided by the lookout performed by the fireman on the left side. These engines handle very long cuts of cars without air on the cars and it takes a long time to stop them after they are moving. Therefore, it is necessary to have two men on the engine so they can observe the signals regardless of which side they are passed on. Notice the two engines on the same switching lead. Each of the engines are headed south.
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View of the Tracks Approaching the Hump in Boyles Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Notice the cars with the tractor pushing them. This track runs in to no. 4 west departure track. No derail or anything to keep the cars from being pushed out into an engine or train using no 4 departure track.
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Industry Siding, Nashville Bridge Co
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a photo of the Nashville Bridge Plant at Bessemer, Alabama. This track leads off the main line just south of 15th Avenue. There is a GP-7 type engine used on this job. The track curves around and enters the door in the building, running through the building about twenty car lengths. There are men and machinery on and close to the track. In 1959 a yard engine coupled to a car that men were working on and cut a man's leg off. This track curves to the right then back to the left very sharply. There is very close clearance on each side of the building, making it very difficult for the ground crew to pass signals and position themselves where either the engineer or fireman can see them at all times. At the bottom of the photo is a road crossing which is very heavily used by plant trucks and cars. Also just before entering the building, there is an overhead crane moving back and forth over the track with steel and iron plates. To observe the movement of men, equipment and vehicles it is essential to have a fireman on the left side. Coming out of this plant, there is a coal yard that blocks the public view of the Ave. Also there is a Southern Railway track crossing the L&N line just north of 15th Avenue.
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Industry Siding, Nashville Bridge Co
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a photo of the Nashville Bridge Plant at Bessemer, Alabama. This track leads off the main line just south of 15th Avenue. There is a GP-7 type engine used on this job. The track curves around and enters the door in the building, running through the building about twenty car lengths. There are men and machinery on and close to the track. In 1959 a yard engine coupled to a car that men were working on and cut a man's leg off. This track curves to the right then back to the left very sharply. There is very close clearance on each side of the building, making it very difficult for the ground crew to pass signals and position themselves where either the engineer or fireman can see them at all times. At the bottom of the photo is a road crossing which is very heavily used by plant trucks and cars. Also just before entering the building, there is an overhead crane moving back and forth over the track with steel and iron plates. To observe the movement of men, equipment and vehicles it is essential to have a fireman on the left side. Coming out of this plant, there is a coal yard that blocks the public view of the Ave. Also there is a Southern Railway track crossing the L&N line just north of 15th Avenue.
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View of the L&N Main Llne on Right
1960
Scope and Contents
On the right side of this photo is the L & N main line. This area is in yard limits and the yard engines often leave cars on the main line while placing cars at some industries. Track has a sharp curve making it very important to have a fireman on the left side to help watch for cars and engines. Note the curvature in the upper right center part of the photo where cars are stored on the tracks. In July, 1961, I was a fireman on engine number 432, which is a GP-7 hooded type engine, making a reverse movement around this curve, when I saw a man laying on the track. I immediately opened the emergency brake valve located by the fireman's seat, stopping the engine and cars about three feet from the man. Due to the curve of the track the engineer did not see the man until he got off the engine.
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L&N Main Line Bisected by the Southern Railway Main Line
1960
Scope and Contents
The tracks running diagonally from the lower left to the upper right portion of the picture are the L & N main tracks. The track running across the photo is the Southern main line. The Southern switches passenger coaches over these L & N tracks. Notice the cars on the adjacent tracks which obstruct the view of the crossing and which make it hazardous. Notice the weeds and tall grass along tracks as well the the wires overhead; these are all hazards.
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L&N Main Line Bisected by Southern Railway Main Line
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken in the same area as O-6 but from a different angle, from under the 1st Avenue Viaduct. The track has a very sharp curve. The gate and house where the cars are in the center and right center is part of the Southern Railway The cement post at the left is part of the First Avenue Viaduct. On engines moving north the engineer can see only one or two car lengths ahead at this point. With the hooded type engine he has to rely on the fireman completely at this spot for the signals as to whether the tracks are clear. There are 4 tracks used to store cars running parallel with the main lines.
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L&N Main Line Bisected by Southern Railway Main Line
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken from under 1st Avenue Viaduct. The engine is moving south on L&N main line. Note the grass and weeds along track. Southern track is just ahead of the engine. The track curves to left of 1st Avenue crossing.
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L&N Main Tracks Just North of Southern Railway Crossing at 30th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Notice cars stored in track to the left. The switch is to crossover. Debris and grass close to tracks. Making it a very hazardous movement when getting on and off cars in a switching maneuver.
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L&N Main Tracks Just North of Southern Railway Crossing at 30th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Notice cars stored in track to the left. The switch is to crossover. Debris and grass close to tracks. Making it a very hazardous movement when getting on and off cars in a switching maneuver.
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North and South Bound Main Lines of the L&N at 30th Street and 1st Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
In this photo the back to back engines in the center are on the south main line. The track to the left of the engine is the 30th Street Yard. Notice the curve of the track and the cross-over form the south main to the north main. Just to the right of the engines are two storage tracks running parallel with the main line. Yard engines use this cross-over to switch cars from storage tracks to the yard or vice versa. Note that the engines consist of two units coupled together cabs in the middle, with the long motor hood forward at each end. This makes it impossible for the engineer to see anything on the left side of the engine regardless of which direction the engine moves. Most of the L&N engines are used in the multiple control, with engines headed in each direction. notice the cross-over to the left of the engine with cars hanging out of the clear. This is very dangerous and it is very important to have a fireman on the left side to watch out for these hazards. Also notice the wire across the tracks in front of the engine, which would not clear a man on top of cars. L&N Unit 2265 in in center of photograph.
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2nd Avenue and 27th Street Crossing, Southern Railway Passenger Station
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the Southern Railway passenger station at Birmingham, Alabama. The street at the bottom of the photo is 2nd Avenue North and is very heavily traveled by motorists and pedestrians. Considerable switching is carried out over this crossing and a lookout is necessary from both sides of the locomotive. The switches here are electronically controlled and many of the lights that govern the movement of the engine are on the left side. The fireman must therefore relay the signal to the engineer. The engine in the left center is working along the side of the platform where passengers get on and off trains. The engineer could not see if someone were to fall or step on the track from the left.
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Birmingham Terminal Station Pullman Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This is also a view of the track approaching the Southern Railway Depot. Note the dwarf signal in the middle of the photo and curve of the track. The Frisco, the Seaboard, the Illinois Central and the Central of Georgia also use this depot. The west bound main track is to the left, east bound to the right.
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Birmingham Terminal Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking North at entrance end of terminal for all Southern, Seaboard, and Central of Georgia passenger trains They all enter from south of terminal. Frisco Lines and Illinois Central enter and depart from the opposite end for the north end. This series of tracks is known as Pullman Yard, consisting of about 5 short dead end tracks. From Terminal Building to right are ten receiving and departure tracks for the above mentioned railroads, and the entrances that are located at south and north ends are on curves. This photo is similar to O-11 and O-12 but shows more clearly the curvature of the depot tracks.
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10th Avenue, Running East and West
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the Seaboard and Central of Georgia tracks crossing onto 10th Avenue in North Birmingham, Alabama. As the track comes in here from the lower left hand corner of the picture into the street it is curving to the left. Only the fireman can see around the curve for approaching traffic. Further up in the picture just beyond the automobile, the track curves to the right. This crossing is very heavily traveled in morning and late afternoon hours, and the view can be obstructed by autos and pedestrians.
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10th Avenue, Running East and West
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of 10th Avenue taken from a point opposite of that shown in exhibit O-14. The engine (SAL Unit 1768) at the right center of the picture is entering 10th Avenue. Note the automobiles on this street. Because of the curve to the left the engineer cannot see this traffic. There are no gates, flagmen, signal lights or any other form of protection at this crossing. Notice also the building on each side of the track obstructing the view of the train. This street is very heavily traveled by motorists and city buses. This is an industrial movement which does about six hours switching in this area a day. The Central of Georgia and the Frisco also do switching here.
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10th Avenue, Running East and West
1960
Scope and Contents
The switch just to the right of 10th Avenue goes to several tracks used to store cars, making it necessary to switch across 10th Avenue. This makes it necessary for two men to be in the cab of the engine to watch for automobiles and pedestrians. SAL Unit 1768 in background.
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10th Avenue, Running East and West
1960
Scope and Contents
This view is similar to O-15 but shows additional traffic. The crossing at the extreme right is 28th Street North. This crossing has a flashing signal light. There is heavy traffic on the crossing and street. It is necessary to have a fireman to watch the crossing for traffic. This is also a truck route, used very heavily by gasoline trucks and city buses carrying school children to Philips High School. SAL Unit 1768 in background.
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10th Avenue, Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the close clearance of each side of engine (SAL Unit 1768) on a road that automobiles use.
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South of 10th Avenue, Birmingham Passenger Station
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the L&N passenger station, Birmingham, Alabama. There is no protection other than a cross-buck sign. Note the grass along the tracks on the extreme left and right from where people can emerge suddenly. The track to the left of the photo is a main line track. The tracks to the right are yard tracks where cars are often switched. Note the group of children waiting for the engine and cars to pass in the center background. School children use these tracks frequently as a short cut to school. The fireman must watch for the children as well as take signals while switching around curves..
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L&N Passenger Station
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the L&N passenger station, Birmingham, Alabama. On the right of the photo, notice the curve of the track and the station platform. There are many people working around the platform and waiting for passenger trains. There are also walkways across the station tracks. The tracks to the left of the passenger station are the Southern and L&N main lines. The L&N crosses the Southern at the small building down the tracks. The two tracks at the bottom right hand corner of the photo service the L&N freight house. There is very close clearance on each side and over-head. In spotting cars at the freight house, it is necessary to have a man on both sides of the engine to observe the numerous switch targets and crossovers. Note the curvature of the tracks going in to station at the station platforms. There will be baggage cars sitting on the walks. There are stairs going down to station and walkways across No. 2 and 3 tracks. While the passenger trains are in the station, switch engines will be switching over these walk ways. Also, SAL inspectors will be walking on and about the cars making it important to keep a close look out on each side of the engine. Note the small building to left of passenger station is a control tower. The L&N crosses the southern tracks. The tracks make a very sharp turn to the left. There are 5 tracks running parallel with the main line and several crossovers that yard engine use at all times. Making it very important that a man of the left side keep a close watch.
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L&N and Southern Main Lines and Set Out Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a photo of the L&N and Southern Railway tracks at 24th Street, Birmingham, Alabama. Notice the curve of the track to the left of the photo, the switch targets at the point of the curve and the cross-over tracks which the engineer cannot see to determine if they are lined against his movement. The fireman on the left would be able to see the switch targets and also see the signals from the ground crew. The tracks at the left side of the picture lead to the L&N freight house. There is very close clearance on each side and also overhead. This is a very hazardous place to work. It is necessary to have a fireman and engineer on the engine to be able to take signals from either side at all times.
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The L&N and Southern Freight Houses
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the Southern Railway freight house at 22nd Street, Birmingham, Alabama. In the middle of the photo, there is a walkway across the tracks that is used to move freight from one building to the other. Also, note the close clearance on the sides and overhead. There is a man walking from one car to another between the freight house in the center background. This gives some idea of the importance of having a fireman on the engine to warn the engineer of these conditions before coupling to the car. The cars spotted at the right side of the photo are at the L&N freight house. (This is the track you can see partly in exhibit O-20). Note also the box cars on the left side of the photo which are unloaded by trucks. There are men working around these cars and pedestrians who cut across the track to Morris Avenue from these buildings and warehouses. It is most important to have a fireman on the left side to watch for these conditions that an engineer could not see from the right side of the engine.
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View of Division "Railroad" Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a photo of Division Avenue or Railroad Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama. Notice the curve of the track and the trucks on the track. The engine has to enter at the bottom of the photo on the left side since the truck is a dead end at the top of the photo. Because of the curvature only the fireman on the left can see whether the trucks are clear of the track. If cars are to be spotted next to the building at the right of the photo, where the white car is parked, they have to be pulled behind the engine; if they are to be spotted at the top of the photo they have to be pushed ahead of the engine. There is also a cross-over in the middle of the photo. The track on the right side is a dead end track at each end, so the engine will have cars at each end of the engine, making it necessary to have a fireman on the left side to receive and relay signals and watch for the cars and trucks on the track. Because of the close clearance of the buildings in the right, signals must be passed on the fireman's side. Also observe the street crossing next to the freight house where trucks are parked. you must have a fireman on an engine pushing cars across a blind street. The track on the left side of photo O-20 is the one at the bottom of photo O-22. At places like this it is very difficult for the switchman to be in a position to be seen at all times, even with a fireman and an engineer on the engine.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
Notice the grass on track, also curvature of track. Close clearance on left side of engine just behind engine is a street crossing. All the signals passed on left side of engine.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence of photographs with O-23, O-24, and O-25. Frisco Engine working an industry at night. The engine is headed into the plant, going around the curve to the left. The light just inside the gate is the switchman's who is passing a signal to the fireman. There is very close clearance and much grass and weeds that make it very hazardous for the ground men to get on and off cars, or to position themselves so as to pass signals.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
View from engine.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
View from engine.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
Small light close to fence is the switchman passing the signal.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence of photographs with O-23, O-24, and O-25. Frisco Engine working an industry at night. The engine is just a little further into the plant.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
Notice the telephone pole on engineer's side of the fence; very close clearance.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence of photographs with O-23, O-24, and O-25. Frisco engine working an industry at night. Note the man between the engine and the fence, and all of the grass and weeds that he is standing in. All the work here is done on the left side, with very close clearance. You must have a fireman to keep a lookout and relay signals.
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Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
1960
Scope and Contents
View from inside the cab.
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View of the Seaboard Railroad Yard, Looking South
1960
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L&N Tote Track at Boyles Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
On the right is a power line pole creating very close clearance. To the left of photo is a stock unloading pen creating very close clearance. Notice the tall grass along track. This track is a dead end track with a platform build at the end to load and unload trailers.
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Southern Train Crossing the L&N Main Line at 30th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
The Engine is approaching the terminal station. SOU Unit 6911.
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Southern Train Crossing the L&N Main Line at 30th Street
1960
Scope and Contents
The Engine is approaching the terminal station. SOU Unit 6911.
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L&N Yard Switchers 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
This is the type of engine used in switching and road service at Bessemer Yard.
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L&N Yard Switchers 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
This is the type of engine used in switching and road service at Bessemer Yard.
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Two Unit L&N Engine, Backing Up the Main Line at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
View from L&N Units 426 and 429. Sequence of photographs with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-30, O-31, O-32. On the left are two L&N engines coupled together. The engine just back of the L&N engine in the center is a Southern R.R. yard engine, approaching the L&N track from the left side of each engine. Only the fireman on the L&N units can observe the approach of the Southern R.R. engine. Only the fireman on the Southern engine can see the L&N engine. Notice the road alongside of the engine, and the grass and weeds. School children use this road as a short cut to school and there is no protection at the crossing.
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Two Unit L&N Engine, Backing Up the Main Line at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
View from L&N Units 426 and 429. Sequence of photographs with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-30, O-31, O-32. On the left are two L&N engines coupled together. The engine just back of the L&N engine in the center is a Southern R.R. yard engine, approaching the L&N track from the left side of each engine. Only the fireman on the L&N units can observe the approach of the Southern R.R. engine. Only the fireman on the Southern engine can see the L&N engine. Notice the road alongside of the engine, and the grass and weeds. School children use this road as a short cut to school and there is no protection at the crossing.
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South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
The engine are on the main line going North. By the brakeman is a switch leading around a "Y" and the south main line to Tuscaloosa. This switch is to be lined and lock as last used. Note the engines are backing up and signal is being passed on fireman side. View of L&N Units 426 and 429. Sequence of photographs with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-30, O-31, O-32.
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South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
The engine are on the main line going North. By the brakeman is a switch leading around a "Y" and the south main line to Tuscaloosa. This switch is to be lined and lock as last used. Note the engines are backing up and signal is being passed on fireman side. View of L&N Units 426 and 429. Sequence of photographs with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-30, O-31, O-32.
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South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
There are five tracks in right of picture. The lead curves to the right. This yard is very descending toward the engine. Derails in the tracks. Notice the fireman in a position to see if rails are off, also to watch car to see if they roll out as well as take signal.
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South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
There are five tracks in right of picture. The lead curves to the right. This yard is very descending toward the engine. Derails in the tracks. Notice the fireman in a position to see if rails are off, also to watch car to see if they roll out as well as take signal.
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South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
The engine is shoving the cab around the lead. Brakeman waiting at switch to head engine around "Y". Signals are being passed on left side of engine.
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South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
1960
Scope and Contents
The engine is on the No. 2 track, in the south end of Bessemer Yard. Notice the grass and debris along track.
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L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Sitting on the South Leg of the "Y" at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
The track make a sharp turn to the left. Notice the Brakeman next to car passing signal on left side. Also the tall grass along track just ahead of engine is a rail road crossing also a motor car house where section men keep their tools and automobiles.
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L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Sitting on the South Leg of the "Y" at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-31, O-32. The curve of the track is still on the fireman's side. The engine has just pulled out of the yard shown in photo O-28. All the signals are passed on the left or fireman's side of the engine. The grass and weeds on the track and in front of the engine makes the wheels slide when the brake is applied very hard. It is hazardous switching on track like this.
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L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Sitting on the South Leg of the "Y" at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-31, O-32. The curve of the track is still on the fireman's side. The engine has just pulled out of the yard shown in photo O-28. All the signals are passed on the left or fireman's side of the engine. The grass and weeds on the track and in front of the engine makes the wheels slide when the brake is applied very hard. It is hazardous switching on track like this.
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L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Further Around "Y" at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-31, O-32. The stop board just in front of the engine is the Southern R.R. track, where the Southern engine was in O-26. The houses at the let of the photo are the motor car house and tool shop for the track men. Because of the track curvature to the left only the fireman can see if a moor car or track men are on the track. All the signals are passed on the left side. The engineer has to rely on the fireman to see if the track is clear.
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L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Further Around "Y" at Bessemer
1960
Scope and Contents
Sequence with O-26, O-27, O-28, O-29, O-31, O-32. The engine has advanced just a little further along the rack. The engine at the top of the photo is entering a very heavily traveled street crossing, 19th Street. Notice the building at the top left corner of the picture. It blocks the motorists' view of the engine on the track. Due to the curvature of the track the engineer cannot see the street until the engine has entered the street crossing. There is also a main line switch in front of the house. The fireman is the only one who can see the switch and the crossing. The engineer operates in the blind, depending completely on the fireman for instructions. In this sequence of photos there are two GP7 hooded type engines coupled together.
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Seaboard Track Looking North from 10th Avenue North
1960
Scope and Contents
This is a view of the Seaboard Railroad track at 10th Avenue and 30th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama. Notice the insufficient clearance sign at the right side of the photo and also the trees and bushes where the box car is spotted in the upper left center. The grass along the track is very hazardous for the ground crew getting on and off the moving cars. At the upper corner left of the photo is 28th Street which is heavily traveled by trucks and autos. Also notice the stop sign at the left of the picture where in addition to the street crossing, there is also a railroad crossing. It is essential to have a fireman here to pass signals and observe the crossing.
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View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive While Pushing Flat Car and Gondola Through Nashville Bridge Plant
1961
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Series XV: Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (The Milwaukee Road): locomotives and rolling stock
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the some of the Milwaukee Road's locomotives and rolling stock. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission and as such do not have identifying exhibit numbers. This series documents piggy-backing operations in automobile lots as well as Milwaukee Road engines and flat cars. The location of these photographs is unknown. The Milwaukee Road was a class I railroad that operated in the Midwest and Northwest of the United States from 1847 until 1980. It is possible that these photographs were taken in either Minneapolis or Seattle as part of photographing Great Northern Railway facilities.
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Milwaukee Railroad Flat Car with Semi Truck Auto Carrier
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Auto Trailers on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Loading Auto Trailer on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Loading Auto Trailers on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Car Lot with Auto Trailer on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Car Lot with Auto Trailer on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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View from Engineer's Side of Cab
Scope and Contents
View of auto trailers on Milwaukee Road flat cars.
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Milwaukee Road Locomotives 299 and 286
Scope and Contents
No. 299, EMD GP9; No. 286, EMD GP9
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The Milwaukee Road Units 299 and 286
Scope and Contents
No. 299, EMD GP9; No. 286, EMD GP9
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Series XVI: New York Central Railroad (NYCRR) Cleveland Division Collinwood Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the New York Central Railroad's facilities in Cleveland, Ohio. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission as exhibits, but were mounted on cardboard and drawn on to highlight certain features of the Collinwood Yards. Collinwood Yards was one of the principal repair facilities and freight transfer points of the NYCRR. It included a brick roundhouse, built to house and repair locomotives; a machine shop, housing an engine room; a blacksmith shop; and an office constructed with upstairs apartments for the road's employees. The yards, situated along present-day E. 152nd St. just south of the Lakeland Freeway, were expanded in 1903 and again in 1929; at that time they included 120 miles of track and could handle 2,000 cars daily. In 1933 the facilities employed about 2,000 workers. By the end of World War II, the Collinwood Yards became a major switching and diesel repair facility for the NYCRR and later for the Penn Central Transportation Company.
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New York Central Unit 5807
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: GP7
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New York Central Unit 896 (1 of 2)
Scope and Contents
Part of set of two mounted boards.
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New York Central Unit 896 (2 of 2)
Scope and Contents
Part of set of two mounted boards.
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New York Central Unit 896
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Railroad Track Construction
Scope and Contents
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Railroad Yard with Freight Cars, Passenger Cars and Gondolas
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Railroad Track Construction
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Passenger Cars and Highlighted Track in Foreground
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Passenger Cars and Railroad Tracks, With Highlighted Tracks on Right
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Passenger Cars and Railroad Tracks
Scope and Contents
CLC Cleveland, OH.
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Railway Turntable
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Freight Cars and Tank Cars in Railroad Yard
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Railway Turntable
Scope and Contents
Annotation on photograph: "West from 152nd Street Bridge. Cleve. O. C.L.C." with a hand-drawn compass rose.
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Freight Cars, Tank Cars and Hopper Cars in Yard With Highlighted Tracks in Background
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Series XVII: Northern Pacific Railroad and Great Northern Railway: facilities in Spokane, Washington
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of facilities in Spokane, Washington used by both the Northern Pacific Railroad and Great Northern Railway. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission and as such do not have identifying exhibit numbers. The photographs in this series are arranged as a group because of their location and because the NP and the GN co-owned the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway (SP&S). The SP&S was a joint venture between the two railroads, both controlled by James J. Hill, to build a railroad along the north bank of the Columbia River, connecting the two transcontinental railroads to Portland, Oregon from Spokane, Washington. The SP&S served the new industries located along the river, including aluminum plants, sawmills, chemical factories and grain elevators. The photographs in this series depict industries in and around Spokane, the car end engine shops of the NP, and the Great Northern Train Station with its iconic clock tower which is the only part of the building that remains standing today.
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Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing
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Freight Yard
Scope and Contents
Engine 405 in foreground
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Elevator With Storage Silos
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Elevator With Storage Silos
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Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing
Scope and Contents
NP Locomotive 405
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Grade Crossing
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Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and caboose storage track. Grain storage silos and elevator in background of picture.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Caboose storage track, turn table, and snow plows.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note the snow plow more toward the left of the photograph. Turn table to right. Rotary Snow Plow Engine No. 42; NP Caboose 35. NP Unit 415.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Rotary Snow Plow Engine No. 42.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Turn table and car shops.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Different perspective than previous pictures of same facilities. NP Unit 415, turntable, and car shops.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Slightly different perspective of photo, compared to previous ones. Rotary No. 42 and wedge snow plow, turntable, and car shops.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note spare rail on right side of photo.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note the spare rail on right side of photo.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Continued panorama of NP facilities. Car shop and tracks to turntable.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Continued panorama of NP facilities. Car shop and tracks to turntable.
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Grain Elevator With Storage Silos
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Great Northern Passenger Train Freight Yard
1961
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Great Northern Train Freight Yard
1961
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Great Northern Passenger Train Freight Yard
1961
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Armour Plant Stock Pens
1961
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Gates Crossing the Track at Armour Plant
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Gates Crossing the Track at Armour Plant
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Armour Plant Stock Pens
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Track Geometry for Industrial Siding at Armour Plant
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Track Geometry for Industrial Siding at Armour Plant
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Track Geometry for Industrial Siding at Armour Plant
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Back of Armour Plant
Scope and Contents
Railroad tracks in foreground.
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Calf in a Crate
Scope and Contents
Possibly in a freight car.
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Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the freight station to the left.
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Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the freight station to the left.
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Great Northern Depot, Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing next to loading platforms.
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Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
1960
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Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the freight station to the left.
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Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the Freight Station to the left.
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Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the Freight Station to the left.
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Great Northern Depot, Siding and Team Track
1960
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Great Northern Grade Crossing in Freight Yard
1960
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Great Northern Grade Crossing in Freight Yard
1960
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Industrial Siding, Grain Elevator
1960
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Industrial Siding to Grain Elevator
1960
Scope and Contents
Note grain elevator in the background (same as previous photo).
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Store: Massey Ferguson
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Store: Knopp Taxidermy
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Industrial Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Store: Knopp Taxidermy
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Grade Crossing and Industy Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Hygrade Meat Plant
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Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Hygrade Meat Plant
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Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Sign for "Dix Steel"
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Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
1960
Scope and Contents
Hygrade Meat Plant
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Great Northern Freight Yard Locomotive No. 2
1960
Scope and Contents
GN Unit 2. ALCO S2.
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Great Northern Freight Yard Locomotive No. 2
1960
Scope and Contents
GN Unit 2. ALCO S2.
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Spokane Freight Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Yard Engine No. 407. Maker: EMD Model: GP9
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Different perspective of yard.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Different perspective of yard.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note turntable to right in mid-ground.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Different perspective of yard.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note turntable to the right and snow plow to the left.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Slightly different perspective from previous picture. Snow plow to the left, turntable to the right.
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Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to left and turntable to right mid-ground.
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Grain Elevator With Storage Silos
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Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
Scope and Contents
Silos in Background.
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Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
Scope and Contents
Silos in Background.
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Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing
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Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Railroad Switching in Yard
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Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing in Yard
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Classification Yard
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Freight Yard
Scope and Contents
Yard Engine 405
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Great Northern Passenger Train
Scope and Contents
Observation Car
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Great Northern Train to Left and Flat Car to Right
Scope and Contents
GN Unit 2
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Tank Cars and Grade Crossing
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Grade Crossing
Scope and Contents
Flat Car in Middle, Great Northern Unit 6 to Right, Freight Cars to Left
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Railroad Crane, Industrial Siding
Scope and Contents
GN crane X-9102.
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Railroad Crane, Industrial Siding
Scope and Contents
GN crane X-9102.
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Great Northern Train and Industrial Siding
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Great Northern Passenger Train
Scope and Contents
Observation car.
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Armour Plant Stock Pens
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Series XVIII: Norfolk and Western Railroad: Norfolk Terminal and Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Norfolk and Western's facilities in Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 39, are referred to by the letter B in testimony, and were taken by S.G. Vick. Mr. Vick was employed as an engineer in yard service by the N&W and was the local chairman for the BLFE. The N&W was a class I railroad operating in the southern United States. The N&W operated both passenger and freight service, but was known for its routes between the coal fields in West Virginia and the ports and coal piers of Lambert's Point, Virginia. In 1959, the N&W merged with the Virginian Railway (VGN), expanding their trackage in the south and Mid-Atlantic States. The photographs in this series document the extensive yard facilities of the N&W in and around Lambert's Point, Virginia. This series also includes photos of VGN locomotives and rolling stock, and is also the only facility to be photographed from an airplane, giving the viewer a real sense of the scope of these facilities.
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Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company Locomotive 102
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive 102 Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200 at grade crossing near Coghill grain elevator
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Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company Locomotive 102
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive 102 Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200 at grade crossing near Coghill grain elevator
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Industry Surrounding Sewell's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the industry in this area. At the right upper portion of the picture is the Coghill grain elevator. To the right and out of view are other industries which will be seen in the next exhibit, including several fertilizer plant. The road running down the center of the picture is very heavily trafficked and is intersected at several points by industrial sidings, which are unprotected by gates or flashing signals. Close lookout must be maintained on both sides of the engine for trucks, automobiles, pedestrians, and other workmen in this general area.
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NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
1960
Scope and Contents
NW Unit No. 35: Manufacturer: ALCO Model: T6, pulling coal car
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Freight Yard With Coal Hoppers
1960
Scope and Contents
Part of Lambert's Yard called the Soda Yard. Cars are classified from both ends of the Lambert's Point main coal yard
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Virginian Railroad Locomotive 129 and 142
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: FM Model: H-16-44; coal pier no. 4 in background
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Virginian Railroad Locomotive 129 and 142
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: FM Model: H-16-44; coal pier no. 4 in background
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NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
1960
Scope and Contents
NW Unit No. 35: Manufacturer: ALCO Model: T6, pulling coal car
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NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
1960
Scope and Contents
NW Unit No. 35: Manufacturer: ALCO Model: T6. One unit handling empty coal car in yard No. 4 (western yard)
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Virginia Locomotive 149
1960
Scope and Contents
VGN No. 149 (H-16-44)
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Virginia Locomotive No. 115
1960
Scope and Contents
Fairbanks Morse unit No. 115
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Virginia Locomotive No. 115
1960
Scope and Contents
Fairbanks Morse unit No. 115
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Harbor and Ships Near Belt Line Tracks
1960
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View Out Fireman's Side of Car
1960
Scope and Contents
The tracks shown on the left side are the west side main line and pull-in tracks which run parallel to the Portlock yard. The curved tracks in the center of the picture are part of the west end of the Portlock yard. The curved tracks in the center of the picture are part of the wet end of the Portlock yard. This area is usually very heavily congested, especially at night. I have seen as many as seven or eight crews working the end of this yard; road crews leaving from the point and yard crews going back and forth all of the time. Because of this congestion, constant lookout is necessary on both sides of the engine.
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Tank Car Loading Facilities
1960
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RIP (Repair In Place) Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Car Servicing Facility-.
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View from Engineman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
The curved tracks in the center of the picture are part of the wet end of the Portlock yard. This area is usually very heavily congested, especially at night. I have seen as many as seven or eight crews working the end of this yard; road crews leaving from the point and yard crews going back and forth all of the time. Because of this congestion, constant lookout is necessary on both sides of the engine..
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Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company Locomotive 102
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive 102 Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200 at grade crossing near Coghill grain elevator
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South Side of Pier No. 5, North Side Pier No. 4
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the south side of pier No. 5 and the north side of pier No. 4. These piers can load up to four ships at a time, each ship having a capacity of 10,000 to 25,000 tons. Last year we dumped about 18,000,000 tons of coal on these piers and, I understand, the carrier plants to build new coal piers to handle ships with a capacity of 45,000 tons. The ship in this photo is the General Guisan.
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Coal Hoppers in Classification Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken from the hump on the west end of the main yard at Lambert's Point. This is a classification and storage yard which holds 7,000 or 8,000 cars of coal at a time.
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Soda Yard and East End of Lambert's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
A portion of the Soda Yard and east end of Lambert's Point Yard. Cars here are classified from both ends of the Lambert's Point main coal yard. The picture gives some idea of the curvature and close clearances of the tracks in this yard area.
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West End of Barney Yard (The Hump Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows in the left center the west end of the Barney Yard and, on the right, the west end of the Lambert's point main yard. The fireman is needed here to relay signals to the engineer because of the curvatures in all of these tracks. In humping operations, because of the length of the train and the curvatures of the track , the head-end brakeman stations himself somewhere near the middle of the train in order to relay signals from the brakeman and conductor, who are riding on the rear of the train. Sometimes the head-end brakeman can be seen only by the fireman, who must then relay the signal to the engineer. The Barney Yard also has about 1 crossovers, which make it imperative for the fireman to keep a lookout at all times for other train movements.
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West End of Barney Yard (The Hump Yard) and Main Coal Yard at Lambert's Point
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows in the foreground the tracks at the west end of the Barney Yard and, in the background, the middle of the main coal yard at Lambert's Point. The little blips in the background are, of course, the ends of the coal cars and there is here a virtual sea of coal at all times. Note: this yard is congested all the time. There are many curves first to the right and then to the left. This requires engineer and fireman to be on the alert. All the crews that operate in yard service on both ends of this yard use two units due to the heavy to tonnage being handled.
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Main Line Leads at the Head of Lambert Point Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the main lines and the leads at the head of the Lambert's Point yard. There are about 16 crossovers in this yard, six of which are in this vicinity, and all of them are used very frequently. Because there are four crews working on the hump at the piers through these leads and crossovers, a sharp lookout must be maintained at all times. To the right are two or three storage yard leads.
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View of Lambert Point Yard and Government Yard Leads
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of the Lambert's Point yard and also shows the government yard leads. There are many employees in this vicinity. As you can see on the left, some of the employees' cars are parked along the tracks. There are many pool and time freight crews and yard crews in this yard and considerable train movement converging on these main line lead tracks in the center of the picture. The main line is reached by means of 4 to 6 crossovers. These conditions make it necessary for the fireman to maintain constant lookout for other employees on the ground, and other train movements.
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Head of the Government Yard or Box Car Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a view of the head of the government or box car yard. This yard has about 80 tracks, holding about 1600 cars. All of the tracks here are curved continuously. there may be as many as three different crews switching on three different lead tracks for the three main merchandise piers here. These piers handle as many as seven or eight ships. In addition, there are warehouses further up in the yard for handling commodities for overseas shipment or transfer. Because of these congested conditions, it is necessary to maintain a sharp lookout at all times for men on the ground, and other train movements; and, because of the continuous track curvatures, the firemen must frequently take signals form the ground crew and relay them to the engineer.
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Three Leads at the Head of the Classification Box Car Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the three leads at the head-end of the classification box car yard shown in the last exhibit. Note the curves on all three of the lead tracks. These curves frequently make it necessary for the fireman to take signals form the ground crew and, at all times, make it necessary for him to keep a sharp lookout. There are three merchandise piers located on the water front as well as warehouses down in these yards. Usually two or three crews works in this yard on each shift afternoon and night.
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Pull in Track which are Empty & Main Yard at Lambert Point's Main Coal Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken from Barney Yard (the hump yard). A fuller view of the main coal yard at Lambert's Point. The coal cars here are a portion of the 7,000 to 8,000 cars this yard ordinarily holds. The empty tracks in the foreground are the pull-in tracks. There are four or five coal testing companies that have employees in the main coal and Barney Yards. These men are constantly climbing cars for coal samples to be tested. There is also a considerable number of car riders in the Barney yard who ride coal cars to the piers. Sometimes there are ship personnel near the east end of the main coal yard. There are also car repairers, clerks, roundhouse personnel and other regular yard employees scattered throughout the Lambert's Point yard. Engine crews must be and are on the alert continuously for these men. The Lambert's Point yard has many curves--first to the right and then to the left--which also require the engineman and the fireman to be on the alert at all times. Because of the heavy tonnage being handled, two units are in operation on all crews.
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View of the Barney Yard (The Hump Yard)
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the trains of coal cars preparatory to their being dumped on the coal docks in the center background. Cars are ridden down off this hump to the coal pier by brakemen or car riders. To the left is a portion of the main coal yard. These piers dumped 18 million tons of coal in the year 1959, and some years have dumped more.
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Two Unit Fairbank Morse Diesel Pulling Around Lead, East End of Lambert's Point Main Coal Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
NW Units 129 and 142. Shows two Fairbanks Morse units pulling coal cars around one of the lead tracks at the east end of the Lambert's Point main coal yard. These multiple units, which are about 112 feet in overall length, are used in classifying trains having as many as 100 coal cars. Because of the length of the trains, the ground crew at the rear end of the train cannot be seen at all times form the cab. In order to permit signal passing from one end of the train to the other, the carrier has supplied the conductor with switching lights. These switching lights, which the conductor sets up on a stand about the height of a switch stand, are not always within the engineer's view, because of curvatures, and it is frequently necessary for the aspect of the switch lights to be relayed from the fireman to the engineer.
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Cars on East End of Main Coal Yards at Lambert's Point
1960
Scope and Contents
Opposite No. 4 Coal Pier where coal is dumped into docked ships. Showing in the upper portion, one of the piers where coal is dumped into docked ships. Over 200 men work at these coal bins over a 24-hour period. The pedestrian traffic around all these tracks is very heavy and requires lookout at all times.
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East End of Lambert's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the east end of the Lambert's Point yard. The tracks in the foreground are part of the Soda Storage and Coal Yard. The tracks in the background coming in from the right side of the picture are the lead tracks at the Lambert's Point yard, which move full circle around the yard.
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View of West End of Portlock Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Gives a view of the west end of the Portlock yard and shows the continuous curves on all tracks. These extended curvatures make it imperative for enginemen on both sides of the locomotive to maintain a lookout and frequently require the fireman to take and relay signals to the engineman.
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View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
The tracks shown on the left side are the west side main line and pull-in tracks which run parallel to the Portlock yard. The curved tracks in the center of the picture are part of the west end of the Portlock yard. The curved tracks in the center of the picture are part of the wet end of the Portlock yard. This area is usually very heavily congested, especially at night. I have seen as many as seven or eight crews working the end of this yard; road crews leaving from the point and yard crews going back and forth all of the time. Because of this congestion, constant lookout is necessary on both sides of the engine.
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View of Main Line Tracks at the West End of Portlock Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Passenger train on main line tracks at the west end of Portlock Yard. The passenger service in this area adds to the overall congestion and is a further reason why a constant lookout is necessary by the engine crew.
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Partial View of the East End of Portlock Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note here how the tracks curve in both directions, making it necessary for signals to be passed frequently on the fireman's side. Constant lookout is also necessary on both sides of the engine because of the many crews that work in and out of this yard at all times. This picture was taken about noon time and there was not much congestion at this time. Later during the afternoon and especially at night there are many crews working in and out of this yard. VGN Unit No. 149
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Left Side View of Diesel Unit
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a locomotive moving past the repair track shown in the preceding exhibit. This picture was taken from the left or the fireman's side of the locomotive.
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Right Side of Diesel Unit Operating at East End of Portlock Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive moving past repair track. Taken from the right side of a diesel operating in the same area as the preceding two exhibits. As you can see, the engineer's view of the left side of the locomotive is completely restricted by the hood of the engine. He can see only what is in front or to the right of him, but not to the left at any time.
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East End of Portlock Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Another view of the east end of the Portlock Yard showing the main line tracks of the Norfolk and Western at the left side of the picture running parallel with the yard. At the right hand corner of the picture are the tracks of the former Virginian Railway which crosses the Norfolk and Western at this point, where there is an interlocking. In this interlocking there are many dwarf signals on the ground that only the fireman can pick up from his side of the engine and no movement can be made either toward Sewell's Point or toward Lambert's Point without these positions. Constant lookout is required on both sides of the engine also, because of the many crews working in and out of this yard at all times.
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Ford Automobile Assembly Plant
1960
Scope and Contents
Hazardous condition due to Ford management requiring train cars be delivered during employee lunch hour. They crossover in front of locomotives from both engineer and fireman's side of locomotive. Shows the Ford Automobile Assembly plant. This assignment is extremely hazardous. To minimize idle time of its employees, Ford management requires us to put cars into the plant when its employees are on their lunch hour. The fireman and I have to maintain constant lookout for these employees who cross over in front of the locomotive at all times. In addition, when we pull out of the plant, signals frequently have to be given on the fireman's side. All of the switch movements there are under pressure because of the time limitations imposed. A large number of people who reside in the area or who work in adjacent plants, walk across the lead and main tracks shown here even though there is an overpass. As recently as April 27, 1961, at about 4:00 PM, my fireman prevented a serious accident here. We were switching a draft of cars which we had taken out of the Ford Assembly plant. I had backed the locomotive down the track and stopped. Just after I received a signal from the brakeman on my crew to go ahead, my fireman hollered for me to stop. I immediately stopped the locomotive and as informed that a man carrying a bicycle under his arm was crossing over about two or three feet in front of the locomotive. I had no way of knowing that anyone was crossing over so close to the front of the locomotive except by having an alert fireman on the left side of the locomotive. I have every reason to believe that the alertness of my fireman prevented me from killing this person.
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Sewell's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a view of the Sewell Point yard which was taken over in the merger with the Virginian Railroad. This yard holds about 3,000 cars and, as you can see, the tracks are curved markedly. This makes it necessary, of course, for some signals to be passed on the fireman's side and also requires the enginemen on both sides of the locomotive to be alert for men on the ground and other yard crews and movements in this area. There are to to four engines working here on the morning shift; three in the afternoon and to at night, making this area one of heavy congestion.
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Industry Surrounding Sewell's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows some of the industry in this area. At the right upper portion of the picture is the Coghill grain elevator. To the right and out of view are other industries which will be seen in the next exhibit, including several fertilizer plant. The road running down the center of the picture is very heavily trafficked and is intersected at several points by industrial sidings, which are unprotected by gates or flashing signals. Close lookout must e maintained on both sides of the engine for trucks, automobiles, pedestrians, and other workmen in this general area.
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Industries Around Sewell's Point Yard: Freight Cars and Tank Cars
1960
Scope and Contents
Industries around Sewell's Point Yard: Coghill grain elevator, fertilizer plants (photo looking in different direction from exhibit B-27). Taken in the same general area as the previous exhibit but looking in a different direction and showing now the extent of the industries served in his area.
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Aerial photograph of Lambert's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Aerial photograph of the Lamberts Point Yard. The two piers in the lower left foreground are coal piers where coal is dumped directly into docked ships. Looking at the tracks in the picture from left to right, those on the far left, which is the south end of the yard, are the empty yard tracks for departing trains. The tracks, beginning about 12 or 15 tracks from the left, are those in the Barney or Hump yard. In this yard, coal cars are pushed up to the piers for dumping. Further to the right is a group of about 100 tracks, which comprise the classification and storage yard and the main coal yard at Lamberts Point. Just to the right and below the main coal yard is another group of 50 to 100 tracks which are also used for classification and storage, and which are sometimes called the Soda Yard. Directly in the center of the picture is the roundhouse and just below that are the tracks in the repair yard. To the right and slightly up from the roundhouse is another group of forty tracks used for classification and storage of freight cars. Further up and to the right are additional tracks and a series of warehouses which end at the water's edge, and three general merchandise piers where you can see several ships tied up. The picture clearly shows the curvatures on all tracks in Lamberts Point Yard. It also gives some idea of the number of cars handled here. The Lamberts Point Yard has about eight crews reporting on each shift. There are also four regular time freight crews that come in to Lamberts Point daily and also pool freight crews having about 200 coal cars in a consist. The yard crews in the main coal yard all work with double units because of the heavy tonnage involved, and are constantly moving over crossovers which are about 20 in number and 100 to 150 feet in length, at the west end of the yard.
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NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
1960
Scope and Contents
NW Unit No. 35: Manufacturer: ALCO Model: T6. One unit handling empty coal car in yard No. 4 (western yard)
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Pull in Track which are Empty and Main Yard at Lambert Point or Coal Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
A fuller view of the main coal yard at Lambert's Point. The coal cars here are a portion of the 7,000 to 8,000 cars this yard ordinarily holds. The empty tracks in the foreground are the pull-in tracks. There are four or five coal testing companies that have employees in the main coal and Barney Yards. These men are constantly climbing cars for coal samples to be tested. There is also a considerable number of car riders in the Barney yard who ride coal cars to the piers. Sometimes there are ship personnel near the east end of the main coal yard. There are also car repairers, clerks, roundhouse personnel and other regular yard employees scattered throughout the Lambert's Point yard. Engine crews must be and are on the alert continuously for these men. The Lambert's Point yard has many curves--first to the right and then to the left--which also require the engineman and the fireman to be on the alert at all times. Because of the heavy tonnage being handled, two units are in operation on all crews.
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View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
The tracks shown on the left side are the west side main line and pull-in tracks which run parallel to the Portlock yard. The curved tracks in the center of the picture are part of the wet end of the Portlock yard. This area is usually very heavily congested, especially at night. I have seen as many as seven or eight crews working the end of this yard; road crews leaving from the point and yard crews going back and forth all of the time. Because of this congestion, constant lookout is necessary on both sides of the engine..
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Virginian Railway Units 129 and 142
1960
Scope and Contents
Unit No. 129 and 142, Fairbanks-Morse H-16-44.
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Virginian Railroad Locomotive 129 and 142
1960
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: FM Model: H-16-44; coal pier no. 4 in background.
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Hopper Cars in Coal Yard
1960
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Virginian Railway Locomotive Unit 111
1960
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Aerial photograph of Lambert's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Aerial photograph of the Lamberts Point Yard. The two piers in the lower left foreground are coal piers where coal is dumped directly into docked ships. Looking at the tracks in the picture from left to right, those on the far left, which is the south end of the yard, are the empty yard tracks for departing trains. The tracks, beginning about 12 or 15 tracks from the left, are those in the Barney or Hump yard. In this yard, coal cars are pushed up to the piers for dumping. Further to the right is a group of about 100 tracks, which comprise the classification and storage yard and the main coal yard at Lamberts Point. Just to the right and below the main coal yard is another group of 50 to 100 tracks which are also used for classification and storage, and which are sometimes called the Soda Yard. Directly in the center of the picture is the roundhouse and just below that are the tracks in the repair yard. To the right and slightly up from the roundhouse is another group of forty tracks used for classification and storage of freight cars. Further up and to the right are additional tracks and a series of warehouses which end at the water's edge, and three general merchandise piers where you can see several ships tied up. The picture clearly shows the curvatures on all tracks in Lamberts Point Yard. It also gives some idea of the number of cars handled here. The Lamberts Point Yard has about eight crews reporting on each shift. There are also four regular time freight crews that come in to Lamberts Point daily and also pool freight crews having about 200 coal cars in a consist. The yard crews in the main coal yard all work with double units because of the heavy tonnage involved, and are constantly moving over crossovers which are about 20 in number and 100 to 150 feet in length, at the west end of the yard.
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Aerial photograph of Lambert's Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Aerial photograph of the Lamberts Point Yard. The two piers in the lower left foreground are coal piers where coal is dumped directly into docked ships. Looking at the tracks in the picture from left to right, those on the far left, which is the south end of the yard, are the empty yard tracks for departing trains. The tracks, beginning about 12 or 15 tracks from the left, are those in the Barney or Hump yard. In this yard, coal cars are pushed up to the piers for dumping. Further to the right is a group of about 100 tracks, which comprise the classification and storage yard and the main coal yard at Lamberts Point. Just to the right and below the main coal yard is another group of 50 to 100 tracks which are also used for classification and storage, and which are sometimes called the Soda Yard. Directly in the center of the picture is the roundhouse and just below that are the tracks in the repair yard. To the right and slightly up from the roundhouse is another group of forty tracks used for classification and storage of freight cars. Further up and to the right are additional tracks and a series of warehouses which end at the water's edge, and three general merchandise piers where you can see several ships tied up. The picture clearly shows the curvatures on all tracks in Lamberts Point Yard. It also gives some idea of the number of cars handled here. The Lamberts Point Yard has about eight crews reporting on each shift. There are also four regular time freight crews that come in to Lamberts Point daily and also pool freight crews having about 200 coal cars in a consist. The yard crews in the main coal yard all work with double units because of the heavy tonnage involved, and are constantly moving over crossovers which are about 20 in number and 100 to 150 feet in length, at the west end of the yard.
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Series XIX: New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad: Yards and Tracks from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the New York, New Haven and Hartford's facilities along the northeast corridor between New York and Boston. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 46, are referred to by the letters D and D/R in testimony, and were taken by Edgar R. Guinea. Mr. Guinea was employed as an engineer by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The New Haven was a railroad that operated in northeastern United States between New York and Boston, with branches running through New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The photographs in this series document the route between New York City and Boston, including pictures of the tunnels below Grand Central Terminal; the Harlem River Yard in the Bronx; the passenger depot in Stamford, Connecticut; the yards and industries in and around New Haven; and the New Haven's facilities in South Boston. This is one of the few series in this collection that documents an entire route of a carrier.
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Water Street Yard and Mail Shed
1961
Scope and Contents
Another view of the Water Street Yard showing the mail shed where mail handlers work 24 hours a day. Note also the close clearance on all tracks which necessitate a lookout on both sides.
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East End of Passenger Yard and Entrance to Water Street Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows entrance to passenger yard, Water Street Yard, and the mainline to the station. All engines head east here, therefore all movements into the station are backup movements. Note the numerous dwarf signals.
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East End of Passenger Yard, New Haven Union Station
1961
Scope and Contents
NH Yard Switcher (Yard engine 656) on the 7-9 relay track. On left are tracks 11 and 13, which are used mostly for loading and unloading of Railway Express. Due to curvature of tracks, signals are given on the fireman's side.
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East End of Passenger Station
1961
Scope and Contents
Station platform at track 4 of the passenger station. The left are mainline tracks 1 and 2. The cross walk in center of photograph crosses all 10 tracks and goes into passenger station. Sharp lookout needed on both sides of engines moving in both directions as numerous workmen use this crossing between the 10 tracks located in station.
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New Haven Passenger Yard, Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Looking west toward station and East End Passenger Yards. Showing the ten tracks operating through the station plus the numerous relay tracks. There are numerous car cleaners, car inspectors and railway express workers in this area.
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Belle Dock Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows sharp track curvature and obstruction of concrete abutments.
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Belle Dock Yard, Freight House
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing freight house into which cars are backed for the transfer of freight to and from steamships. The close clearance between the racks can be clearly noted, especially on the tracks leading into the freight house. (Since this picture was taken the carrier has disposed of the freight house.)
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Belle Dock Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Close clearance of bridge makes it impossible for brakemen to ride on top of cars.
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Belle Dock Branch, East Street to Belle Dock Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Industrial Switching on both sides of branch. New Haven Gas Co. plant on right; numerous sidings and crossovers; entrances to numerous industrial plants crossing tracks unprotected by lights or bells ("Anne + Rosalie" written on fence).
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Forbes Avenue Entrance to Belle Dock Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Switcher entering Yard from Forbes Avenue, returning with a drag of oil and coke cars from east side of harbor. Heavy truck, bus and passenger car traffic as indicated b the passing passenger bus requires a sharp lookout at every moment off operation on this street.
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Entering Bell Dock Yard from Forbes Ave
1961
Scope and Contents
Switcher entering Yard From Forbes Avenue, returning with a drag of oil and coke cars from east side of harbor. Shows passenger automobiles which move in and out of this yard at all times during the operation of the yard, which is 24 hours a day.
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West End of Cedar Hill yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Engine shown returning from receiving yard on its way back to Engine house. Note particularly the low home or dwarf signals to the rear of the engine towards the right center of the picture which are on the fireman's side.
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East Bridgeport Freight House
1961
Scope and Contents
Very close clearance on all tracks. Also shown are storage tracks and main line tracks to New York and Boston.
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Lower Part of Bridgeport Yards
1961
Scope and Contents
Lower Yard looking south. Engines are headed east. Close Clearance on all sides. Freight consists of large amount of perishable goods. Also passenger car travel to and from United Illuminating Co. plant.
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Entrance to Harlem River Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Entrance To Yard, Railway Express, and other express and trucking concerns. This street scene is a common one at the Harlem River Yards. Youngsters play ball and other games on the street near the entrance. Sharp lookout a necessity.
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Lower Part of Bridgeport Yards
1961
Scope and Contents
Curvature of the track leading down to another freight house and industrial sidings.
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East Bridgeport Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Yard is used for both receiving and departing. Trains bound for Boston set off cars here for Maybrook and local points. Many industrial sidings and 15 storage tracks.
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Lower End of East Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Engine house, field companies, and Industrial sidings. Engines in this yard are headed East.
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East Bridgeport Freight House
1961
Scope and Contents
Also shows main lines to New York and Boston. Overhead wires on the right hand side of the picture make it impossible for crew members to operate on top of the cars for switching.
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Stamford Passenger and Freight Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Looking East toward repair shops. Because of overhead wires, no work on top of cars permitted. There is close clearance on all of the numerous tracks.
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Stamford Passenger and Freight Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
On lower left is platform of freight house. At the west end of the yard there are packing houses which receive cars daily that have to be switched across the street. The street crossing is protect neither by lights nor gates. Note the curvature of all tracks int his yard. Overhead wires make it impossible for switch crews to operate on top of cars to pass signals.
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Harlem River Yard, Taken at Dusk
1961
Scope and Contents
Very Close Clearance on all sides. Heavy Truck Traffic At Both Ends and Center of Yard. There are overhead wires at the east end of the yard making impossible for switching crews to operate on top of cars to pass signals.
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Entrance to Harlem River Yard on St. Ann's Avenue
1961
Scope and Contents
Numerous sheds. There is very heavy truck and passenger traffic here. Close up of area shown in Exhibit D-28.
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Entrance to Harlem River Yard on St. Ann's Avenue
1961
Scope and Contents
Entrance to Harlem River Yard on St. Ann's Avenue. Numerous Express Sheds and very heavy truck traffic. Also passenger cars. Notes the railroad's own sign "keep off, dangerous."
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Trailer Loading Operation at Harlem River Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Sharp track curvature in the trailer yard, all signals must be given on the fireman's side on entering the trailer loading platforms. None of the train crossing streets are protected by gates or warning signals.
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Trailer Loading Operation at Harlem River Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Heavy truck traffic. No Gates; No Lights Flashing.
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Street Switching at Harlem River Yards
1961
Scope and Contents
Industrial track at Harlem River Yard, with children playing along the tracks. The crossing is unprotected by flashing lights or crossing gates, even though there is very heavy traffic.
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Railway Express Sheds
1961
Scope and Contents
Very Heavy Truck Traffic and large numbers of workmen about property. Sheds are electrified with overhead wires so the passing of signals by men riding on top of cars is strictly prohibited.
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Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
1961
Scope and Contents
Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.
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Switch Engine in Lower Level, Grand Central Terminal
1961
Scope and Contents
Very close clearance both because of structure and because of masses of people in Grand Central at all times. Short distance between signals.
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U.S. Army Base and Old New Haven Bunk Car
1961
Scope and Contents
Photo taken from Long Island Railroad. NH operates in and out of Bay Ridge with freight service only. (Later becomes the Brooklyn Army Terminal). Overhead wires makes it impossible to pass signals from the top of cars. Close clearance on tracks.
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First Street Yard Looking East
1961
Scope and Contents
First Street Yard leading into State Yard. This is one of the most extensive yards in the east. Thousands of cars on hundreds of tracks are handled daily. Sharp curvature on tracks and close clearances. Heavy truck traffic. Most signals given on the fireman's side
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Northern Avenue Piggy-back Operation
1961
Scope and Contents
Trailer loading operation (i.e. piggy-backing) here is one of the pioneer trailer operations in the country, with around 80 to 100 trailers moving out of the yard nightly.
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Northern Avenue Piggy-back Operation
1961
Scope and Contents
Trailer loading operation (i.e. piggy-backing) here is one of the pioneer trailer operations in the country, with around 80 to 100 trailers moving out of the yard nightly.
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Northern Avenue Piggy-back Operation
1961
Scope and Contents
Trailer loading operation (i.e. piggy-backing) here is one of the pioneer trailer operations in the country, with around 80 to 100 trailers moving out of the yard nightly.
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Manufacturers' Railroad, River Street
1961
Scope and Contents
Former Manufacturers' Railroad using electric engine with trolley pole on trolley wire, tracks, girder. Type Close Clearance on All siding (rebuttal exhibit D/R-1)
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Manufacturers' Railroad, River Street
1961
Scope and Contents
The Foskett-Bishop Piping Co. & Elm City Filling Stations, Inc.
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River Street Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Engine Storage Track (rebuttal exhibit D/R-2)
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Manufacturers' Railroad, River Street
1961
Scope and Contents
Industrial Switching, both sides of street. DuPont Plant. (rebuttal exhibit D/R-3)
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Manufacturers' Railroad, Front Street
1961
Scope and Contents
At corner with River Street (rebuttal exhibit D/R-4)
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Manufacturers' Railroad, Front Street
1961
Scope and Contents
At corner with River Street
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Manufacturers' Railroad
1961
Scope and Contents
At corner with River Street
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Water Street Yard and Mail Shed
1961
Scope and Contents
Another view of the Water Street Yard showing the mail shed where mail handlers work 24 hours a day. Note also the close clearance on all tracks which necessitate a lookout on both sides.
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Water Street Yard Under New Thruway Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Water St Freight Yards and Passenger Yard. Very close clearance on all tracks. Entrance to mail sheds in this yard; also where local New York - New Haven train are stored. Overhead wires prevent crews from working on top of the cars.
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East End of Passenger Station Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Looking west at New Haven Station main line, east end of passenger yard and Water Street Yard. Also shown, arrival and departure passenger platforms
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East End of Passenger Station Yard Looking West Toward Station
1961
Scope and Contents
Also shows entrance to Water St Yard and mainline to station. All engines head east here, therefore they are all backup movements. Engine headed east; New Haven Station and east end passenger and mail loading tracks shown in background. Overhead wires carry 11,000 volts.
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East End of Passenger Station Yard Looking West Toward Station
1961
Scope and Contents
Also shows entrance to Water St Yard and mainline to station. All engines head east here, therefore they are all backup movements. Engine headed east; New Haven Station and east end passenger and mail loading tracks shown in background. Overhead wires carry 11,000 volts.
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Belle Dock Yard, West End
1961
Scope and Contents
West end of yard. Engines headed west. Curving tracks and close clearance. Trucks loading and unloading. Sharp lookout on both sides of engine needed.
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Belle Dock Yard, West End
1961
Scope and Contents
West end of yard. Engines headed west. Curving tracks and close clearance. Trucks loading and unloading. Sharp lookout on both sides of engine needed.
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Belle Dock Branch, East Street to Belle Dock Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Belle Dock Branch. Industrial Switching on both sides. New Haven Gas Co. plant on right; numerous sidings and crossovers; entrances to numerous industrial plants crossing tracks unprotected by lights or bells
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Entrance To Cedar Hill Freight Yards and Engine House
1961
Scope and Contents
Unit No. 645 shown in picture about to transfer drag of cars to Water St Yard. Numerous engines moving to and from engine house being made up for Oak Point, Bay Ridge, and Maybrook, New York. Through and local freight trains departing and arriving daily. Main Line to Boston on right
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Lower Bridgeport Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
At new United Illuminating Co. plant. Close clearance on tracks; passenger & track traffic
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Lower East End of First Street Yards
1961
Scope and Contents
Very heavy truck traffic due to large number perishable goods on cars. Very close clearance on all sides and sharp curves. Most signals given on Fireman's side. Numerous crossings in the yard are not protected by gates, lights or bells.
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Grand Central Terminal, Upper Level
1961
Scope and Contents
NY Central Unit No. 118
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Grand Central Terminal, Upper Level
1961
Scope and Contents
NY Central Unit No. 118.
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Grand Central Terminal, Passenger Platform
1961
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Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
1961
Scope and Contents
Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.
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Box 56 Folder 118
Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
1961
Scope and Contents
Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.
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Box 56 Folder 119
Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
1961
Scope and Contents
Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.
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Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
1961
Scope and Contents
Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.
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Entrance to Water St. Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Opposite from New Haven Union Station. This picture shows an engine batting out or switching cars. Shows the overhead wires carrying 11,000 volts of electricity, which make it impossible for the yard crew to work on top of the cars to pass signals. Also shows the entrance to the passenger yard and the main line tracks to Boston and Springfield.
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Belle Dock Yard, Freight House
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing freight house into which cars are backed for the transfer of freight to and from steamships. The close clearance between the racks can be clearly noted, especially on the tracks leading into the freight house. (Since this picture was taken the carrier has disposed of the freight house.)
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Forbes Ave, Tomlinson Draw Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Entrance to east end of Belle Dock Yard. Switching locomotive returning with a drag of oil and coke cars from east side of harbor. The train is on Forbes Avenue and the Tomilson draw bridge.
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Belle Dock Yard, West End
1961
Scope and Contents
West end of yard. Engines headed west. Curving tracks and close clearance. Trucks loading and unloading. Sharp lookout on both sides of engine needed.
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New Haven Passenger Yard, Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Ten tracks operating through the station plus numerous relay tracks.
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First Street Yard to State Street Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Very heavy truck traffic due to large number perishable goods on cars. Very close clearance on all sides. Most signals given on Fireman's side
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Box 56 Folder 130
Water Street Yard Under New Thruway Bridge New Haven
1961
Scope and Contents
Water St. Freight Yards and Passenger Yard. Very close clearance on all tracks. Entrance to mail sheds in this yard; also where local New York - New Haven train are stored. Overhead wires prevent crews from working on top of the cars.
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Manufacturers' Railroad, Front Street
1961
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb56f10).
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Series XX: U.S. President's Railroad Commission
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographs of the U.S. President's Railroad Commission members, proceedings, and certain exhibits from the hearings. Of note is the photograph of the commission members in the Oval Office with President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Sheldon R. Lewis
Scope and Contents
Manager, Traffic Services, General Electric Co.
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Commission In Session
1961
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Commission In Session
1961
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Portrait of Commission Members
1961
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Box 63 Folder 5
Commission In Session
1961
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Commission In Session
1961
Scope and Contents
H. H. Franklin, LIRR and BLF&E.
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Portrait of Commission Members
1961
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Models of Railroad Signals Used As Exhibits Before Commission
1961
Scope and Contents
"We use these in our own Long Island school for firemen." - H. H. Franklin, LIRR and BLF&E
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Models of Railroad Signals Used As Exhibits Before Commission
1961
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Large Scale Model Diesel Electrical Locomotive
1961
Scope and Contents
Used as exhibit before Commission.
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Portrait of Commission with the President
1960
Scope and Contents
In Oval Office with President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Series XXI: Pennsylvania Railroad: Enola Yards, Rutherford Yards, Harrisburg Penn Station
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Pennsylvania Railroad's facilities in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 6, are referred to by the letter H in testimony, and were taken by J.H. Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was employed as a fireman and engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad, working in both road and yard service, assigned to work the Enola Yards. The Pennsylvania Railroad was a class I railroad operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern United States, with its headquarters in Pennsylvania. This series document's the PRR's facilities in and around Harrisburg. This includes the Enola Yards, which was the largest freight yard in the world until 1956. The Enola Yards contained a diesel locomotive shop, a 43-stall roundhouse, two hump classification yards, and 145 miles of track. The Enola Yards were electrified in 1938, and the pictures in this series show some of those power lines. This series also contains photographs of the Harrisburg Penn Station, one of many of the stations and terminals built by the PRR. This station was built in 1887 and is a designated National Historic Landmark.
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Harrisburg Penn Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken from the Mulberry Street overhead bridge
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Freight Yard and Caboose Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the extreme west end of the Enola Yard, looking eastward. Large number of crossovers and leader ladder tracks. To left of telephone pole are two switch engines working on same ladder.
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Electric engine
1961
Scope and Contents
Pennsylvania Railroad Electric Unit #4851
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Units at Rutherford Engine House on Reading Railroad Track
1960
Scope and Contents
View of ALCO and Fairbanks Morse units coupled in multiple operation preparatory to leaving Rutherford engine house. Note exceptional difference between height of end plates between units and dangers encountered when passing from left to right while locomotive is in motion.
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Box 57 Folder 31
View of Enola Yards Looking South
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Enola Yard looking south. Large building left of center is the steel car shop. In center of picture is the hump, beyond that the classification yard. Employee parking lot shown; employees must cuss tracks to get to car repair shop.
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Enola Yards Looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Enola yards looking eastward from west of engine house (center background of photo) at the receiving yard.
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Enola Engine House
1960
Scope and Contents
Close up view of Enola engine house showing lower end of ready tracks. Engines prepared for departure eastbound. Note diversity of motive power which engine crews must familiarize themselves with.
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Extreme West End of Enola Yards looking Eastward
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken at the extreme west end of the Enola Yard, looking eastward. Large number of crossovers and leader ladder tracks. To left of telephone pole are two switch engines working on same ladder.
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Box 57 Folder 35
Interlocking Plant at Harrisburg Penn Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Interlocking as seen from Mulberry Street bridge looking eastward.
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Interlocking Plant at West End of Harrisburg Penn Station
1960
Scope and Contents
View of state interlocking at west end of Harrisburg passenger station. Electric locomotive at right of picture is being moved by engine crew from ready track to station in preparation for hauling passenger tram to N.Y. Reverse movements thru interlocking require man on left side to relay signal indications to engineer. Loco No. 4851 (type G-G-1).
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Box 57 Folder 37
Interlocking Plant at West End of Harrisburg Penn Station
1960
Scope and Contents
View of state interlocking taken from State St. overhead bridge looking eastward into Harrisburg passenger station. Storage tracks are at left with reading station beyond. Signals governing movements in this area are mostly low home position light type. Overhead catanery system provides current at 11,000 volts for electric operation.
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Harrisburg Penn Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Photograph if the Pennsylvania passenger station. PRR Unit No. 4935, electric locomotive. Overhead wires carry 11,000 volts.
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Enola Yards Looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Enola yards looking eastward from west of engine house (center background of photo) at the receiving yard.
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Harrisburg Penn Station
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken from the Mulberry Street overhead bridge
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View of Enola Yards Looking South
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Enola Yard looking south. Large building left of center is the steel car shop. In center of picture is the hump, beyond that the classification yard. Employee parking lot shown; employees must cross tracks to get to car repair shop.
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Series XXII: Pennsylvania Railroad: Philadelphia Division
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Pennsylvania Railroad's facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 35, are referred to by the letter F in testimony, and were taken by Edward J. Bartley. Mr. Bartley was employed locomotive fireman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, and was a member of Lodge 75 of the BLF&E. The Pennsylvania Railroad was a class I railroad operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern United States, with its headquarters in Pennsylvania. The photographs in this series document the operations of the PRR in Philadelphia, primarily its service to numerous industries in the two mile radius around the Grays Ferry Yard. In addition to documenting the operations and movements of trains, this series also documents a sizeable portion of Philadelphia city streets in 1960.
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Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south in Gray's Ferry Yard. All the tracks shown in the picture start within the yard and then they cross 49th Street, which is a heavily traveled road. Traffic does not always stop at the railroad tracks crossing, so a lookout on both side is necessary. Traffic is so heavy because of fuel oil companies located at foot of 49th Street.
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Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south in Gray's Ferry Yard. All the tracks shown in the picture start within the yard and then they cross 49th Street, which is a heavily traveled road. Traffic does not always stop at the railroad tracks crossing, so a lookout on both side is necessary. Traffic is so heavy because of fuel oil companies located at foot of 49th Street.
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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Midvale Yard, Looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Photographs F-42 through F-42d were taken in Midvale yard, looking to the east. Note the curvature of the tracks. ENgines working th yard are all headed east, placing the curves on the fireman's side of locomotive. Close clearances and obstructions throughout yard.
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Midvale Yard, Looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Photographs F-42 through F-42d were taken in Midvale yard, looking to the east. Note the curvature of the tracks. ENgines working th yard are all headed east, placing the curves on the fireman's side of locomotive. Close clearances and obstructions throughout yard.
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Delaware River
1960
Scope and Contents
Police boats
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Delaware River
1960
Scope and Contents
Police boats
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Delaware River
1960
Scope and Contents
Tug boat, ships, police wagon
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Delaware Avenue, Night Shot
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move northward on Delaware Avenue. Note southbound traffic passing on fireman's side.
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Midvale Yard, Facing East
1960
Scope and Contents
Photographs F-42 through F-42d were taken in Midvale yard, looking to the east. Note the curvature of the tracks. ENgines working th yard are all headed east, placing the curves on the fireman's side of locomotive. Close clearances and obstructions throughout yard.
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Delaware Avenue, Looking North
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moves towards industrial siding on Delaware Avenue.
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Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
A general view of the Grays Ferry Yard, taken from 49th Street Bridge. Note that several of the tracks have overhead electric wires. These lines carry 11,000 volts. The power lines are from two and a half to about eight feet above the tops of the cars.
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Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Gray's Ferry Yard looking northward from 49th Street. Picture F-1 and this picture were taken from opposite sides of the railroad. Note the maze of tracks curving both left and right.
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North End of Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken from the overhead bridge shown in pictures F-1 & F-1A. The view is Northward showing the North End of Gray's Ferry Yard.
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Gray's Ferry Yard Track Curvature
1960
Scope and Contents
View is southward at Gray's Ferry Yard. To the extreme left is the Engine Storage Yard. Immediately behind the water tower see No. 20, No. 21 and No. 22 yard tracks. To the right of these tracks are the "B" yard tracks No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, & No. 4. The GS-4 type engine is on the Running Track Curve. Caboose is standing on the Caboose Track. On the immediate right are the yard tracks No. 18 to No. 8. Engines assigned to work this yard are all headed north. The engine shown in the picture headed south is from another district and has come over to pick up some cars.
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Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking south in Gray's Ferry Yard. All the tracks shown in the picture start within the yard and then they cross 49th Street, which is a heavily traveled road. Traffic does not always stop at the railroad tracks crossing, so a lookout on both side is necessary. Traffic is so heavy because of fuel oil companies located at foot of 49th Street.
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Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View of 49th Street looking northward. Note the remains of what was once a crossing warning sign (on telephone pole). There is no warning to traffic about railroad crossing.
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South End of Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
General view of the South End of Gray's Ferry Yard. Notic eth ehow the tracks curve both to the left and right throughout the yard. Notice also the two crossovers shown in the center of the picture. Such conditions require constant lookout.
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Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking southward at Gray's Ferry Yard. Track on extreme left leads into Cities Service Oil Co. and also downhill to Botanic Avenue, where we service Firestone Co. and the Allied Oil Co. The gondola is standing on No. 2 East Side. Next to that is No. 1 East Side. Track in forefront is the Bridge Track which leads over the Schuylkill River Bridge to Gray's Ferry Ave. Note: The bridge track crosses the Engine Yard Lead, the lead to No. 20, No. 21 and No. 22 yard.
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Caboose on Wye Track
1960
Scope and Contents
View is Eastward toward Schuylkill River. Caboose is standing on the Wye track. The track has a sharp curve and when the engine approaches headed east the signal and smash-board are sen first by the fireman and not by the engineer unti lhe is almost on top of them. The signal and smash-board protect the drawbridge beyond. Fixed signal and banner govern movement onto the drawbridge.
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Gray's Ferry Avenue Bridge Abutment
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture was taken from the abutment of Gray's Ferry Avenue overhead bridge. This abutment obstructs the view of engine crews coming off the Engine Yard Storage Tracks.
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Girard Point Yard from Engineer's Side of Cab
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture was taken from the Engineer's window. All Engines working in this yard are headed East. Hood of engine obstructs engineer's view.
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Girard Point Yard from Engineer's Side of Cab
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture was taken from the Engineer's window. All Engines working in this yard are headed East. Hood of engine obstructs engineer's view.
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View from the Fireman's Side of Cab
1960
Scope and Contents
View from the Fireman's Window of the same engine in pictures F-10 and 11. Notice the radically different view the fireman has from that of the engineer. The entire yard may be seen buy the fireman, while the engineer can see nothing.
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Girard Point Yard Looking West
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture looking westward Girard Point. Men at right are loading a hopper car with a mobile crane.
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Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture shows a GS-4 type locomotive moving southward on Delaware Ave. Note traffic moving in same direction on the fireman's side of the locomotive. Due to the curvature in the track, the engine moves toward the oncoming traffic.
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Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture shows locomotive continuing to move southward as traffic continues to move on both sides. Truck is passing the engineers side of the engine. Automobiles are preparing to come around the fireman's side of engine.
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Inside cab, looking at Fireman from Engineer's Seat
1960
Scope and Contents
Fireman looking southward, in the direction of the movement. Note: Fireman has hand on emergency valve prepared to apply brakes if necessary.
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
View from the fireman's window of Delaware Avenue. This is what the fireman saw when looking ahead in exhibit F-16. Note the Overland Company truck to the left of the safety island
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Note Overland Company truck crossing from the east to the west side of Delaware Ave. This movement was spotted by the fireman due to the fact that it was made from his side of the engine.
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Note Overland Company truck crossing from the east to the west side of Delaware Ave. This movement was spotted by the fireman due to the fact that it was made from his side of the engine.
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Movement of engine continues southward. Note that the Overland Company truck has progressed further westward, turning in front of the train.
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Movement of engine continues southward. Note poultry truck preparing to make turn and go north. Truck has stopped in path of engine.
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move southward. Note large truck trailer is about to halt for traffic signal in the path of the train.
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View from Fireman's Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move southward. Note large truck trailer has halted for traffic signal and meanwhile, an automobile has come from the Engineer's side of the engine and has halted behind the truck.
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View from Cab's Rear Window
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine comes to a halt, picture is taken through rear window showing route over which engine has just traveled. Note the large volume of traffic coming south behind the train.
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Delaware Avenue and Pier 78
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking Southward from Pier 78. Note automobiles are parked on rail leading to Pier 78.
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Delaware Avenue and Pier 80
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking southward from Pier 80. Note automobiles, trucks and bushes obstruct vision of engine crew. Note also, curvature in tracks.
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Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moving north with cut of cars. Note curvature of tracks, automobiles on tracks.
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Delaware Avenue Track to Pier 84
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture of track leading to Pier No. 84. Note skates piled up in front of loading platform, which obstruct vision of engine crew. Note immediately inside gate is an opening in the wall, there is a similar opening in the opposite wall. Stevedores operate self propelled loading equipment through these openings, creating a dangerous conditions.
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Delaware Avenue Track to Pier 84
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture of track leading to Pier No. 84. Note skates piled up in front of loading platform, which obstruct vision of engine crew. Note immediately inside gate is an opening in the wall, there is a similar opening in the opposite wall. Stevedores operate self propelled loading equipment through these openings, creating a dangerous conditions. Slightly different angle to Exhibit F-21; note truck that is about to cross the tracks.
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Traffic Headed North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Heavily traveled road.
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Industry Siding, Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moving out of siding on Delaware Avenue. Note traffic moving northward, approaching from fireman's side.
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Engine leaving North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moving out of the north end of Pier No. 84 yard, onto Delaware Ave. Note traffic continues to keep moving despite engine movement.
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Engine at North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine has stopped movement, and prepares to back second car in draft into yard.
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Engine at North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine has stopped movement, and prepares to back second car in draft into yard.
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Engine Backing Car Onto Pier 84 from Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Crew now has a hold of one car and is backing down toward Pier 84 yard. Note traffic continues to move. Note weeds make it difficult to ascertain position of switches. PRR Unit 9121
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Brakeman Throwing Switch on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Brakeman preparing to throw a switch on Delaware Ave. Because of the heavy volume of traffic, it is essential for the fireman and engineer to keep an eye out for the brakeman's safety
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.
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Moving North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moving northward on Delaware Avenue at night. Picture taken from fireman's window. Note poor lighting conditions. Note further that truck has moved into the path of the engines movement.
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Moving North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move northward on Delaware Ave. Note automobile moving into path of engine on fireman's side.
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Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Both of these pictures show engine pushing a car north on Delaware Avenue. Traffic moving southbound passes on fireman's side of engine.
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Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Both of these pictures show engine pushing a car north on Delaware Ave. Traffic moving southbound passes on fireman's side of engine.
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Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine pushing car north on Delaware Ave. Note truck parked at curb. Fireman is in a position to determine the clearance on this move.
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Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine pulling cars southward on Delaware Ave. Note the way in which the cars are stretched out on an "S" curve. In this case, only the fireman has a view of the last car in the train. Also note the heavy traffic in this area.
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Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine pulling cars southward on Delaware Ave. Note the way in which the cars are stretched out on an "S" curve. In this case, only the fireman has a view of the last car in the train. Also note the heavy traffic in this area.
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Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to pull cars southward on Delaware Ave. Note how traffic has been halted by this movement
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Box 55 Folder 125
Frankford Junction
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking eastward at Frankford Junction. Switchtender box shown at right. The switchtenders controls the movements off of these yard tracks. At times there are four and five engines shifting freight at the same time in this yard. It is necessary to watch for signals from the switchtender and crew when shifting in this yard. Engines normally face East when working in this yard. Note the curvature in the track and also the close clearances & obstructions.
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Box 55 Folder 126
Frankford Junction, Looking West
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture of Frankford Junction looking west. Note 11,000 volt overhead wires. On the right is the Schlichter Jute Cordage Co. siding. Note curvature of track in this siding and also the close clearance and obstructions.
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Box 55 Folder 127
Fairhill Yard Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Unprotected road crossing located at Fairhill Yard. Crews shift the freight house, not shown in the photo, must use this crossing. Freight house is shown in exhibit F-46.
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Box 55 Folder 128
Fairhill Yard Freighthouse
1960
Scope and Contents
Photo shows Fairhill Freight Station. Note platforms in car doorways. Also note curvature of tracks. Engines working in the yard are normally focusing in the direction in which this photo was taken. This places much responsibility on the fireman when shifting this freight house.
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Box 55 Folder 129
Powelton Avenue Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Powelton Avenue Yard, Midvale Yards, looking eastward toward 30th Street Station. Two main tracks parallel fence in foreground curving at right of picture and entering upper level of station. Signal Bridge is visible (to the right and below "Bulletin" sign) governing movements into station. West Philadelphia, elevated "high line" crossing at approximately the center of the picture.
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Yard Leads Into South End of 30th Street Station, Penn Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Track on far left is lead to No. 20-22 tracks; left foreground shows lead to No. 23-25 tracks; switch on right is set for No. 26 track and if thrown in opposite position, it would be set for No. 27. These "leads all converge beneath overhead structure and join No. 20 post office track at a trailing point switch. Switch points and targets are not visible from engineers position until after clearance point has been passed, when locomotive is headed southward which is the usual direction for operation in this yard. Steel girders, which support overhead structure, create hazards due to close clearance as well as obstruction to visibility.
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Box 55 Folder 131
Looking North From Underneath Overhead Structure at South End of Penn Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking northward, from beneath overhead structure, at the south end of Penn Coach Yard. Track on right leads to Race Street Engine Terminals and 4 storage tracks. Track on left leads to south end of yard (20 to 27 tracks). Curvature of track gives fireman view of track conditions and movements being made across the roadway which runs across the entire yard between the far end of the overhead structure and rear end of coaches visible in center of picture. Roadway is used by M. of E. employees using lift trucks ice wagons and other equipment used to service and repair coaches. Steam connections and air connections are coupled to coaches at ends of drafts of cars shown. Steam and air are provided by yard plants.
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South Lead Tracks, Penn Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Not eoverhead wires carrying 11,000 volts. Visibility under structure extremely poor.
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Looking North From No. 20 Post Office Track, Penn Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking northward from No. 20 Post Office track, from within overhead structure. Note obstructions created by supporting girders and the obstruction to visibility presented when moving from bright daylight into shadows of structure.
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Looking North Towards South End of Penn Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View from beneath overhead structure looking northward toward the south end of the yard. Note contrast of entrance during daytime and inadequacy of lighting.
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Moving North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move northward on Delaware Ave. Note southbound traffic passing on fireman's side.
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Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moves toward siding on Delaware Ave. Looking Northward.
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North End of Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken from the 49th Street Bridge, as shown in pictures Exhibits F-1 and F-1A. The view is northward showing the North End of Gray's Ferry Yard.
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View from the Fireman's Side of Cab
1960
Scope and Contents
View from the Fireman's Window of the same engine in pictures F-10 and 11. Notice the radically different view the fireman has from that of the engineer. The entire yard may be seen buy the fireman, while the engineer can see nothing.
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Engine Backing Car Onto Pier 84 from Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Crew now has a hold of one car and is backing down toward Pier 84 yard. Note traffic continues to move. Note weeds make it difficult to ascertain position of switches. PRR Unit 9121
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Moving North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moving northward on Delaware Avenue at night. Picture taken from fireman's window. Note poor lighting conditions. Note further that truck has moved into the path of the engines movement.
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Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to pull cars southward on Delaware Ave. Note how traffic has been halted by this movement
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Moving North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine moving northward on Delaware Avenue at night. Picture taken from fireman's window. Note poor lighting conditions
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Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
This pictures shows engine pushing a car north on Delaware Avenue. Traffic moving southbound passes on fireman's side of engine.
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Traffic Moving South on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
View of traffic moving southward on Delaware Avenue at night. Note poor lighting conditions.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Classification Yard, Girard Point Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Unit 5571. Men at right are loading a hopper car with a mobile crane. Same mobile crane as pictured in exhibit F-15.
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Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of Photograph 5003pb55f003)
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Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of Photograph 5003pb55f004)
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General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f111)
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Midvale Yard, Facing East
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f069)
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Delaware Avenue, Looking North
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f070)
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Delaware Avenue, Night Shot
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f068).
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Reading Company Interchange, Delaware Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Engine couples to two cars on Reading Company interchange, track No. 19 at Noble Street. Note curvature of track. Fireman has view of cars from his window, the engineer does not.
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Traffic Moving South on Delaware Avenue
1960
Scope and Contents
View of traffic moving southward on Delaware Avenue at night. Note poor lighting conditions.
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Tidewater Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Tidewater yard, which is located at the southern end of Delaware Avenue. Note curvature of tracks and road crossing immediately in front of engine. Fireman has good visibility at this point, but the engineer does not.
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Tidewater Yard Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Automobile moving over road crossing in front of engine at Tidewater Yard. Note there are no warning signs to protect crossing.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Exhibits F-41 through F-41d show two cars which became derailed on Delaware Avenue at Reed St. Derailments, such as this, are a frequent sight on Delaware Avenue. The cobblestones on Delaware Avenue are marked from many previous derailments. Note how the traffic becomes snarled thereby making train operation even more dangerous. Note in photograph F-41d, cars in the distance have been cut away from the derailed cars which will be left standing until re-railing operations can be started. These are the same string of cars shown in exhibits F-39 and F-40. Derailment occurred about a half mile below the point where exhibits F-39 and F-40 were taken.
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Midvale Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Photographs F-42 through F-42d were taken in Midvale yard, looking to the east. Note the curvature of the tracks. ENgines working th yard are all headed east, placing the curves on the fireman's side of locomotive. Close clearances and obstructions throughout yard.
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Midvale Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Photographs F-42 through F-42d were taken in Midvale yard, looking to the east. Note the curvature of the tracks. ENgines working th yard are all headed east, placing the curves on the fireman's side of locomotive. Close clearances and obstructions throughout yard.
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Engine Terminal Lead, Penn Coach Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking south from engine terminal lead in the right foreground. Southward movements on No. 20 post office tracks are visible on the fireman's side only when the front end of the locomotive reaches the clearance point shown here due to supporting girders and enclosures similar to that on right, the end of which can be seen on the left border of picture. All tracks under this structure are wired with 11,000 volts overhead wires.
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Series XXIII: Reading Railroad: Rutherford Yards and Steelton Industries
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Reading Railroad's facilities in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission and as such do not have identifying exhibit numbers. It is possible that these were taken by J.H. Ritchie as part of documenting types of engines, but that is a tentative identification. The Reading Company, a multifaceted industrial corporation with diverse interests such as shipbuilding, coal mining and iron making, operated a railroad in southeastern Pennsylvania and neighboring states New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. This series documents the Rutherford Yard facilities and the industries served by the Reading in the immediate area. The photographs in this series focus on the repair and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock. Also included in this series are photographs of Western Maryland Railway locomotives in the Rutherford Yard.
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Locomotive Coupler and Cut Lever
1960
Scope and Contents
Close up of locomotive parts.
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Passenger Car, Coupler and Cut Lever
1960
Scope and Contents
Close up of locomotive parts
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Rear End of Locomotive
1960
Scope and Contents
Rutherford Engine House
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Rutherford Roundhouse and Engine House
1960
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Lead Tracks at Harrisburg, Pa
1960
Scope and Contents
View of leading railroad tracks at Harrisburg. Color light signal masts can be seen at center of picture and low home color light signals are seen at right.
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Rutherford Roundhouse and Engine House
1960
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f002).
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Classification Yard With Crossovers
1960
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as Rutherford Yards and WM Unit 146 (ALCO S4).
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Steelton Industries
1960
Scope and Contents
View at Steelton, Pa. showing Reading (background) and P.R.R. (foreground) service to Bethlehem Steel Co. property. Construction work in area adds to hazards of materials piled in close proximity to tracks. Truck crossing at right has not warning signs.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Reading Railroad's Rutherford Yards near Harrisburg, facing east from west end of yards. Hump color light signals governing movements over hump tracks at left side of picture may be seen at left of center. Note debris spilled between tracks as a result of forceful contact of cars dropped over eastbound hump. Yard is equipped with car retarders to control speed of cards leaving hump.
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Rutherford Shop Storage Track
1960
Scope and Contents
View of storage tracks at Rutherford shops showing cars awaiting movement to shops. Note condition of weeds against cars permitting trainmen to walk on one side only.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Rutherford yards westbound hump facing west. Car retarders controlled from tower not visible behind cabin car at left of picture.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View showing Rutherford car shops in center. Hump track adjacent to signal mast and retarder shanty with office building at extreme left.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View similar to photograph (internal number) 4 showing hump tower.
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Rutherford Car Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
Rutherford car shops showing close clearance at entrance to building. Repair work is done outside as well as inside and attention must be given to tools and equipment left in the way by M. of E. personnel as evidenced by truck left standing near entrance to building.
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Box 58 Folder 9
Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View of west end of Rutherford yards showing train entering over ladder track.
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West End of Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View looking eastward from west end of Rutherford yards near Harrisburg, Pa. Normal direction for heading locomotives working in this yard is toward the viewer. Engineer's view of conditions is obscured due to curvature of track.
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West End of Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View similar to photograph (internal number) 9 showing yard engine moving out onto ladder track. Position of all switches must be checked by fireman also clearance, track conditions and proximity of any movements which may affect his movement.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Rutherford yards showing piles of debris between tracks dumped by impact of cars rolling off hump. Trainmen favor walking on side with least obstacles with no regard to which side of locomotive signals are passed.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View of track conditions at Rutherford yards showing conclusively that signals must be given on left side.
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Rutherford Car Shops
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Rutherford car shops showing close clearances at building entrance. Cars are separated by several feet to permit repair forces to pass between and around them.
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Box 58 Folder 15
Steelton Industries
1960
Scope and Contents
View of construction work in progress at Steelton, Penn Railroad tracks cross roadway at freight station. Piles of materials as well as structures obscure view of approaching vehicles. Note lack of signs indicating railroad crossing.
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Steelton Industries
1960
Scope and Contents
Railroad crossing sign in vicinity of crossing shown in photograph (internal number) 15 appears to have been knocked down for a long time as indicated by overgrowth of foliage.
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Box 58 Folder 17
Rutherford Engine House
1960
Scope and Contents
View of Rutherford engine house and turntable looking westward. Several types of Reading and Western Maryland locomotives are handled here.
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Box 58 Folder 18
Fairbanks Morse Truck
1960
Scope and Contents
Close up view of 6 wheel Fairbanks Morse truck made by General Steel Castings Corp. Engine crews report excessive side sway on this type loco.
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Rutherford Engine House, WM Units 62, 43, 236
1960
Scope and Contents
View of ready track at Rutherford engine house near Harrisburg Pa where Western Maryland and Reading locomotives are serviced jointly. Note distribution of road switches and streamlined types which are operated in multiple.
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Rutherford Engine House, WM Units 62, 43, 236
1960
Scope and Contents
Western Maryland units after service are set out preparatory to movement to yards. Makeup of locomotive could prove hazardous to fireman making routine check of operation.
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Rutherford Engine House Reading Unit 492, 867
1960
Scope and Contents
ALCO and Fairbanks Morse locomotives at Rutherford engine house near Harrisburg. Reading Unit 492 is "blue flagged" while being serviced.
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Rutherford Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
View of west end of Rutherford yards showing train entering over ladder track.
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Tank Cars
1960
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Rutherford Engine House
1960
Scope and Contents
Rutherford Engine House turntable
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Freight Cars on Railroad Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as Rutherford Yards and WM Unit 146 (ALCO S4).
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Freight Cars on Railroad Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as Rutherford Yards and WM Unit 146 (ALCO S4).
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Series XXIV: Southern Railway: Inman Yards and Atlanta Terminal
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of Southern Railway's facilities in Atlanta, Georgia. These photographs were submitted to the Commission without an Employees' Exhibit number but are described in written testimony submitted in Employees' Exhibit 29, are referred to by the letter U in testimony, and were taken by T.A. Whitworth. (N.B.: these photographs are misidentified in verbal testimony as Exhibit 99, which are photographs of Los Angeles.) Mr. Whitworth was employed by the Southern as a locomotive fireman and was a member of Lodge 651 of the BLF&E. The Southern is a class I railroad operating in the southern United States, now known as Norfolk Southern Railway. The photographs in this series document the Southern facilities in Atlanta, Georgia. Inman Yards was built in 1957 and remains one of the major hubs of the Norfolk Southern system. This series documents the yard operations, industries in and around Atlanta that were served by the Southern, and portions of downtown Atlanta. Also photographed are sections of the Atlanta Terminal Yards and the L&N main lines.
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Grade Crossing at Ashby Street
Scope and Contents
Shows the Atlantic Coast line at the Ashby Street crossing, looking east. The main lines are on the right and the industrial tracks are on the left. (Ashby Street is now Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW).
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
South end of yard.
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
South end of yard.
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Road Bridge looking north. The main line is on the extreme left. Forwarding yard is to the right of the main line in the center of the picture. Nos. 1 and 2 thoroughfares are up on the bank. The receiving yard is to the right of the bank. Note the curve to the left of the forwarding yard tracks. The tracks curve back and forth before reaching the north end of the yard. many workmen are busy in this yard at all times. The electronically operated hump is about 30 car lengths beyond the end of the cars at right of picture.
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Road Bridge looking north. Sam area as exhibit U-17, slightly different perspective.
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Road Bridge looking north. The main line is on the extreme left. Forwarding yard is to the right of the main line in the center of the picture. Nos. 1 and 2 thoroughfares are up on the bank. The receiving yard is to the right of the bank. Note the curve to the left of the forwarding yard tracks. The tracks curve back and forth before reaching the north end of the yard. many workmen are busy in this yard at all times. The electronically operated hump is about 30 car lengths beyond the end of the cars at right of picture.
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Recieving Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Boulevard Bridge. The track at the extreme left on the bank is the north and south main line and the next track to the right is the No. 1 thoroughfare. The lead on extreme right is the No. 3 thoroughfare. Note the curves and crossing on all tracks, which are used by carmen riding echo-machines (rail inspection machinery). The Marietta Road Bridge is in the far background of photograph.
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Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge Across L&N Yard
Scope and Contents
Receiving tracks on right on either side of coal train. The four forwarding are on the left, and the L&N main lines are on the extreme left hand side of photograph. Note curves and high banks. Workmen on tractor in center left of photograph.
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North Avenue Coach Yard
Scope and Contents
Looking south from the front of the coach yard office. Cars on the right are on U track which passes through a car washer to the left around the south end of the yard behind the buildings to the crossings seen in exhibit U-29. All Southern passenger trains leaving Atlanta are repaired, cleaned, and made ready in this yard. Note the crossing in the center. All cars must be shoved over this crossing when building trains. It is used to carry supplies for the cars on the various tracks.
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Looking West at Central of Georgia Tracks
Scope and Contents
Central Avenue Bridge in the center background.
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Looking West at Central of Georgia Tracks
Scope and Contents
Central Avenue Bridge in the center background.
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Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This is one of the main streets between Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia. There is heavy traffic at all times. This crossing is only about 300 feet south of of the crossing shown in exhibit U-48. It is used extensively while switching warehouses below the Edgewood Avenue viaduct. Signals are hard to see here due to the curvature of the tracks.
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Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This is one of the main streets between Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia. There is heavy traffic at all times. This crossing is only about 300 feet south of of the crossing shown in exhibit U-48. It is used extensively while switching warehouses below the Edgewood Avenue viaduct. Signals are hard to see here due to the curvature of the tracks.
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Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This is one of the main streets between Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia. There is heavy traffic at all times. This crossing is only about 300 feet south of of the crossing shown in exhibit U-48. It is used extensively while switching warehouses below the Edgewood Avenue viaduct. Signals are hard to see here due to the curvature of the tracks.
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Looking North from Fair Street Toward Castleberry Street
Scope and Contents
Engine (SOU Unit 2056) has just crossed Castleberry St. and is going south towards Swifts & Hamel on south side of Fair Street. Note weeds and debris There is a track between engine and the wall on the left.
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Yard Tracks at Night
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Yard Tracks at Night
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Yard Tracks at Night
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Yard Tracks at Night
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Yard Tracks at Night
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Express Service Buildings, Night Shot
Scope and Contents
Looking north at express service being transferred across tracks 1 and 2 the north end of the Terminal Station.
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Yard Tracks at Night
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West Side of Mail Cars in Mail Track
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Industrial Siding at Night
Scope and Contents
Tracks totally obscured by weeds.
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Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This crossing is heavily traveled by pedestrians and vehicles. Note the curve in the track as it approaches the crossing. Close clearance from fences, trees, and bushes. Very steep grade.
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Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This crossing is heavily traveled by pedestrians and vehicles. Note the curve in the track as it approaches the crossing. Close clearance from fences, trees, and bushes. Very steep grade.
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Close Up View Looking South at Northern Avenue Underpass
Scope and Contents
Guard rails at left are for Northern Avenue Underpass. Tracks crossing Marietta Street at left are L&N. Heavy traffic including both automobiles and pedestrian. Large number of pedestrians cross tracks here. Note curves of main lines.
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View of the Chevrolet Plant
Scope and Contents
Shows the unloading point for oil, paint thinner, and other materials
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Industrial Siding
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View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
Photograph is looking south. Same location as exhibit U-24 from slightly different perspective. Note the difference in track elevation.
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Box 57 Folder 102
Terminal Station Unit 2243 Shoving Cars Around U to Coach Yard
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Box 57 Folder 103
View from Marietta Road Bridge Looking North Towards Howell Interlocking Plant
Scope and Contents
Same location as Exhibit U-3, from a slightly different perspective.
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Box 57 Folder 104
Industrial Siding and Railroad Tracks
Scope and Contents
Same location as Exhibit U-3, from a slightly different perspective.
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Box 57 Folder 105
Atlantic Coast Line Unit 860 on Tracks Near Northern Avenue
Scope and Contents
FP7 Locomotive Hood Type
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Box 57 Folder 106
Industrial Siding
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Box 57 Folder 107
Evening Belt Engines Pulling Merchandise Out of Transfer House
Scope and Contents
View at Fair Street showing two engines looking for traffic on crossing. Southern Units 2063 & 2065. Both are an EMD GP-9.
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Box 58 Folder 61
Inman Yards Sign
Scope and Contents
At intersection of Marietta Road NW and Marietta Boulevard. Marietta Boulevard crosses over Inman Yards and L&N main lines at this point. Bridge is supported by two concrete pieces which cause trouble and dangerous blind spots.
Box 58 Folder 61
Box 58 Folder 62
Looking South from Marietta Road Bridge Near Howell Stock Yards
Scope and Contents
The view here is from Marietta Road Bridge looking south towards Jefferson Street grade crossing and Atlanta proper. The three tracks on the left are L&N, the three on the right are Southern. The four in the center are north and south main lines. The Jefferson Street crossing is heavily traveled.
Box 58 Folder 62
Box 58 Folder 63
View from Marietta Road Bridge Looking North Towards Howell Interlocking Plant
Scope and Contents
Another view from Marietta Road Bridge. Howell Tower can be seen in background (white building in upper center of photo), located in a triangle of Southern tracks and a loop of L&N and Seaboard tracks. L&N tracks on the right and Southern on the left. The Southern's main line is used from here south to the Terminal Station by the Seaboard Railway. This area is know as the Howell Interlocking Plant. There are eight sets of overhead signal plus many dwarf signals on the ground.
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Box 58 Folder 64
View from Between Seaboard and Southern Tracks Looking Southwest
Scope and Contents
This is where Seaboard comes in on the Southern from the right to go to and from Terminal Station and to Fair Street for interchange with the Central of Georgia. The two tracks on the left are passenger main lines from Greenville to Atlanta. This is still the Howell Interlocking Plant.
Box 58 Folder 64
Box 58 Folder 65
Howell Tower and Interlocking Plant
Scope and Contents
Howell Tower is white building at left. The small building on legs, seen over front of parked station wagon, houses a two-unit TV camera. It takes pictures on left side of Southern trains from the south and on the right side for trains from the east. Signal on right governs Seaboard crossing Southern. East bound Southern crosses L&N and Seaboard from camera at left to right behind small white building. Road crossing, building, numerous signals for three railroads, weeds poles and very heavy traffic at times.
Box 58 Folder 65
Box 58 Folder 66
Howell Stock Yard
Scope and Contents
View is from Birmont Street looking west. Shows the main freight lines and Greenville to Inman Yards and stock spur. The two main lines come together just beyond the highboard seen in center back ground.
Box 58 Folder 66
Box 58 Folder 67
Southern and L&N Crossover
Scope and Contents
L&N on right and Southern on left. Note trees, curves, buildings, weeds and numerous signals.
Box 58 Folder 67
Box 58 Folder 68
Looking Southwest towards L&N Crossover
Scope and Contents
Note signals behind stock cars, weeds, and curves. Signal indication over cars is used for track on the right, and may only be seen by the fireman.
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Box 58 Folder 69
Looking Southwest towards L&N Crossover
Scope and Contents
This photograph taken approximately 200 feet east of Exhibit U-7. Two tracks o left are passenger main lines. The two tracks on right are freight main lines to Inman.
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Box 58 Folder 70
Looking Southwest towards L&N Crossover
Scope and Contents
Taken next to cars pictured in Exhibit U-8. Note cars obstructing signal. Hazardous public crossing, pedestrian travel heavy here, also cattle trucks. Very sharp curves.
Box 58 Folder 70
Box 58 Folder 71
Looking North Toward Stock Cars Stored By Passenger Main Line
Scope and Contents
Picture taken looking north towards the stock cars beside the passenger line. The tracks on the right are used by Southern and L&N jointly to work the White Provisions Company.
Box 58 Folder 71
Box 58 Folder 72
Looking Southwest Towards L&N Crossing
Scope and Contents
Facing in opposite direction fro Exhibit U-10. L&N connector line goes across the grade crossing. This street is used by large trucks. Note debris, close clearance, and cattle loading platform.
Box 58 Folder 72
Box 58 Folder 73
South End of Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
View is from Marietta Boulevard Bridge looking south. L&N main lines to the left on the bank. Southern main line north on right. Notes curves. Retarders on yard tracks on account of the high percentage grade when entering from south.
Box 58 Folder 73
Box 58 Folder 74
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
Scope and Contents
Six unit freight pulling in from the east. The engineer's side is on the right of the picture. Note curvatures, car crossings, high banks. The fireman has a line of sight, the engineer does not.
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Box 58 Folder 75
Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
Note echo-machine and carmen waiting for train to pull by.
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Box 58 Folder 76
Looking South from Marietta Road Bridge
Scope and Contents
Note Marietta Boulevard Bridge over yard at extreme right-top of photograph. Southern Hump Engine No. 2204
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Box 58 Folder 77
Recieving Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Boulevard Bridge. The track at the extreme left on the bank is the north and south main line and the next track to the right is the No. 1 thoroughfare. The lead on extreme right is the No. 3 thoroughfare. Note the curves and crossing on all tracks, which are used by carmen riding echo-machines (rail inspection machinery). The Marietta Road Bridge is in the far background of photograph.
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Box 58 Folder 78
Looking South from Marietta Boulevard Bridge at Recieving Yard
Scope and Contents
The track at the extreme left on the bank is the north and south main line and the next track to the right is the No. 1 thoroughfare. The lead on extreme right is the No. 3 thoroughfare. Note the curves and crossing on all tracks, which are used by carmen riding echo-machines (rail inspection machinery). The Marietta Road Bridge is in the far background of photograph.
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Box 58 Folder 79
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
Scope and Contents
Man in between cars on right just behind this man is an echo-machine parked between tracks. Close up of view in exhibit U-15.
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Box 58 Folder 80
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
Scope and Contents
Man on echo machines between tracks also one at right bottom. Six unit freight pulling in from the east. The engineer's side is on the right of the picture. Note curvatures, car crossings, high banks. The fireman has a line of sight, the engineer does not.
Box 58 Folder 80
Box 58 Folder 81
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
Scope and Contents
The man on the left is bleeding air and the inspector on the right on echo-machine is inspecting box car for classification. Another picture taken from the Marietta Bridge.
Box 58 Folder 81
Box 58 Folder 82
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
Scope and Contents
Six unit freight pulling in from the east. The engineer's side is on the right of the picture. Note curvatures, car crossings, high banks. The fireman has a line of sight, the engineer does not.
Box 58 Folder 82
Box 58 Folder 83
Looking South from Marietta Road Bridge At Forwarding and Receiving Yards
Scope and Contents
The main line tracks are at the extreme right. The tracks adjacent to the main line are the forwarding tracks. This is the south end of the forwarding yard. The receiving yard is on the left.
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Box 58 Folder 84
Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Road bridge looking north. The main line is on the extreme left. Forwarding yard is to the right of the main line in the center of the picture. Nos. 1 and 2 thoroughfares are up on the bank. The receiving yard is to the right of the bank. Note the curve to the left of the forwarding yard tracks. The tracks curve back and forth before reaching the north end of the yard. many workmen are busy in this yard at all times. The electronically operated hump is about 30 car lengths beyond the end of the cars at right of picture.
Box 58 Folder 84
Box 58 Folder 85
View from Perry Boulevard Near Northwest Portion of Yard
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken from the northwest side of Inman Yard looking over Perry Boulevard. Looking south east on the right is north main line passing around Forwarding Yard. In the center and left is the south end of the classification yard. The main tower is located at the crest of the hump. This is headquarters for the Inman Yards.
Box 58 Folder 85
Box 58 Folder 86
View from Perry Boulevard Near Northwest Portion of Yard
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken from the northwest side of Inman Yard looking over Perry Boulevard. Looking south east on the right is north main line passing around Forwarding Yard. In the center and left is the south end of the classification yard. The main tower is located at the crest of the hump. This is headquarters for the Inman Yards.
Box 58 Folder 86
Box 58 Folder 87
View from Perry Boulevard Near North End of Forwarding and Classification Yards
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken just to the left of U-18. The tank cars and wood-racks cars in the center of the picture are in the local yard. Cars in the L&N yard can be seen behind the trees in the left center background. A Classification Yard Engine is shoving cars just to the right of the building in the left center of the picture. Building on left is Car Inspector's office, washroom, and locker room.
Box 58 Folder 87
Box 58 Folder 88
View of Classification and Forwarding Yard Looking South
Scope and Contents
Local Yard on left. Note 2 unit yard engine (Southern Unit 2039) shoving into Forwarding Yard.
Box 58 Folder 88
Box 58 Folder 89
View of Classification and Forwarding Yard Looking South
Scope and Contents
Local Yard on left. Note 2 unit yard engine (Southern Unit 2039) shoving into Forwarding Yard. White building in right of picture holds the car inspector's office, washroom, and locker room for employees.
Box 58 Folder 89
Box 58 Folder 90
Looking South: Forwarding Yard on Right, Classification Yard on Left
Scope and Contents
There are 16 tracks on right, 65 on the left, plus the storage track just to the right of the engine (Southern Unit 2039). Two engines are constantly working here, pulling cars from classification yard and shoving them into the forwarding yard, plus other engines making special moves. All trains leaving this yard are built in blocks in order to expedite setting off cars at their destination. Note the reverse curve of all of these tracks.
Box 58 Folder 90
Box 58 Folder 91
View of the North End of Classification Yard Looking South
Scope and Contents
Engineer is always on the right side. Note the many curves of the tracks. Retarders on this end of the classification yard are supposed to stop the cars as they roll down from the hump, but this does not always happen.
Box 58 Folder 91
Box 58 Folder 92
Southern Classification Yard Engine 6224 and Slug
Scope and Contents
Engine is pulling out of Classification Yard. Just to left of engine, two workmen can be sitting by a panel board.All switches from this point north are controlled by this panel board by the conductor on each crew.
Box 58 Folder 92
Box 58 Folder 93
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
At north end of pull out tracks and local yard switching lead. Photograph is looking south. A classification engine can be seen pulling back on one of the pull-back tracks (top center of photograph). The freight train in the left background is going in on inbound freight lead. The track to the right of the freight train is the outbound local lead for north and west local. The track on the extreme right bottom is the north main line. The adjacent track is the outbound freight lead. On the high fill in the center is is the north end of the two pull-back tracks and local yard work lead. These three tracks come come together just before they reach the end of the fill. The marks on the left side of the fill were made by a runaway cut of cars that left the receiving yard and came around the east side of the classification yard and out of the pull-back track.
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Box 58 Folder 94
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
Photograph is looking south. Same location as exhibit U-24 from slightly different perspective. Note the difference in track elevation.
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Box 58 Folder 95
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
View of the other side of the pull-back tracks on high fill.
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Box 58 Folder 96
Looking North from Hollywood Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
Scope and Contents
Tracks from left to right: northbound main; outbound freight; outbound local; inbound freight. Note numerous signals on ground, posts, and cantilevers.
Box 58 Folder 96
Box 58 Folder 97
Close Up View Looking South at Northern Avenue Underpass
Scope and Contents
Guard rails at left are for Northern Avenue Underpass. Tracks crossing Marietta Street at left are L&N. Heavy traffic including both automobiles and pedestrian. Large number of pedestrians cross tracks here. Note curves of main lines.
Box 58 Folder 97
Box 58 Folder 98
Close Up View Looking South at Northern Avenue Underpass
Scope and Contents
Guard rails at left are for Northern Avenue Underpass. Tracks crossing Marietta Street at left are L&N. Heavy traffic including both automobiles and pedestrian. Large number of pedestrians cross tracks here. Note curves of main lines.
Box 58 Folder 98
Box 58 Folder 99
L&N Industrial Tracks Looking South
Scope and Contents
First track to the left goes to across Marietta Street to Randall Brothers. The next track goes across the street to Coca-Cola Company. This is a very busy street. Note the close clearance of the R.S. Armstrong building in the immediate left of the photograph.
Box 58 Folder 99
Box 58 Folder 100
L&N Industrial Tracks Looking North
Scope and Contents
Opposite view from exhibit U-26. L&N industrial tracks are on the right and L&N and Southern main lines are in the center. The Southern's coach yard and wheel pit is on the left. The switching leads pass around each side of the wheel pit. Note sharp curve of all tracks, many blind spots, and the overhead cranes.
Box 58 Folder 100
Box 58 Folder 101
L&N Main Line Looking North
Scope and Contents
Cars are going north on L&N northbound main line. Note curves to left. Next signal board going north is obstructed by building in background with water tank on top and the next building north of that.
Box 58 Folder 101
Box 58 Folder 102
L&N Industrial Tracks Looking North
Scope and Contents
Close up of tracks shown in exhibit U-27.
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Box 58 Folder 103
Looking North over the North Yards
Scope and Contents
Coach yard U goes around Southern Bondage Warehouse at the left. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic around these buildings is very heavy.
Box 58 Folder 103
Box 58 Folder 104
Terminal Station Unit 2243 Shoving Cars Around U to Coach Yard
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Box 58 Folder 105
North Avenue Coach Yard
Scope and Contents
Looking south from the front of the coach yard office. Cars on the right are on U track which passes through a car washer to the left around the south end of the yard behind the buildings to the crossings seen in exhibit U-29. All Southern passenger trains leaving Atlanta are repaired, cleaned, and made ready in this yard. Note the crossing in the center. All cars must be shoved over this crossing when building trains. It is used to carry supplies for the cars on the various tracks.
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Box 58 Folder 106
Coach Yard Engine Southern Unit 2241
Scope and Contents
All tracks lead off lead on fireman's side. Engine shown coupling to passenger car equipment, preparing to switch it.
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Box 58 Folder 107
Looking North from East Side to Tracks Leading into Terminal Station
Scope and Contents
Switchmen are on south end of cars being shoved into Terminal Station.
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Box 58 Folder 108
View of Passenger Train Switching at Terminal Station
Scope and Contents
Fireman looking out door for signals.
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Box 58 Folder 109
Close Up of Switch Engine Working Northern End at Terminal Station
Scope and Contents
Fireman looking out door for signals.
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Box 58 Folder 110
View of Switching at Terminal Station
Scope and Contents
Now looking South. Southern Unit 2243.
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Box 58 Folder 111
Express Tractors and Wagons Crossing Tracks
Scope and Contents
Express crossing over the Southern railway tracks at the Terminal Station. The express truck in the center of the photograph must cross over two main lines and 21 other tracks before reaching the east side of the station.
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Box 58 Folder 112
Express Service Buildings, Night Shot
Scope and Contents
Looking north at express service being transferred across tracks 1 and 2 the north end of the Terminal Station.
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Box 58 Folder 113
Express Service Buildings, Night Shot
Scope and Contents
Looking north at express service being transferred across tracks 1 and 2 the north end of the Terminal Station.
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Box 58 Folder 114
West Side of Mail Cars in Mail Track
Scope and Contents
Looking north towards terminal station. Mail cars are beside a busy track. Note bridge pier in left upper half of corner. In background and above mail cars is the Mitchell Street Bridge
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Box 58 Folder 115
South Mail Track Loading Dock
Scope and Contents
With wagons backed up to cars; crowded conditions here; many workmen at all times
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Box 58 Folder 116
South Mail Track Loading Dock
Scope and Contents
Posts obstruct view. Dangerous switching point. To ounload mail, the hand-trucks are backed up against the cars, with men in both the hand-trucks and the freight cars.
Box 58 Folder 116
Box 58 Folder 117
Looking North Under Peters Street Viaduct Towards Madison Avenue Transfer House
Scope and Contents
Track leading to right makes a sharp curve to the right and then back to the left. Combined with close clearances, bridge columns, and viaduct supports, this means signals must be passed on both sides of the engine.
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Box 58 Folder 118
Looking North from Fair Street
Scope and Contents
Fair Street crosses over 14 tracks here: 10 Southern and 4 Central of Georgia. Heavy traffic at all times with many pedestrians.
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Box 58 Folder 119
Looking North from Castleberry Street
Scope and Contents
Looking north toward the Terminal Station. The track leading to the right is the crossover from the Southern main line to Madison Avenue Transfer House.
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Box 58 Folder 120
Evening Belt Engines Pulling Merchandise Out of Transfer House
Scope and Contents
View at Fair Street showing two engines looking for traffic on crossing. Southern Units 2063 & 2065. Both are an EMD GP-9.
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Box 58 Folder 121
Evening Belt Engines Pulling Out of Madison Avenue Transfer House
Scope and Contents
Engineer looking back for signal. Engine is on the crossing over Castleberry Street. Southern Units 2063 & 2065. Both are an EMD GP-9.
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Box 58 Folder 122
Industrial Track Crossing Haynes Street at Aristocrat Ice Cream Co
Scope and Contents
Southern railway industrial track in downtown Atlanta. Lighted building on the right is Aristocrat Ice Cream Co. Street crossing tracks in middle of photograph has a blind approach because of surrounding buildings.
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Box 58 Folder 123
Looking South Towards Fair Street and Swift Packing Company
Scope and Contents
Fair Street crosses tracks out from between the two buildings on the right. Total blind spot. Very steep grade coming up to this crossing. Vehicles and pedestrians are practically on track at right before they can be seen from an engine.
Box 58 Folder 123
Box 58 Folder 124
Looking North from Fair Street Toward Castleberry Street
Scope and Contents
Engine (SOU Unit 2056) has just crossed Castleberry St. and is going south towards Swifts & Hamel on south side of Fair Street. Note weeds and debris There is a track between engine and the wall on the left.
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Box 58 Folder 125
Engine at North Side of Fair Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
Note trash barrel between wall and track. This is on fire at various times and the smoke blurs signals and makes a fire hazard.
Box 58 Folder 125
Box 58 Folder 126
Looking North on McDonough Street Bridge
Scope and Contents
Site of old Roseland Depot in right background of photograph (building with colonnades along its platform). The Chevrolet plant is about three blocks south of this bridge. The track on the left s an industrial track. The next track to the right is the new third main line being put in to expedite main line traffic for the Chevrolet plant. Note the roadway machine working on this track in the background, and the one working on the new Chevrolet plant lead in the center of the photo. The two center tracks are Southern No. 1 and 2 tracks going south from Atlanta to Macon. Machine on track is on new Chevrolet plant lead.
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Box 58 Folder 127
Northwest Side of Chevrolet Plant
Scope and Contents
This is an overall view of the Chevrolet Plant. The industrial tracks are all in the foreground, the main lines just beyond the fence and the plant lead is beyond the main line. All tracks on this plant lead off the lead in a sharp curve. This makes it necessary to have a fireman on the engine to relay signals to the engineer, plus four men on the ground instead of the usual three.
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Box 58 Folder 128
View of the Chevrolet Plant
Scope and Contents
High voltage lines go there this area here. Shows the unloading point for oil, paint thinner, and other materials.
Box 58 Folder 128
Box 58 Folder 129
Trailers for Sale by Southern Railway
Scope and Contents
These were formerly used by Maintenance of Way workers. There are over 200 of them.
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Box 58 Folder 130
Grade Crossing at Ashby Street
Scope and Contents
Shows the Atlantic Coast line at the Ashby Street crossing, looking east. The main lines are on the right and the industrial tracks are on the left. (Ashby Street is now Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW).
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Box 58 Folder 131
Looking West from Ashby Street Crossing Toward Jefferson Street
Scope and Contents
Atlantic Coast line. Note curves, debris, grass, and buildings blocking line of sight.
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Box 58 Folder 132
Looking East from Central Avenue Bridge at Central of Georgia Tracks
Scope and Contents
Looking towards Washington Street Bridge. Note "S" curve of tracks, close clearances, and overhead bridges.
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Box 58 Folder 133
Central of Georgia's Grade Crossing Under Union Station
Scope and Contents
Note the close clearance of the columns on the right, the mail truck approaching the crossing, and the curvature of the track. These tracks go through an area like this for approximately half a mile. Buildings and street are overhead, so it is always dark, even in the daytime.
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Box 58 Folder 134
Looking Southsast On Belt Line at Industry Across Monroe Drive
Scope and Contents
Note trees, poles, and weeds obscuring tracks. Heavy traffic here.
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Box 58 Folder 135
Looking South Off Highland Avenue Toward Belt Line
Scope and Contents
Shows industrial area off Highland Avenue serviced by the Belt Line of the Southern Railway. Note the close clearance between cars, posts, and stacks of brick. Many men and vehicles are moving around in this area.
Box 58 Folder 135
Box 58 Folder 136
Looking South from Highland Avenue Bridge at Belt Line
Scope and Contents
Engine is going towards Irwin Street crossing. Note curves, trees, buildings, and debris on tracks. The Belt Line services 35 industries during the day, an about the same number at night. This Belt Line runs from the east main line at Armour yard approximately 5 miles to the Decatur Street yard which joins the Atlanta Joint Terminal Yard. From Armour to Decatur, it is uphill all the way and made up of numerous curves like the ones seen in this photograph. It requires a five man crew to do the job safely.
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Box 58 Folder 137
Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This crossing is heavily traveled by pedestrians and vehicles. Note the curve in the track as it approaches the crossing. Close clearance from fences, trees, and bushes. Very steep grade.
Box 58 Folder 137
Box 58 Folder 138
Southern Belt Line track at Airline Street Looking North
Scope and Contents
The Belt Line tracks are on the right and the industrial tracks on the left. Irwin Street crossing is two blocks north of the Edgewood Viaduct seen in the top right of photograph. Note curvature of tracks, support columns, and the crossing.
Box 58 Folder 138
Box 58 Folder 139
Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
Scope and Contents
This is one of the main streets between Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia. There is heavy traffic at all times. This crossing is only about 300 feet south of of the crossing shown in exhibit U-48. It is used extensively while switching warehouses below the Edgewood Avenue viaduct. Signals are hard to see here due to the curvature of the tracks.
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Box 58 Folder 140
Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
Scope and Contents
L&N main lines are in the left-center of photograph. The double unit in the center is on the outbound thoroughfare used by yard engines coming from the L&N and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad yard. The track leading off to the right goes into the L&N yard. At the extreme left top is the receiving yard at Inman Yards. Note the curvature of the tracks and the steep down grade into the L&N yards.
Box 58 Folder 140
Box 58 Folder 141
Looking to South End of L&N Receiving Yard
Scope and Contents
Where all foreign deliveries are made. Track on extreme right is Atlantic Coat Line's outbound freigth lead leaving the L&N yard. Note curves, poles, weeds, and debris on tracks.
Box 58 Folder 141
Box 58 Folder 142
Looking to South End of L&N Receiving Yard
Scope and Contents
Where all foreign deliveries are made. Track on extreme right is Atlantic Coat Line's outbound freigth lead leaving the L&N yard. Note curves, poles, weeds, and debris on tracks.
Box 58 Folder 142
Box 58 Folder 143
Looking South from Marietta Boulevard Bridge Across L&N Receiving and Outbound Yard
Scope and Contents
L&N main lines to extreme right of photograph. The four right hand tracks adjacent to the main lines are forwarding tracks. Tracks on either side of coal train at left are receiving tracks. Note curves, grades, poles, and debris on tracks.
Box 58 Folder 143
Box 58 Folder 144
Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge Across L&N Yard
Scope and Contents
Receiving tracks on right on either side of coal train. The four forwarding are on the left, and the L&N main lines are on the extreme left hand side of photograph. Note curves and high banks. Workmen on tractor in center left of photograph.
Box 58 Folder 144
Box 58 Folder 145
Looking South from Marietta Street Bridge at the L&N Yard and Shops
Scope and Contents
The receiving track is on the right. the car repair tracks are by the coal chute at the right center. The engine shop is at the left center. Note curvature of tracks, blind spots, and close clearances.
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Box 60 Folder 35
Railroad Employees in Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
(See exhibit U-23)
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Box 63 Folder 167
Recieving Yard
Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Boulevard Bridge. The track at the extreme left on the bank is the north and south main line and the next track to the right is the No. 1 thoroughfare. The lead on extreme right is the No. 3 thoroughfare. Note the curves and crossing on all tracks, which are used by carmen riding echo-machines (rail inspection machinery). The Marietta Road Bridge is in the far background of photograph.
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Box 63 Folder 170
Freight Cars and Passenger Cars
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Series XXV: Southern Pacific Railroad: Los Angeles SoPac Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Southern Pacific's facilities in Los Angeles, California. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 99, are referred to by the letters BB, and were taken by B.J. Mahoney. There is no extant testimony for these photographs, but there are hand written notes describing their contents. The Southern Pacific was a class I railroad in the western United States. It covered a vast territory, with lines stretching from New Orleans through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona to Los Angeles; from Los Angeles up the West Coast through San Francisco and Sacramento to Portland, Oregon; from Chicago through St. Louis to Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas; and from San Francisco through Nevada to Ogden, Utah. The Sunset Route, between New Orleans and Los Angeles, went through El Paso, Tucson and Phoenix, with a branch line heading south into Mexico at Nogales. The photographs in this series document the SP facilities in Los Angeles and a small portion of the surrounding city.
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Looking South in the "C" Yard of the Southern Pacific Yards, SP Units No. 5239 and 1408
Scope and Contents
Picture shows relatively few cars for this yard and only two engines. Generally there are several engines working in this area and requires a lookout on both sides to assure safety.
Box 63 Folder 121
Box 63 Folder 122
View of the "C" Yard of the Southern Pacific Yards Looking South
Scope and Contents
The tracks in the forefront converge to a puzzle and cars and engines can be expected to move in either direction at any time.
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Box 63 Folder 123
View of East Leg of Wye Heading Out on Alameda Street
Scope and Contents
Heavy vehicular traffic and several crossings make this location hazardous at E. 27th Street.
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Box 63 Folder 124
East Leg of Wye at Butte Street
Scope and Contents
Showing tracks leading into industries the curvature of which require the use of fireman.
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Box 63 Folder 125
View of 8th Street Yard
Scope and Contents
Extreme curves and short clearance in this yard. Safety of all employees requires the use of fireman. SP Unit 1016
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Box 63 Folder 126
Looking Across the Top of the "C" Yard
Scope and Contents
Heavy movements of several engines in this vicinity & many employees working here. SP Unit #5270
Box 63 Folder 126
Box 63 Folder 127
Looking North Over the Southern Pacific "B" Yard
Scope and Contents
Many cross-overs and leads and impaired vision. Movements can be expected at any time in either direction.
Box 63 Folder 127
Box 63 Folder 128
Top End of the "C" Yard at Los Angeles
Scope and Contents
Looking North to the "B" Yard. Leads and cross-overs make this location hazardous.
Box 63 Folder 128
Box 63 Folder 129
Looking South from the Lower End of "A" Yard
Scope and Contents
Showing portion of hump yard and "B" yard leads. Heavy switching performed in this area.
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Box 63 Folder 130
Looking South into the "B" Yard as Engine is Moving Over Hump
Scope and Contents
Cars not rolling into clear sometimes create hazard.
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Box 63 Folder 131
Looking North into the Lower End of "C" Yard
Scope and Contents
Where main line enters yard. Many leads and crossovers in this area.
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Box 63 Folder 132
View of Interlocking Plant of the L.A. U.P.T
Scope and Contents
Many terminal employees and motor cars handling freight and mail require vigilant look out.
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Box 63 Folder 133
View of Signals and Tracks of the L.A. U.PT
Scope and Contents
Movements of engines controlled by signal indication requiring use of fireman to observe signals.
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Box 63 Folder 134
Looking North from the Lower End of "A" Yard
Scope and Contents
Impaired clearance and vision due to curvature. Entire yard is on grade.
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Box 63 Folder 135
View of Main Line Entering Los Angeles' Southern Pacific Terminal and Piggy Back Yard
Scope and Contents
Extreme curves and grade plus multiple movements require constant lookout.
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Box 63 Folder 136
View of Southern Pacific's Butte Street Yard
Scope and Contents
To the left of picture is Pacific Electric Yard and movements in all directions by either carrier can be expected at any time.
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Box 63 Folder 137
Overlooking "B" Yard at Los Angeles from Top of Hump Yard
Scope and Contents
Many curves and leads in this area with several engines working here although not shown in picture require vigilant lookout.
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Box 63 Folder 138
Looking North from Top End of Cornfield into Lower End of Bull Ring of Southern Pacific Yards
Scope and Contents
Entire yard on grade has created hazard of runaway cars requiring constant vigilance.
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Box 63 Folder 139
View of Lower End of Cornfield of Southern Pacific Yards
Scope and Contents
Employees clean commodity cars at this location and are in and around cars requiring constant lookout.
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Box 63 Folder 140
View of Southern Pacific's Coach Yard
Scope and Contents
Many non-operating employees in this area; impaired vision due to extreme curves.
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Box 63 Folder 141
View of Pacific Electric Yard
Scope and Contents
21 Point of interchange with Southern Pacific Company.
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Box 63 Folder 142
View of Main Line Entering Los Angeles Southern Pacific Terminal & Piggy Back Yard
Scope and Contents
Extreme curves and grade plus multiple movements require constant lookout.
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Series XXVI: Southern Pacific Railroad: Western Division, West Oakland Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Southern Pacific's facilities in Oakland, California. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 25, are referred to by the letter R in testimony, and were taken by R. Vawter. Mr. Vawter was employed in engine service on the Western Division of the Southern Pacific Company, Pacific Lines, in the yards in Oakland, California. The West Oakland Yards were more than 30 miles long, and served the entire East Bay of the San Francisco metropolitan area. The Southern Pacific was a class I railroad in the western United States. It covered a vast territory, with lines stretching from New Orleans through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona to Los Angeles; from Los Angeles up the West Coast through San Francisco and Sacramento to Portland, Oregon; from Chicago through St. Louis to Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas; and from San Francisco through Nevada to Ogden, Utah. The Sunset Route, between New Orleans and Los Angeles, went through El Paso, Tucson and Phoenix, with a branch line heading south into Mexico at Nogales. The photographs in this series document the SP facilities in Oakland as well as the industries it served and portions of downtown Oakland, California including the Fruitvale Cannery station, now a commuter station on the BART system.
Box 54 Folder 87
Looking East Toward West Oakland Diesel Shop
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the West Oakland Diesel Shop. All switches in view are of variable type. Engines are allowed to be either headed or backed out of these tracks. Note sanding and fueling devices at sides and above. Due to clearance and type of switches a safe move there necessitates a man on each side of locomotive cab.
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Box 54 Folder 88
View of Engineer on Locomotive Working Forward
1960
Scope and Contents
Engineer would not be able to see trucks parked on tracks or tractor in foul of tracks. The prints in this in this group (R2a-R2d) were all taken around the mail loading installation in the coach yard at West Oakland, CA.
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Box 54 Folder 89
Men and Equipment Cars Foul Tracks in This Area
1960
Scope and Contents
The photos in this group (R2a-R2d) were taken around the mail loading installation in the coach Yard at West Oakland, CA.
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Box 54 Folder 90
Trucks and Equipment are Left Unattended in and Near Tracks in This Area
1960
Scope and Contents
The photos in this group (R2a-R2d) were taken around the mail loading installation in the coach Yard at West Oakland, CA.
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Box 54 Folder 91
More Unattended Equipment Left on Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Unprotected, other than vigilance of engine and switch crews. The photos in this group (R2a- R2d) were taken around the mail loading installation in the coach yard at West Oakland, CA.
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Box 54 Folder 92
Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Laborer working near tracks, no protection afforded. Equipment in foul on opposite side of track. An Engine moving on this track would need a pair of eyes on both sides of locomotive cab.
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Box 54 Folder 93
Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows that men and equipment are working in and about these cars, and any movement may mean life or limb to them, so that a safe move here requires a close watch from both sides of a locomotive at all times. (like R-4A)
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Box 54 Folder 94
Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the West Oakland coach yard as shows various maintenance work being carried on. Shows that men and equipment are working in and about these cars, and any movement may mean life or limb to them, so that a safe move here requires a close watch from both sides of a locomotive at all times.
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Box 54 Folder 95
Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the West Oakland coach yard as shows various maintenance work being carried on. Shows that men and equipment are working in and about these cars, and any movement may mean life or limb to them, so that a safe move here requires a close watch from both sides of a locomotive at all times.
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Box 54 Folder 96
Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows that men and equipment are working in and about these cars, and any movement may mean life or limb to them, so that a safe move here requires a close watch from both sides of a locomotive at all times.
Box 54 Folder 96
Box 54 Folder 97
Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken in the West Oakland coach yard as shows various maintenance work being carried on. Shows that men and equipment are working in and about these cars, and any movement may mean life or limb to them, so that a safe move here requires a close watch from both sides of a locomotive at all times.
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Box 54 Folder 98
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
Was taken at the east end of the coach at West Oakland. All switches in this area of variable type. Note that engineer is blind on left side of engine, as to any movement that may be taking place on that side. Also note in this picture, an engine moving towards the switch with visible V, the engine could not see the engine approaching from the opposite direction. He must depend on the man on the left side of the cab in both cases. SP Unit 1002.
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Box 54 Folder 99
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
All switches in this area of variable type. Note that engineer is blind on left side of engine, as to any movement that may be taking place on that side. Also note in this picture, an engine moving towards the switch with visible V, the engine could not see the engine approaching from the opposite direction. He must depend on the man on the left side of the cab in both cases. (like R-5)
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Box 54 Folder 100
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
All switches in this area of variable type. Note that engineer is blind on left side of engine, as to any movement that may be taking place on that side. Also note in this picture, an engine moving towards the switch with visible V, the engine could not see the engine approaching from the opposite direction. He must depend on the man on the left side of the cab in both cases. (like R-5)
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Box 54 Folder 101
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
1960
Scope and Contents
All switches in this area of variable type. Note that engineer is blind on left side of engine, as to any movement that may be taking place on that side. Also note in this picture, an engine moving towards the switch with visible V, the engine could not see the engine approaching from the opposite direction. He must depend on the man on the left side of the cab in both cases. (like R-5)
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Box 54 Folder 102
West Oakland Yard, Elmhurst Main Line Track
1960
Scope and Contents
Was taken in the West Oakland yard and shows an engine and cars entering the westbound Elmhurst main line track. Movement on these track is governed by automatic block signal preceding the one visible in picture so that a movement could be made on this track even though preceding signal had been in stop position. View of any such movement could not be seen from engineers side of cab in locomotive shown in picture.
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Box 54 Folder 103
Photo Taken from Adline Street Overpass, Looking West at West Oakland Yard Proper
1960
Scope and Contents
View of the Southern Pacific West Oakland Yard. Note the complex lay out of tracks, crossovers, curvature of tracks. So that switching movements here in necessitate a close look out from both sides of a switch locomotive at all times. (Bay Bridge and Treasure Island in background).
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Box 54 Folder 104
Photo Taken from Adline Street Overpass, Looking West at West Oakland Yard Proper
1960
Scope and Contents
Note the complex lay out of tracks, crossovers, curvature of tracks. So that switching movements here in necessitate a close look out from both sides of a switch locomotive at all times. (Bay Bridge and Treasure Island in background). (like R-7)
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Box 54 Folder 105a
Switching at the Fruit Vale Cannery in West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the switching operation at the Fruitvale Cannery. Note sharp curvature of track into plant and movements in and out of this plant require continued movements over busy plant crossing in. Fruitvale Station in center background of picture.
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Box 54 Folder 105b
Switching at the Fruitvale Cannery in West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the switching operation at the Fruitvale Cannery. One man cannot be watching signals from switch crew and traffic on street crossing at the same time.
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Box 54 Folder 106
Engine Running Forward with Heavy Rock Cars Loaded
1960
Scope and Contents
Was taken at a location near 23rd Avenue in what is known as the East Oakland area; shows an industrial track coming from the Fruitvale area going towards 19th Avenue. For the aggregate plant shown, this track is down grade on a curve to the left; the auto in picture could not be seen for several feet from engineers side of cab.
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Box 54 Folder 107
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows he sharp curvature of the track into the American Can Company Plant.
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Box 54 Folder 108
Industrial Area and Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Unprotected street crossing that is obscured on both sides by buildings.
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Box 54 Folder 109
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Street crossing in Eneryville, another industrial area in Oakland.
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Box 54 Folder 110
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Showing congestion of auto traffic over tracks where switching movements must be made at all times every day. Note that many places involve curve of tracks so that to be safe both sides of engine must be protected. (like R-9e)
Box 54 Folder 110
Box 54 Folder 111
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Another street crossing in the Oakland area and the maze of traffic and traffic signals.
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Box 54 Folder 112
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Showing congestion of auto traffic over tracks where switching movements must be made at all times every day. Note that many places involve curve of tracks so that to be safe both sides of engine must be protected.
Box 54 Folder 112
Box 54 Folder 113
Approach to Blind Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
Locomotive comes out between buildings over a heavily used street, protected only by crossing sign. Engineer must be looking for signal from switch ground men. Group of pictures show how a movement is and industrial are of Oakland yard require a look out in both directions on both side of a locomotive at all time.
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Box 54 Folder 114
Switching Movement in an Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the same switch looking in the opposite direction and indicating the sharpness of the track. Requires a lookout in both directions on both sides of a locomotive at all times. Switch ground men should be in the picture.
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Box 54 Folder 115
Switching Movement in an Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Taken further on around the curve. Require a look out in both directions on both sides of a locomotive at all times. Switch ground man should be in pictures somewhere.
Box 54 Folder 115
Box 54 Folder 116
Spur in Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note sharp curvature of tracks and street crossing just around curve. Group of pictures (R-10a to R-10d) showing that a switching movement in an industrial are of Oakland yard. Industrial change of yard require a look out in both directions on both sides of a locomotive at all time.
Box 54 Folder 116
Box 54 Folder 117
Switching Movement in an Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance, require a look out in both directions and on both sides of the locomotive at all times.
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Box 54 Folder 118
Industrial Plants, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows various industrial ares serviced out of the west Oakland Yard was taken on the north side of the American Can Company. Note complexity of tracks of that no matter how engine is operated it requires a close lookout from both sides of engine to make switching movements without injury to life or property.
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Box 54 Folder 119
Industrial Plants, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows various industrial ares serviced out of the west Oakland Yard was taken on the north side of the American Can Company. Note complexity of tracks of that no matter how engine is operated it requires a close lookout from both sides of engine to make switching movements without injury to life or property.
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Box 54 Folder 120
Industrial Plants, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Note complexity of tracks of that no matter how engine is operated it requires a close lookout from both sides of engine to make switching movements without injury to life or property.
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Box 54 Folder 121
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows how automobiles and trucks park directly on the tracks making it necessary for the operating crews to keep a sharp lookout.
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Box 54 Folder 122
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shoving close clearance tracks of structured, curves so that movements into or out of by switching crews require close look out on both sides of engine.
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Box 54 Folder 123
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shoving close clearance tracks of structured, curves so that movements into or out of by switching crews require close look out on both sides of engine.
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Box 54 Folder 124
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides of the freight cars and it is essential to have lookouts on both sides of the train.
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Box 54 Folder 125
Maintenance of Way Crew
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows Maintenance of Way men working with gravel in and about several tracks. Such personnel are working in and about tracks all day and need look outs from both sides of the locomotives. Movement here would require an assurance by the engineer.
Box 54 Folder 125
Box 54 Folder 126
Movement Into Industrial Tracks in Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows another spur leading into an industry in the Oakland area. There is close clearance next to the building in the left center portion of the epicure and the track has extreme curvature.
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Box 54 Folder 127
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows other industrial tracks in the Oakland Yard area. Note the car in the center of the picture and in the background which has been left uncoupled and unattended in the middle of a switch and fouling tracks.
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Box 54 Folder 128
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Prints a. and b. show cars left in foul of tracks unattended. Complexity of tracks, curves, limited lines of sight.
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Box 54 Folder 129
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Prints C, D, and E: Show how debris is left in foul of tracks. So that any switching movements made in this area require a close look out from both sides of locomotive to insure safety to life & property.
Box 54 Folder 129
Box 54 Folder 130
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Prints C, D, and E: Show how debris is left in foul of tracks. So that any switching movements made in this area require a close look out from both sides of locomotive to insure safety to life & property.
Box 54 Folder 130
Box 54 Folder 131
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Prints C, D, and E: Show how debris is left in foul of tracks. So that any switching movements made in this area require a close look out from both sides of locomotive to insure safety to life & property.
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Box 54 Folder 132
Elmhurst Main Tracks and Departure Tracks from Homestead Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
West Oakland Yard crossing Western Pacific main track crossing Adeline street. Also crossing of Adeline Street is on a curve, so that traffic hazard require view from both sides of locomotive for safety.
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Box 54 Folder 133
West End of West Oakland Yard Looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
Depicts the extreme west end of the West Oakland Yard. The view is towards the east. This pictures shows complex layout of tracks, various crossovers, curvatures, Eaton Street crossing, and a number of switch engines working in this area.
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Box 54 Folder 134
Looking West at Big Water Tank, West Oakland Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
SP Unit 4636. Was taken in the same general area as the previous exhibit but facing in the opposite direction.
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Box 54 Folder 135
Looking West at Maintenance of Way Shop
1960
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Box 54 Folder 136
Looking West at Wash Rack
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows the Wash Rack in the West Oakland yard. This area has a very complex maze of tracks, crossovers and curvatures and all of the switches are of the variable type.
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Box 54 Folder 137
West End of Coach Yard
1960
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Box 54 Folder 138
Looking East at West Oakland Diesel Shop
1960
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #6022
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Box 54 Folder 139
Looking East at West Oakland Diesel Shop
1960
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #6022
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Box 54 Folder 140
Looking West From West Oakland Diesel Shop Departure Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #6022
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Box 54 Folder 141
West Oakland Yard, Looking East
1960
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #4636
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Box 54 Folder 142
Elmhurst Main Tracks and Departure Tracks from Homestead Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
West Oakland Yard crossing Western Pacific main track crossing Adeline street. Also crossing of Adeline Street is on a curve, so that traffic hazard require view from both sides of locomotive for safety. (Like Exhibit R-16)
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Box 55 Folder 144
Southern Pacific Railroad Caboose Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Tentative located in West Oakland Yards.
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Series XXVII: Southern Pacific Railroad: Pacific Division, El Paso Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Southern Pacific's facilities in El Paso, Texas. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 48, are referred to by the letter W in testimony, and were taken by Audry A. Harp. Mr. Harp was employed as a locomotive engineer by the Southern Pacific and was a member Lodge 617 of the BLF&E. The Southern Pacific was a class I railroad in the western United States. It covered a vast territory, with lines stretching from New Orleans through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona to Los Angeles; from Los Angeles up the West Coast through San Francisco and Sacramento to Portland, Oregon; from Chicago through St. Louis to Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas; and from San Francisco through Nevada to Ogden, Utah. The Sunset Route, between New Orleans and Los Angeles, went through El Paso, Tucson and Phoenix, with a branch line heading south into Mexico at Nogales. The photographs in this series document the SP facilities in El Paso. Of interest are the signs printed in both English and Spanish for the SP employees that are documented in this series. Also included in this series is a photograph of industry tracks to Darbyshire Steel Co., tentatively identified as located in El Paso, Texas.
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Southern Pacific Alfalfa Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture W-1 was taken in the Adair or Alfalfa yard looking west from the "Little Flower" grade crossing which is just off the bottom of the picture and not visible here. This is a heavily trafficked crossing as there is an extremely heavily populated residential area off to the right of the picture. Although this crossing is protected 24 hours a day by crossing flagman, as trains approach from either direction on the main track, while yard engines are also approaching on the tracks on the right, the flagman cannot be in a position to protect the crossing against all of the movements. Hence it is essential to have a lookout on both sides of each locomotive to help protect the public at the grade crossing. The fireman is also necessary to help observe the low switch targets which may be noted in the center and center background of the picture and also to protect against other train movements at the carious crossovers shows in the center of the picture. He is also essential to maintain a lookout on track curvatures such as the one in the right center portion of the picture. He is also essential to maintain a lookout on track curvatures such as the one in the right center portion of the picture. The track leads to various industries including Standard Oil Refinery and the Phelps Dodge Copper Company. In this picture, the mainline tracks are the two tracks in the left hand portion of the picture. The track coming in at the lower right hand corner of the picture and running up through the center background of the picture is a lead track and the two tracks which connect up with this track coming in at the center portion of this picture and running up through the center background of the picture is a lead track and the two tracks which connect up with this track coming in at the center portion of this picture and running off the right center portion of this picture are the tracks which connect to tracks 14 through 26. It is on these tracks that trains are made up and broken up. These tracks have reverse curvatures and when engines are working at the west end the view around the curve is visible only from the fireman's side. If the engines are working on the east end, the view from the curve is visible only from the fireman's side again.
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Box 63 Folder 68
Southern Pacific Alfalfa Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking northwest from the "Little Flower" public crossing and between the drill track and crossover to Texaco industrial lead also showing the Fort Bliss industrial track curving to the right. Yard engines using this curved track either shoving or pulling cars is headed in a Westward direction. Locomotives used in yard services are the hooded type diesel switchers or "Bob Tails."
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Box 63 Folder 69
Southern Pacific Alfalfa Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture W-2 was also taken in the Alfalfa yard but is looking eastward. In the immediate foreground is the "Little Flower" road crossing previously referred to. Inbound Texas and New Orleans (T. and N.O.) trains are yarded here and most of the Eastline westbound and Northline westbound trains depart from this yard. In the center of the picture you will notice a caboose which is standing on the westbound mainline, indicating that the train has proceeded into the yard against the current of traffic. Several tracks over from the caboose to the left you will notice a train made up with a carbody and keep type locomotive prepared to leave the yard and standing just in the clear of the switching lead track. When such trains move off the classification track onto and down the ladder track toward the grade crossing in the center of the picture, only the fireman would have a view of any other train movements approaching the ladder track from the right side of the train as you face the picture. Similarly, with switch engines headed west, the switch targets will be on the engineer's side and the switchmen will work and pass signals on the engineer's side. However, only the fireman on the left side of the engine will have a view of other train and yard movements to the east and further back in the picture and the fireman is therefore essential to maintain a lookout for any movements which might affect the train in that direction. In the lower left hand portion of the photograph is the crossover from the mainline into tracks 1 through 13. The engine which may be seen just below the tree and in back of the buildings in the left hand center portion of the photograph is on the lead connecting with tracks 14 through 26. You can readily see the curvature of these tracks. Even when the fireman is not taking signals, it is essential to have him aboard to maintain a lookout for other trains for other train movements and yard and switch-crew personnel who are moving on or about the tracks.
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Box 63 Folder 70
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards A, B, C, D, and E
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture W-3 shows the Southern Pacific's uptown yards A, B, C, D, and E. the camera was facing west when this picture was taken. To the right are the ice docks; further to the right and not seen here are the A and B yards. There is a track on either side of the docks, each of which holds about 100 cars. It is on these tracks that cars handling perishables are iced. A lookout must be maintained for me working in and about this area from both sides of the locomotive. These tracks also proceed through interlocking No. 47, the signal to which is displayed on the fireman's side and he must be there to observe it. Also cars roll out of the tracks and foul the lead from time and this condition is frequently observable only by the fireman. In addition, yard engines frequently work on the A and B yard leads at the same time. The cars in the center of the picture are the C yard classification tracks. It is on these tracks that trains are made up for departure. Tracks 17 through 28 all connect with one lead track and although switches are on the engineer's side, it is essential to have a fireman to maintain a lookout for the movement of other trains and yard engines and ground personnel. In the upper left hand portion of the picture are the D and E yard tracks and the rip tracks. The E yard lead track is curved and the crossover from E yard to D yard lead is observable from the fireman's side of the locomotive.
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Box 63 Folder 71
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
A-B-C-D and E Yards, which were explained in exhibit W-4. Picture portrays more of the D and E yards referred to in the previous photograph and shows more clearly some of the crossovers and track curvatures. Picture W-4 portrays more of the D and E yards referred to in the previous photograph and shows more clearly some of the crossovers and track curvatures.
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Box 63 Folder 72
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture W-5 portrays the El Paso A and B yards. On the upper left hand portion of the picture are East and West mainlines. Locomotive number 60 is on the westbound main track. To the right of the main lines are the A yard tracks and lead track. These are approximately in the center of the picture. Further to the right where the low-top cars are standing are the B yard tracks and B yard lead track. On the extreme right is the ice dock and the ice dock tracks. With yard engines facing the camera in this picture, the switch stands and ground crew are positioned on the engineer's side or right hand side of the locomotive. These switch points can be observed along the lead tracks of the A and B yards in the left center and center background portions of the picture. Signals are ordinarily passed here on the engineer's side. However, you will also note that the tracks all curve in from the lead in both the A and B yards from the fireman's side and only the fireman is in a position to see from the locomotive any movement of cars or other engines on other tracks that may be conflicting with his movement. In addition to keeping a lookout for cars rolling out or other movements from the classification tracks onto the ladder tracks in the A and B yards, the fireman is also essential to observe the interlocking signals. Although these interlocking signals are observable from both sides of the locomotive when the engine is far enough away from them, as the engine approaches, the engineer's view is cut off by the length of the hood of the locomotive or the cars ahead of the locomotive and only the fireman will be in a position to observe such signals.
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Box 63 Folder 73
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards, D and E Yard Leads
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture W-6 depicts the Uptown El Paso yards and the D and E leads. The D yard lead track is the straight track running up through the center of the picture into the center background where it intersects with track No. 31 under the viaduct. The row of box cars is standing on track 31. The E yard lead track is the track which runs off the right hand center portion of the picture just behind the small building in the lower right hand corner of the picture. This lead also crosses over the trackage in the center of the picture. There is a crossover there from the D yard lead and also crossovers with a track where the Texas and Pacific deliveries are made. Not particularly the sharp curvature in the E yard lead track and the "S" curvatures in what is sometimes used as a Texas & Pacific delivery track which is to the right of the D yard lead track and which is frequently used by yard engines to by-pass the E yard lead when it is occupied. The E yard lead track connects with a series of tracks that are used for repair track service and also to storage tracks for cars destined for industries in El Paso and Fort Bliss. There cars are stored and switched for transfer to the Santa Fe and various industries around the river area. When switching on the E yard lead fireman is essential to maintain a lookout because of the track curvature and the number of transfer and crossover movements in the area. Switching here is also dangerous because there are narrow clearances under viaduct in the center of picture where the tracks converge and the pillars from the overpass obstruct vision. With engineer busily engaged in taking signals from the ground crew in this locale, the fireman must be looking ahead for other train or yard movements in the area.
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Box 63 Folder 74
Southern Pacific El Paso Up Town Yards A-B-C and D and Yard Masters Tower Office
1960
Scope and Contents
The view overlooks the ice dock, which is in the right center portion of the picture, and the A and B yards which are to the left. Track 18 on the right of the ice dock. This track does not appear in this photograph but it does appear in the previous picture, W-7. Picture W-8 shows how the ice dock track on the left curves at the upper end in the center of the picture. This track, No. 17, is the track immediately to the left of the ice dock and at the center background of the picture. These tracks join together and further on beyond the overpass tracks 17 and 18 converge with track 16 in the B yard. Track 17 and 18 converge with track 16 in the B yard beyond the overpass. Looking east shows engine en route, coming through tower 47 to ice dock and yard master tower office.
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Box 63 Folder 75
Southern Pacific Uptown D and C Yards
1960
Scope and Contents
Picture W-7 shows the Southern Pacific El Paso uptown C and D yards. Engine No. 48 which is in center of the picture is on track No. 24 in C yard and approaching the C yard lead track which is straight track running up through the center of the picture. Towards the center background of the picture under the overpass, is a puzzle crossover which connects the C and D yards tracks together and into the D yard lead of tail track. These puzzle crossovers can be lined up in several directions: either across the tracks or up and down and because of the several directions in which the crossovers can be lined it is important to keep the under close observance. One of the duties of the fireman is to see that these switches are properly lined up. If they are not lined up and the engine proceeds through them, the crossover may be split or the engine derailed. If either of these events occur, delays in operation will follow. Note also here that the switch targets on the C yard lead track are on the engineer's side with respect to locomotive No. 48. These switch targets may be noted in the center of the picture running from the left bottom portion of the picture up through the center background. Although these targets are on the engineer's side, only the firemen on the left side of the locomotive, which would be your right as you look at the photograph, can observe other movements which may occur on other tracks in the C yard. The fact that the engineer's view of what is happening on the other side of the train is restricted is clear here; his view is obstructed not only by the hood of the locomotive, but also by the box cars ahead of it. The picture clearly shows the curvature of the track at the ice dock in the upper left hand portion of the picture. To the left of the ice dock and off the picture are the A and B yards.
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Southern Pacific Uptown Yards A, B, C, and D
1960
Scope and Contents
The view overlooks the ice dock, which is in the right center portion of the picture, and the A and B yards which are to the left. Track 18 on the right of the ice dock. This track does not appear in this photograph but it does appear in the previous picture, W-7. Picture W-8 shows how the ice dock track on the left curves at the upper end in the center of the picture. This track, No. 17, is the track immediately to the left of the ice dock and at the center background of the picture. These tracks join together and further on beyond the overpass tracks 17 and 18 converge with track 16 in the B yard. Track 17 and 18 converge with track 16 in the B yard beyond the overpass. Looking east shows engine en route, coming through tower 47 to ice dock and yard master tower office.
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Southern Pacific Uptown Yard
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking west off of Austin Street overpass. Main lines east and west to extreme right of photograph, where all passenger trains enter or leaves El Paso, as do most Northline Freight trains.
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Railroad Tracks Next to Darbyshire Steel Company Inc
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Series XXVIII: Southern Pacific Railroad: Brooklyn Yards (Portland, Oregon)
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Southern Pacific's facilities in Portland, Oregon. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 33, are referred to by the letter S in testimony, and were taken by H. Pippy. Mr. Pippy was employed as a locomotive engineer and fireman by the Southern Pacific and was a member of the BLF&E. The Southern Pacific was a class I railroad in the western United States. It covered a vast territory, with lines stretching from New Orleans through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona to Los Angeles; from Los Angeles up the West Coast through San Francisco and Sacramento to Portland, Oregon; from Chicago through St. Louis to Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas; and from San Francisco through Nevada to Ogden, Utah. The Sunset Route, between New Orleans and Los Angeles, went through El Paso, Tucson and Phoenix, with a branch line heading south into Mexico at Nogales. The photographs in this series document the SP's facilities in Portland, Oregon. This includes the Brooklyn Yards, a 110-acre site located between Southeast Powell Boulevard and Bybee Boulevard. This series also contains photographs of Portland industries, the Steel Bridge, and Portland Union Station.
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SP Yard Engine Making Movement Across Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Yard engine coupled to transfer moving eastward from Brooklyn Yards to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Portland Union Station. Right hand curve. Debris along right of way.
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View from Center of SP Brooklyn Yard
Scope and Contents
Looking east from Holgate Street viaduct. Inbound and outbound tracks on left; switching tracks in center. Tracks to right are part of main switching yard.
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View from Center of SP Brooklyn Yard
Scope and Contents
Looking west from Holgate Street viaduct.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This picture shows the west end of the SP Brooklyn Yard. Reverse curve continuing backwards and a sweeping left hand curve. The fireman must tell the engineer about close clearances, other yard engines in the vicinity, misplaced switches, and other workmen on and around the tracks. The fireman must also relay signals from yardmen and other yard crews.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This is another view of the west end the SP Brooklyn yard. The yard engine in the center of the picture is working on the main switching lead consisting of 9 ladder tracks curving to the left and 3 crossover tracks. Cars are shoved on these tracks from either end of the yard. The yard engine on the extreme right is on the main track.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
Five crossovers tracks, all on fireman's side.
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West End of Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Over which Union Pacific and Southern Pacific passenger and yard engines operate; also Spokane Portland and Seattle yard engines operate over these tracks to East Portland yard. Curvature of tracks. Impaired vision on fireman's side.
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SP Yard Engine Making Movement Across Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Yard engine and crew moving transfer across Steel Bridge from Brooklyn Yards to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Portland Union Station. Curve on fireman's side, both directions. Lumber piled near interlocking signals.
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Westward Transfer Movement Across Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Yard engines and crew moving transfer westward over Steel Bridge from Northern Pacific NP Terminal Co Yard (Union Station) to Brooklyn Yards. Curvature of tracks to the left on fireman's side. Fireman makes first observation of interlocking signal, located to right of crossing.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This picture is similar to Exhibit S-4 but it shows more clearly the shown curvature of the track on the right. P.M.J. loading and unloading docks. Extreme curvature to tracks on right (fireman's side). Note also the automobiles and truck trailers on the tracks.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This is another view of the west end of the Brooklyn Yard. The piggyback and other yard tracks have an extreme curve to the left.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
Piggyback and yard tracks. Right hand curves and impaired vision (on fireman's side).
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Approaching Portland Union Station, NP Terminal Company Yards
Scope and Contents
Yard engines and crew moving transfer from Brooklyn Yards to Northern Pacific Terminal Co yards, Union Station. Heading eastward. Union Station clock tower.
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Westward Transfer Movement Across Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Yard engines and crew moving transfer westward over Steel Bridge from Northern Pacific NP Terminal Co Yard (Union Station) to Brooklyn Yards. Curvature of tracks to the left on fireman's side. Fireman makes first observation of interlocking signal, located to right of crossing.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This picture is similar to Exhibit S-4 but it shows more clearly the shown curvature of the track on the right. P.M.J. loading and unloading docks. Extreme curvature to tracks on right (fireman's side). Note also the automobiles and truck trailers on the tracks.
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Train Heading Eastward Towards Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Same transfer movement shown in Exhibit S-8. Transfer movement from Union Station to Brooklyn Yards across Steel Bridge. Southern Pacific east and westbound main tracks on right by white shack. Union Pacific main tracks on left. Curvature of tracks and interlocking signals on fireman's side, both east and westbound. Operating SD 9 locomotives.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
Scope and Contents
Place where single main line track on left ends. The tracks are, from right to left, the Main, the Old Main, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, the East Lead, and the main switching lead. Almost all these tracks have "S" curves.
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East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
Scope and Contents
Southern Pacific main tracks to extreme left of the small buildings on the left. Union Pacific main tracks to and from eastern Oregon are in the foreground and the Union Pacific back track is to the extreme right. Movement over all tracks at this point are controlled by interlocking signals. Curvature of tracks and impaired vision.
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Center of SP Brooklyn Yard
Scope and Contents
This picture was taken near the center of the Brooklyn Yard. Curvature of tracks. Impaired vision. Note debris between engines on tracks No. 16 and cars on track No. 15. Also ties piled near car track no. 12 (right center)
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Flatcar Covered with Boards, Planks, Metal Straps
Scope and Contents
Yard engine transfer over Front Street crossing, from Brooklyn Yards to Union Station.
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East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific tracks to Albina Yard on right. Southern Pacific and Union Pacific tracks to the left. Short curved tracks on both sides of bridge.
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East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific tracks to Albina Yard on right. Southern Pacific and Union Pacific tracks to the left. Short curved tracks on both sides of bridge.
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East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
Scope and Contents
This is the east end of Steel Bridge. Union Pacific tracks to Albina Yard on right. Southern Pacific and Union Pacific tracks to the left. Short curved tracks on both sides of bridge.
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East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
Scope and Contents
View from east end of Steel Bridge. Dwarf signals (interlocking) first observed by fireman moving eastward (toward photographer's position) over bridges on left hand curve while operating on SD 9 locomotives.
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Industrial Tracks Along S.W. Front Avenue
Scope and Contents
Switched by Northern Pacific Terminal Co yard crews. Bad footing and close clearance.
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Industrial Tracks Along S.W. Front Avenue
Scope and Contents
This picture shows industrial tracks along S.W. Front av, Portland, OR, switched by Northern Pacific Terminal Company yard crew. Switched by Northern Pacific Terminal Co yard crews. Bad footing and close clearance
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Portland Union Station
Scope and Contents
View of station after crossing Steel Bridge and S.W. Front Avenue. In the center an SP yard engine and transfer are ready to depart.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
Scope and Contents
This depicts the east end of the Brooklyn Yard. Note curvature of tracks.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
Scope and Contents
This is another view of the east end of the Brooklyn Yard. No. 20 yard tracks at extreme right. These tracks are on a ladder lead with separate track crossing the lead to serve industries.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This is the west end of the Brooklyn Yard. Company materials is stored near the tracks in the foreground and is piled close to the tracks near the crane operating on the rails. RIP Tracks. Company material stored near tracks in foreground. Piggyback conveyances have been unloaded.
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Guild's Lake Yard
Scope and Contents
In this picture Guilds Lake yard is to the right.
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East End, Union Station
Scope and Contents
This pictures shows tracks located near the east end of the Union Station, Portland, Oregon. Curvature of track
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Guild's Lake Yard
Scope and Contents
In this picture Guilds Lake yard is to the right. SPS road switcher Unit #41 in foreground
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Guild's Lake Yard
Scope and Contents
Guild's Lake yard is to the right (Northern Pacific Terminal Co.). SP&S road switcher Unit 41 is in the foreground. Note the curvature of switching leads and other tracks.
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Steel Bridge, West End
Scope and Contents
Tracks towards Union Station and NP Terminal Co. Yard
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Yard Transfer Moving into Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard at Union Station
Scope and Contents
View of Portland Union station after crossing S.W. Front Avenue
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Yard Transfer Moving into Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard at Union Station
Scope and Contents
View of Portland Union station after crossing S.W. Front Avenue
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This is another view of the west end of the Brooklyn Yard. the main track and switching lead are to the upper left. An industrial lead is to the right. This track serves several industries with close clearance on loading docks and buildings on curves. Vegetation and brush along right of way. Close clearance. Restricted vision.
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Tracks Leading From Steel Bridge to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Union Station
Scope and Contents
Extreme curves. Southern Pacific fireman on westbound yard transfers and those operating on SD 9 class locomotives are first to observe interlocking signals on bridge approach, due to curvature of tracks.
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Tracks Leading from Steel Bridge Westward to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Union Station Portland
Scope and Contents
This picture shows the tracks leading from the Steel Bridge westward to the Union Station yard and terminal. Extreme curves. Southern Pacific fireman on westbound yard transfers and those operating on SD 9 class locomotives are first to observe interlocking signals on bridge approach, due to curvature of tracks.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
The west end of the Brooklyn yard with two yards engines working on the lead tracks. Showing several crossover tracks on fireman's side. Track no. 26 to extreme right is curved on fireman's side with impaired clearance.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
This depicts the west end of the Brooklyn yard main switching yard. All tracks curve to left on fireman's side.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
Curvature of tracks. Material piled near switch stand (center background).
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Industrial Tracks Along S.W. Front Avenue
Scope and Contents
This picture shows the industrial tracks located on S.W. Front avenue Portland, Oregon. This tracks is switched by Northern Pacific Company yard crews. Lumber along right hand tracks. Uneven footing along left hand tracks.
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Tracks Across S.W. Front Avenue to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Union Station
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks and curves on fireman's side.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
Scope and Contents
Cars on tracks immediately ahead of yard engine. Also ties next to track.
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East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific main tracks in immediate foreground. Southern Pacific main tracks to extreme left of interlocking signals. Curvature of tracks and impaired vision.
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East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific main tracks in immediate foreground. Southern Pacific main tracks to extreme left of interlocking signals. Curvature of tracks and impaired vision.
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Steel Bridge, East End
Scope and Contents
Curvature of tracks. Impaired vision during darkness or foggy weather.
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SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
Scope and Contents
Looking westward toward east and west main tracks at east end Brooklyn Yards. On the right is the eastbound main track to Portland. In the center is the westbound main track to Brooklyn and Eugene. Both crossover tracks on the right are located on fireman's side.
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Eastward Approach to SP Tracks Located East of Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
Two center tracks are Union Pacific main tracks to and from Portland. Curvature of tracks. Impaired vision and first observation of interlocking signals by SP fireman operating eastward on S.D.9 locomotives. Debris on flatcar.
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SP Brooklyn Yards, East End
Scope and Contents
Road locomotives stored on track no. 16, east end Brooklyn Yards. South lead track to turntable on left. Roundhouse, left background. Note debris on right side of rear locomotive.
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View from Center of Southern Pacific Brooklyn Yard
Scope and Contents
Looking east from Holgate Street viaduct. Inbound and outbound tracks on left; Switching tracks in center. Tracks to right are part of main switching yard.
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Flatcar Covered with Planks, Boards and Wire
Scope and Contents
Moving Over southwest Front Avenue crossing, behind Portland Union Station.
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East End of Steel Bridge
Scope and Contents
This is the east end of the steel bridge shown in S-14. the interlocking dwarf signals which is noted at the lower left are first observed by the fireman.
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East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
Scope and Contents
This picture shows in the left foreground Union Pacific track which are the main tracks from Albina Yard, approaching the east end of the Steel Bridge. The tracks to the right lead to Sullivan's Gulch, east Portland Yard and the Southern Pacific main tracks. Curvature of tracks and impaired vision.
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Flatcar Covered with Planks, Boards and Wire
Scope and Contents
Moving over southwest Front Avenue crossing, behind Portland Union Station.
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Yard Engine Shoving Freight Car and Tank Cars
Scope and Contents
Engines shoving cars ahead at east end of yard Note fireman looking in direction of movement; considerable number of crossover track switches on fireman's side; track uneven.
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Series XXIX: Southern Pacific Railroad: Coast Division, San Francisco
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Southern Pacific's facilities in San Francisco, California. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 34, are referred to by the letter Q in testimony, and were taken by S. Vickers. Mr. Vickers was employed as a locomotive engineer by the Southern Pacific, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 161. The Southern Pacific was a class I railroad in the western United States. It covered a vast territory, with lines stretching from New Orleans through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona to Los Angeles; from Los Angeles up the West Coast through San Francisco and Sacramento to Portland, Oregon; from Chicago through St. Louis to Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas; and from San Francisco through Nevada to Ogden, Utah. The Sunset Route, between New Orleans and Los Angeles, went through El Paso, Tucson and Phoenix, with a branch line heading south into Mexico at Nogales. This series documents the SP Passenger Yard and the Bayshore Yard, the main yard for the city of San Francisco. The photographs also document train movements over city streets at night and industries served by the SP in the San Francisco area.
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RIP (Repair In Place) Track
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-2 shows the repair or rip track at the Bayshore yard. There are 100 to 150 men working in this area as to whom a sharp lookout must be maintained at all times. Because of the curvature of the tracks here in all directions, it is essential that a fireman as well as an engineer maintain lookout form both sides. This is also particularly important because of a road crossing which is noted in the foreground of the picture.
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Reverse Ladder Tracks Next to RIP track
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-3 was taken slightly to the left of the preceding exhibit and shows on the left center portion of the picture the reverse ladder tracks which means that regardless of which way an engine is headed signals must be given on the fireman's side. Note also on the right center the numerous crossovers and other curved tracks all of which require constant lookout on both sides of the locomotive and therefore it is necessary to have a fireman and an engineer in the cab at all times.
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Locomotive About to Cross Western Pacific Track in Foreground
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-24 shows tracks used by three different railroads: The Santa Fe, The Western Pacific and The Southern Pacific. Exhibit Q-24 shows a locomotive about ready to leave and cross over the Western Pacific track in the immediate foreground. Note also here the number of cars and trucks along the tracks in the center background of the picture, all of which must be observed by both the fireman and engineer on both sides of the locomotive in order to maintain a safe operation. Also, when shoving cars to the Western Pacific, signals from the ground crew are given to the fireman.
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Switching Operations in Evans Avenue Area
Scope and Contents
Evans Avenue area in San Francisco. Unprotected grade crossing with sharp track curvature around to the left. Shows a public street crossing with two tracks and a cross-over, the cross-over coming in just where the truck in the center of the picture is standing. Public crossing is unprotected except by a cross-arm sign noted in the left center portion of the picture and it is therefore mandatory to have a fireman in the cab to maintain a lookout for traffic approaching from his side of the locomotive.
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Switching Operations in Evans Avenue Area
Scope and Contents
Evans Avenue area in San Francisco. Unprotected grade crossing with sharp track curvature around to the left. Shows a public street crossing with two tracks and a cross-over, the cross-over coming in just where the truck in the center of the picture is standing. Public crossing is unprotected except by a cross-arm sign noted in the left center portion of the picture and it is therefore mandatory to have a fireman in the cab to maintain a lookout for traffic approaching from his side of the locomotive.
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Switching Operations Over Public Crossings
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-7 was taken in the Evans Avenue area in San Francisco. Exhibit Q-7 shows another unprotected grade crossing with sharp track curvature around to the left. Note also on the right how a truck has backed right up to a freight car to pick up merchandise.
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Switching Operations Over Public Crossings
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-8 was taken in the Evans Avenue area in San Francisco. In Exhibit Q-8, we again see the extreme track curvature and the close clearances on both sides of the track. You can also see some of the truck traffic involved here in the left center background of the picture.
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Two Locomotives Working on Same Lead Track
Scope and Contents
In Exhibit Q-9, two yard locomotives are working side by side on the same lead track. The engineer on the locomotive on the left cannot possibly see the locomotive on the right of the picture because of the hood of the locomotive and the engineer on the locomotive on the left must and does, therefore, rely on his fireman sitting on the left hand side of the cab, to observe such other train movements in the yard. Note also in this picture the extreme track curvatures in all directions, both in the left and right hand portions of the picture.
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Two Locomotives Working on Same Lead Track
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-10 was taken further in the Mission Bay yard and shows more clearly the track curvatures and large number of switches. Truck traffic can also be noted on the extreme left hand portion of the picture. All of these conditions make it imperative for the fireman to maintain a lookout on his side of the locomotive for other train movements, numerous yard and train personnel who are working in and about the tracks at all times.
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Night Shot Showing Switchman Riding Gondola Car
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-11 was taken at night in the Mission Bay yard. In Exhibit Q-11, the switchman standing on the gondola car on the fireman's side has just passed a signal to the fireman. Signals were passed here on the fireman's side because of the track curvature. Note also on the left hand corner of the picture is another yard locomotive headed in the opposite direction. That engine on the left is headed towards the crossover at the lower right hand portion of the picture where a man is standing and from the engine on the right- that is engine No. 1358- only the fireman sitting on the left side of the cab can observe that locomotive as it approaches the same track at the crossover.
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Night Shot of Southern Pacific Railroad Unit 1538
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-12 was taken at night in the Mission Bay Yard. In Exhibit Q-12, the same engine is making a reverse move now with the engine crew looking out to the right of the picture where there is a public crossing which is heavily traversed. With such crossings, it is essential to have someone on both sides of the cab to observe approaching traffic from either side. Note also here the sign on the yardmaster's office at the extreme right hand portion of the picture: "A.B.C. Always Be Careful - The life you save may be your own."
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Night Shot of Southern Pacific Railroad Unit 1538
Scope and Contents
(Over-exposed print) Exhibit Q-12 was taken at night in the Mission Bay Yard. In Exhibit Q-12, the same engine is making a reverse move now with the engine crew looking out to the right of the picture where there is a public crossing which is heavily traversed. With such crossings, it is essential to have someone on both sides of the cab to observe approaching traffic from either side. Note also here the sign on the yardmaster's office at the extreme right hand portion of the picture: "A.B.C. Always Be Careful - The life you save may be your own."
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SP Unit 1526: Three Cars in Front and Three Cars Behind
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-13 shows an engine with three cars in front of it and three cars in back of it, although only two of the three cars can be seen in back of the engine in this picture. The picture was taken at the 7th Street Terminal. It is common practice to switch cars in this fashion in order to spot them at various industries along public streets. Under such conditions, however, it is essential to have a fireman on the left hand side of the cab to advise the engineer of the clearances and any other train and vehicular traffic that may be approaching. Just on the other side of this train to the left are two mainline tracks and two lead tracks which must be protected against by the fireman.
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SP Unit 1526: Three Cars in Front and Three Cars Behind
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-13 shows an engine with three cars in front of it and three cars in back of it, although only two of the three cars can be seen in back of the engine in this picture. The picture was taken at the 7th Street Terminal. It is common practice to switch cars in this fashion in order to spot them at various industries along public streets. Under such conditions, however, it is essential to have a fireman on the left hand side of the cab to advise the engineer of the clearances and any other train and vehicular traffic that may be approaching. Just on the other side of this train to the left are two mainline tracks and two lead tracks which must be protected against by the fireman.
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SP Unit 1526: Three Cars in Front and Three Cars Behind
Scope and Contents
Different view of same area in exhibit Q-13.
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SP Unit 1526: Three Cars in Front and Three Cars Behind
Scope and Contents
Different view of same area in exhibit Q-13.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-19 shows passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y." Passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y", All trains going into the Terminal must go around the "Y" and in order to go around the "Y" the yard crews must go over four or five public grade crossings as well as a Western Pacific train crossing over which the Western Pacific also carriers out switching operations.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-18 shows passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y." Passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y", All trains going into the Terminal must go around the "Y" and in order to go around the "Y" the yard crews must go over four or five public grade crossings as well as a Western Pacific train crossing over which the Western Pacific also carriers out switching operations.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-17 shows passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y." Passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y", All trains going into the Terminal must go around the "Y" and in order to go around the "Y" the yard crews must go over four or five public grade crossings as well as a Western Pacific train crossing over which the Western Pacific also carriers out switching operations.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
Scope and Contents
Passenger cars being taken to terminal on Wye.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
Scope and Contents
Passenger cars being taken to terminal
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
Scope and Contents
Passenger cars being taken to terminal
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Crossing at 7th Street
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-20 shows a crossing at 7th Street in San Francisco with a train approaching the crossing which is protected only by cross-arms. Because the train approaches on a curve around to the right, only the fireman has a view of approaching traffic and it is he who must give the engineer a warning of any obstacles ahead. SP Unit No. 1389
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Crossing at 7th Street
Scope and Contents
Crossing only protected by cross-arms. SP Unit No. 1389
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17th Street and Harrison Street Area
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-21 was taken at night in the 17th and Harrison area in San Francisco. This is a distance of about 4 blocks from where the San Francisco municipal buses are stored. In the picture we see a municipal bus turning the corner and preceding over the crossovers of a Southern Pacific yard track, where a considerable amount of switching is carried out. It is essential, of course, to have a fireman as well as an engineer on the locomotive to observe traffic conditions.
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17th Street and Harrison Street Area
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-21 was taken at night in the 17th and Harrison area in San Francisco. This is a distance of about 4 blocks from where the San Francisco municipal buses are stored. In the picture we see a municipal bus turning the corner and preceding over the crossovers of a Southern Pacific yard track, where a considerable amount of switching is carried out. It is essential, of course, to have a fireman as well as an engineer on the locomotive to observe traffic conditions.
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-4 gives an over-all view of the Bayshore yard which is the central or main yard for the San Francisco area. Cars are brought here from many points in San Francisco and are classified for distribution. At one end, known as the outbound, cuts of cars are switched. The lead that is used parallels the outgoing track for road freight trains. It curves into this track and to the left. Signals are given to the helper by ground crew until engineer is in sight. Adjacent to the outbound lead, is the inbound lead which is used for switching incoming trains. It is important when two engines are working that the switch crew on either job give signals on the helpers side. This is to enable the engine crew to know for what engine signals are intended.
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-4 gives an over-all view of the Bayshore yard which is the central or main yard for the San Francisco area. Cars are brought here from many points in San Francisco and are classified for distribution. At one end, known as the outbound, cuts of cars are switched. The lead that is used parallels the outgoing track for road freight trains. It curves into this track and to the left. Signals are given to the helper by ground crew until engineer is in sight. Adjacent to the outbound lead, is the inbound lead which is used for switching incoming trains. It is important when two engines are working that the switch crew on either job give signals on the helpers side. This is to enable the engine crew to know for what engine signals are intended.
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Freight Yard
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-23 shows the yard area and the extreme track curvature in the center right portion of the picture, and also the number of crossovers in the left hand portion of the picture.
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Freight Yard
Scope and Contents
Note that in Q-22, the stop signs in the center and right center portions of the picture, which indicate a necessity for keeping a sharp lookout at all times on both sides of the locomotive for other train movements. Note also the crossover which cuts across all the tracks in the center of the picture and the sharp track curvatures running off to the left and center of the picture. Further, in the center background is a heavily trafficked street known as Illinois Street and you can see some of the trucks and cars parked in and about the street.
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Industrial Siding at Consumers Rock & Cement Co
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-16 was taken in the same general area as the previous two exhibits and shows a switching operation at the Consumers Rock and Cement Company. Switching here is done over crossovers and in and among parked and moving trucks and cars. The fireman must maintain a sharp lookout from his side of the locomotive to be certain there is clearance and also for ground personnel. SP Unit 1361.
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Industrial Siding at Consumers Rock & Cement Co
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-16 was taken in the same general area as the previous two exhibits and shows a switching operation at the Consumers Rock and Cement Company. Switching here is done over crossovers and in and among parked and moving trucks and cars. The fireman must maintain a sharp lookout from his side of the locomotive to be certain there is clearance and also for ground personnel. SP Unit 1361.
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Crossing at 7th and King Streets
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-15 was taken from the opposite direction from the previous exhibit and on the crossing at which the maintenance of way men are working. Note how the view of the crossing on this sharp curvature is on the fireman's side in this reverse movement. The crossing is at the 7th and King streets in San Francisco and there is considerable vehicular traffic. Maintenance of Way Employees at work. Manufacturer: ALCO Model: S2. SP Unit 1361.
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Sharp Track Curvature Approaching Crossing at 7th and King Streets
Scope and Contents
Exhibit Q-14 shows a sharp track curvature on an approach to a grade crossing. Note also, the maintenance of way men working on the track in the center of the picture and as to whom both firemen and enginemen must keep a constant lookout.
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Night Shot of Locomotive
Scope and Contents
Baldwin S12. SP Unit 1532
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Railroad Crossovers
Scope and Contents
Passenger train in background (7th St.)
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Two Yard Engines are Working to One Lead
Scope and Contents
In exhibit Q-9, two yard locomotives are working side by side on the same lead track. The engineer on the locomotive on the left cannot possibly see the locomotive on the right of the picture because of the hood of the locomotive and the engineer on the locomotive on the left must and does, therefore, rely on his fireman sitting on the left hand side of the cab, to observe such other train movements in the yard. Note also in this picture the extreme track curvatures in all directions, both in the left and right hand portion of the picture. SP loco No. 1532
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Two Yard Engines were Working to One Lead
Scope and Contents
SP loco No. 1478
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Night Shot of Locomotives
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Night Shot from Locomotive
Scope and Contents
Car on tracks in front of engine
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Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Freight Cars, Gondola Cars, and Tank Cars on Tracks
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Series XXX: Texas and Pacific Railway: El Paso Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Texas and Pacific Railway's facilities in El Paso, Texas. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 31, are referred to by the letter Y in testimony, and were taken by Roy T. Stanley. Mr. Stanley was employed as a locomotive fireman by the T&P and was a member of BLF&E, Local 664. The T&P was created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas, and San Diego, California. The Missouri Pacific Railroad gained majority ownership of the Texas and Pacific Railway's stock in 1928 but allowed it to continue operation as a separate entity. This series documents the T&P facilities in El Paso, Texas, the industries it served, a view of the neighborhood around the train yard, and a view of the El Paso Union Depot. Of particular interest is the photograph of a streetcar which ran across the border between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso,Texas. Yard engines operating in this yard are continually shoving, kicking or dropping cars over this public crossing of Tornillo Street. When doubling freight trains into this yard, the yard engine is headed west and the crossing is not protected by members of the ground crew. This yard is frequented both day and night by transients and children. Residents are on both sides of yard as shown in picture. Pictures #17, 18, 19, 20 [n.b.: internal numbers] show the same crossing looking in the same general direction as this picture.
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East End of the Switching Lead on the Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the east end of the switching lead of the Texas and Pacific El Paso yard. Passenger cars shown are on rip track No. 5 and it is adjacent to the main track. Workmen on rip track, coach cleaners and a large number of pedestrians use the area shown by employee in picture to cross from the residential area to the school and churches.
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Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard Looking Northeast from the Main Track
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing the rip track lead and the Old Main which is an industrial switching track. Locomotives used by the Texas & Pacific Railway Co. are the hooded type diesel switcher and the engines are headed in a westward direction for a more efficient, safe yard operation.
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Looking Northeast from the Right Side of Old Main Industrial Lead in Zone 3 of the Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Looking to the northeast straight down the track will be noted number of busy street intersections some protected by flasher type signals and some by standard cross buck signs. Ground crews working on Right side on locomotive leave the left side of locomotive to the second man on the engine. These movements are reverse to the direction the engine is headed.
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Top End or West End of the Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard at Intersection of Saint Vrain Street
1961
Scope and Contents
The cars shown in the picture approached this crossing from the left side of the locomotive in the direction the locomotive is headed. (Note the absence of warning signs or flasher lights for the protection of the vehicular traffic in a south movement).
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Looking West at the Lead to the Yard Tracks of Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the lead to the yard tracks at the El Paso yard. Note absence of railing or barrier to protect the clearance of vehicular traffic prom the switching lead. This view would be from the left side of locomotive headed in a westerly direction. Picture #23 shows a close up of the above mentioned condition.
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Looking West in Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
The lead to the Yard Tracks of Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard. A close- up view is shown in exhibit Y-9.
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Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard from Saint Vrain Street Looking East
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the opposite side of Saint Vrain Street crossing, which is shown in exhibit Y-7. This intersection is one of the main streets for traffic to pass from the freeway (shown on the left) south of the city to the north and east area of the business district. Note the structure on the right. Engines moving in a westward direction on tracks 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 have an obstructed view entering this intersection, and the engineer is dependent on the man on the left side of the locomotive for the safety of the cars using this crossing, standard cross-buck warning signs are used only on the south approach of the intersection.
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Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track Looking East, Corner of 6th Street and Cotton Street
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific 6th Street industrial track where it crosses Cotton Street. This intersection is busy, with vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic as shown. On left is the Bowie High School, one of the largest in the city, yet note the absence of warning signals and cross-buck signs. Also this street running north and south is a through street. The picture (internal number) 27 is on the same intersection looking West. Pictures (internal numbers) 28 and 30 show the same track showing one of the industry spurs and another busy street intersection.
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American Smelting & Refining Co. Industrial Yard at El Paso
1961
Scope and Contents
Being switched by Panhandle & Santa Fe [P&SF] unit.
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Photographs (internal numbers) 33, 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D shows views of the P&SF El Paso Yard and main track for passenger and freight trains entering and departing.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso, Texas. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso, Texas. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso, Texas. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Show the same crossing looking in the same general direction as picture 12-1 Y-1. Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso, Texas. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Show the same crossing looking in the same general direction as exhibit Y-1. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Show the same crossing looking in the same general direction as picture exhibit Y-1. Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso, Texas. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Show the same crossing looking in the same general direction as picture exhibit Y-1. Shows the Texas and Pacific freight yard at El Paso, Texas. There are 16 yards and main line tracks here.
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Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track at El Paso Looking East
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific's 6th street industrial track at Cotton Street.
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Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track at El Paso Looking East
1961
Scope and Contents
Same track as Y-12 showing one of the industry spurs and another busy street intersection. Shows the Texas and Pacific 6th street industrial track where it crosses Cotton Street.
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Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track Looking East, Corner of Stanton Street and 6th Street
1961
Scope and Contents
Same track as Y-12 showing one of the industry spurs and another busy street intersection. Shows the Texas and Pacific 6th street industrial track where it crosses Cotton Street.
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American Smelting & Refining Co. Industrial Yard at El Paso
1961
Scope and Contents
Being switched by P&SF Railway Co. Unit
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows views of the P&SF El Paso yard and main track for passenger & Freight trains entering and departing. (See note for Y-20)
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows views of the P&SF El Paso yard and main track for passenger & Freight trains entering and departing. (See note for Y-20)
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows views of the P&SF El Paso yard and main track for passenger & Freight trains entering and departing. (See note for Y-20)
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows views of the P&SF El Paso yard and main track for passenger & Freight trains entering and departing. (See note for Y-20)
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows views of the P&SF El Paso yard and main track for passenger & Freight trains entering and departing. (See note for Y-20)
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El Paso Passenger Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Northern Pacific Railroad, Pullman Cars in coach yard.
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P&SF El Paso Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Photographs (internal numbers) 33, 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D shows views of the P&SF El Paso Yard and main track for passenger and freight trains entering and departing.
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Series XXXI: Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis: St. Louis Union Station and surrounding yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the TRRA's facilities in St. Louis, Missouri. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 42A, are referred to by the letter P in testimony, and were taken by Raymond Neupert. Mr. Neupert was employed as a locomotive fireman and engineman by the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and was president of Lodge 21 of the BLF&E. The TRRA is a switching and terminal railroad that handles traffic in the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area. It is co-owned by several class I railroads that reach the city. The formation of the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis grew out of an agreement orchestrated by Mr. Jay Gould in 1889 between predecessor entities of the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and six proprietary railroads. The Company was created for the purpose of securing to the various owners an efficient and economical method of interchanging passenger and freight traffic over the Mississippi River. The original railroads making up the Association were the Missouri Pacific Railway Company, the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company, Wabash Railroad Company, the Ohio and Mississippi Railway Company, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, and the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company. The photographs in this series document the yards and tracks in and around St. Louis Union Station, once the busiest train station in the world. The photographs in this series document the scope and intricacy of the operations in and around this station as well as some of the surrounding neighborhood.
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18th Street Bridge, View to North West
1961
Scope and Contents
Movement of trains; three engines moving at same time. Note tracks converging from left and right, and cross over tracks. Overhead signals and ground signals. Movements also made by hand signals. Trains being pushed to or pulled from Union Station. (Like exhibit P-12)
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18th Street Bridge, View to North West
1961
Scope and Contents
This view is similar to P-11 but note the ground signal at lower right center of photograph and the signal bridge at upper center of picture. When yard engines shove or when road engines back into the station, the fireman has the view of the bridge signals and ground signals.
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View from 18th Street Bridge Towards West
1961
Scope and Contents
Tracks curving to the left, signals in ground. Also overhead obstruction (bridge), crossover controlled by Tower operator. Tracks used for incoming trains and also to cut off passing cars to be switched onto other trains. Cars at left of photo are being switched by Missouri Pacific RR. Note tracks at top left of photo converging from both directions. (like p-17/18)
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View from 18th Street Bridge Towards West
1961
Scope and Contents
Tracks curving to the left, signals in ground. Also overhead obstruction (bridge), crossover controlled by Tower operator. Tracks used for incoming trains and also to cut off passing cars to be switched onto other trains. Cars at left of photo are being switched by Missouri Pacific RR. Note tracks at top left of photo converging from both directions. (like P-17/18)
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View from 18th Street Bridge to the West
1961
Scope and Contents
This view is to the west from the 18th Street bridge. The freight yard is at the right of the photograph. Note the engine on the extreme end of freight train (center of photo). The fireman has the curve on his side and only he can see in front and to the rear of the locomotive the ground personnel and other movements to his left. Cars being switched in this yard come from the left center of the picture. There are other train movements at the upper right of the picture. Firemen can and do observe passenger trains departing and entering Union Station and also their own trains for defects.
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Photo from 18th Street Bridge St. Louis to the West
1961
Scope and Contents
Train in center of photo moving with engineer out of view, if necessary to jam signals any mishap on train would be impossible for him to operate. Fireman in good position to see ahead and also to rear. Cars moving to the left of same fireman and man on ground between trains. Trains at right of photo being shoved to station; again fireman observing effect of course of rail etc.
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View from 18th Street Bridge Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
This view is to the west from the 18th Street bridge. The building in upper center of photograph is the operational tower which controls the bridge and ground signals in and around Union Station. Workmen in lower half of photograph are dangerously close to tracks with no form of protection. Notice the debris and rubbish between the tracks. Tracks to right and left. Crossover from one lead to another. Train men working on ground in lower part of photo very close to rail, on left side of one track, could be hit if not observed by fireman. Signals on ground and also overhead bridges to right of photo.
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View from 18th Street Bridge Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Same as P-11, except train of freight cars is at upper left of photo. Again note men working at bottom of photo. This is another view to the west from the 18th Street Bridge. This shows more clearly how all the tracks at left of photograph curve to the left.Note also the workmen in the lower part of the picture as for whom no protection is provided against trains pulling into the freight yards at the left. The fireman is their only real protection since he has the best view on the curves. Notice also the movement of the train at the upper right of the photograph and of the ground signals and water hydrants at left center of picture.
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View from 18th Street Bridge Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Note signals on overhead bridge; hard to determine at different times of day due to position of sun. Again, tracks converging from under bridge to under bridge #5; ground signals as well as overhead signals used to make movement here. Debris in and around tracks. Building in center of photograph is the operational tower which controls the bridge and ground control signals This view is similar to P-11 but note the ground signal at lower right center of photograph and the signal bridge at upper center of picture. When yard engines shove or when road engines back into the station the fireman has the view of the bridge signals and ground signals.
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View from 18th Street Bridge Looking East
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing part of mail and express yards at left of photo. Freight yards at right. Note position of passenger train and converging tracks on fireman's side of passenger train; also workmen in lower left of photo. Notice cab of Diesel locomotive at extreme left, fireman in excellent position to observe any irregularities on moving passenger train, workmen in lower part of photo. Unkempt yard conditions. This view to the east from the 18th Street Bridge is similar to photograph P-4 and shows some workmen and trains in different positions. The train in the center is being shoved into the station. Notice the cab of the engine at the extreme left of the photograph which indicates how close the movements are. The cars at the extreme right are in the freight yard and show the proximity of freight and passenger movements. The engine at the extreme left center shows that the fireman has the view of adjacent tracks in back-up movements.
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View from 18th Street Bridge Looking East
1961
Scope and Contents
Notice position of engine in left of photo. Fireman has converging tracks, with cars on them also trains on lead to protect, as engineer is watching his side, also converging tracks. Engine in center of photo, has a threefold job. Trains on each side and workmen in front of diesel (foreground) unkempt yard condition. The easterly view from the 18th Street Bridge shows movement of trains and engines, workmen in the center of photograph, congestion of tracks, close clearances and conditions of the yard. The fireman on the engine in the upper center of the photograph behind the passenger train has an excellent view of the passenger train to observe any irregularities as it passes. The cars on the track at the left of the photograph are used to load mail and express, and the close clearance and fouling points there are best observed by the fireman on the engine at the left center of the photograph.
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View from 18th Street Bridge to the Northwest
1961
Scope and Contents
Notice curvature of tracks leading into Union Station. Signals on overhead bridge (#10). Very hard to distinguish in morning due to sun shining on them. Also no vision around building, also tracks merging together beyond N Bridge #10. Again debris around and between tracks. Weed in upper left of photo. Also note conditions of stub tracks in center of photo. This view to the northwest from the 18th Street Bridge shows curvature and converging of tracks, bridge signals, and stub tracks at center of photograph. The view of the signal bridge is obstructed by the building. Notice also rubbish and trash in and on the tracks.
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View from 18th Street Bridge to the Northwest
1961
Scope and Contents
Closeness of trains in center of photo under overhead bridge #6. Again, tracks coming together at this point. Fireman on Diesel (partly showing) has excellent view of separating passenger train, and can notice any irregularities of same. Man walking dangerously close to outside rail on curve. Debris between tracks. Passenger train GM&O No. 100, Unit: E7A locomotive. This view is similar to P-23 and P-24 but shows the further movement of the trains. Note how the fireman on the yard engine can see the movement of the outbound GM&O train and also ahead on the curvature of the tracks. The fireman on the road engine can look back and check his train but the engineer can only see ahead on such a curve.
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View from 18th Street Bridge to the Northwest
1961
Scope and Contents
Same as P-23 and P-25 with exception of trains moving at extreme left of photo. Note workmen in lower left of photo. This view is similar to P-23 except there is a movement of trains under the bridge signal. Notice the clearance between the two engines in center of photograph. There the fireman can observe the outgoing GM&O train and also ahead in the direction his engine is moving. Note also the workman to the left of the center.
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View to the North in 21st Street Passenger Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Spotlights at extreme end of yard makes vision limited at night. Extremely dangerous for ground personnel. Debris in foreground of photo. Most work performed on left side of engine in this yard due to curvature of track.
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View from Jefferson Avenue Bridge looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Unlighted walkway directly in front of engine. Used by workmen, (ice men, car cleaners, electricians, etc.) it is protected by the fireman on the left side, while engineer protects right side. Very poor illumination in this yard. Again, curvature and converging tracks limited fireman's view only while coupling the car. Locomotive No. 504
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View from Compton Ave Bridge Looking West
1961
Scope and Contents
Rankin Avenue coach yard. Not shown in photo: last lights on Compton Ave Bridge; very bright, limiting vision. Also note close clearance of cars and engine in center of photo. Also, obstructed walkway in this yard used by workmen makes it a hazardous operation.
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View to the Northeast in 21st Street Passenger Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Union Station at left of photo; curvature of tracks to left. Poor lighting limits vision of both engineer and fireman. Signals on ground visible to fireman only while slowing into station.
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View to the West in 21st Street Passenger Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Yard not lighted. Note oily and unkempt condition of yard. Hand signals passed in this yard exclusively on fireman's side of engine.
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View to East from 21st Street Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing ground and overhead bridge signals. Again curvature of tracks to left, right and straight ahead. Converging tracks cross overs, etc. Poor lighting for ground personnel and workmen.
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View to East from Scott Avenue
1961
Scope and Contents
Note Union Station at upper left of photo. Again curvature of tracks to left (fireman's side) dirty and unkempt yard condition; debris alongside track (lower right), ground signals (amber & red only), vision limited due to some floodlights and other improper illumination.
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View to West from Compton Avenue Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Note close clearance of cars water hydrants lower left of photo between trains. Poor lighting in this yard . Unkempt, dirty, oily, debris in and around all tracks.
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View is to the East from Ewing Avenue
1961
Scope and Contents
Debris and unkempt condition of tracks. Converging tracks under bridge in upper center of photo. Tracks to left and right there. Ground signals (Red & amber only)
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View to the East from East End of Rankin Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
All tracks curve into the lead. All on left side. Main line on right side of photo (Inbound & outbound). Weeds covering tracks on lower left of photo. Hand signal only in this section of yard. Foot paths used by workmen, dark and very hazardous.
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View to the East from Lower East End of Rankin Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Outbound and inbound line in extreme right. Engine and car moving into lead must be observed by engine man working on lead in center of photo (foreground). High weed covering tracks also unlighted foot path. All hand signals prevail here.
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View to Southeast from East End of Rankin Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing curvature of rails to left. Note movements of two trains on same lead. Workmen using footpath must be patrolled by engine crews. Note passenger car obstructing half of foot path in upper left of photo. Weeds in upper left, covering tracks. High voltage wires overhead. Very close to train in center of photo. This view is to the east from Compton Avenue Bridge and shows a part of Rankin yard. This is called East Rankin, and is where the Missouri Pacific and the Pennsylvania trains are made up and switched out. The movements of two engines at the upper center, the closeness of the cars on the left of the picture and the ground personnel walking on the footpath give some idea of the dangers always present here. Again, all tracks curve to the left when you leave the yard and to the right when entering the yard. The fireman has to observe the switches and other movements in the back-up move as the engineer receives the signals on his side. The fireman also has to be on the alert for trains coming from the east as one is doing in this picture.
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View in West End of Rankin Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Tracks converging to left, over grown with weeds in left of photo and all along lead. Engine pulling train in yard to the switch lead. Note position of switch man preparing to pass signals on left side of engine. Also standing on roadway used by supply trucks to deliver supplies to workmen. Other tracks at right of photo for spotting cars for loading or very close clearance. Note building in right center causing view to be obstructed. Note in center at left of photo blocking view of engine men when switching on track in left of photo. Very often the fireman has to locate switchman before shoving cars back on their track. This is a view facing east, and showing again what is called West Rankin yard (see P-21). All signals passed in this part of the yard are on the fireman's side. Notice the left-hand curvature of the tracks, the weeds, and the unkempt condition of this yard. The structure on the upper right is used to supply dining cars and there is very close clearance here. Also, note how visibility is obstructed to the left around the curve and the congestion of track near the center of the photo.
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View to the Southwest from 17th Street
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing express yards. Note close clearance of cars. Obstruction on platforms limiting vision. Weeds covering tracks in center of photo. Debris all over this yard in and on and around tracks. This is a very congested yard and sometimes has as many as seven to ten engines working this yard. This is a push, pulled and spotting of cars for express and mail. This view is to the west from 16th Street. This is referred to as the 17th Street yard, or the mail, baggage, and express yards. There is very close clearance in this yard and all switches are called blind switches due to the fact that they have no lights. One of the blind switches is in the lower left center. The firemen must help observe the line-up on these switches. Upper center of photograph shows a workman walking around the end of a car. Personnel in and about this yard, and express on ramps (right center of photo) are a constant danger that must be observed by the engine crew in this yard to prevent many serious injuries. Tracks curve to the left and right here and at times either the engineer or the fireman alone will have the view.
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View to North from 17th Street
1961
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Showing, in part, the mail house and express house. Obstruction by building at right. Debris in yard; weeds on tracks. Close clearance between cars and platforms. Curvature of rails all to right, but converging tracks run from left into all leads.
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View to the Northeast from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Showing congested movements of trains in and out of Union Station. Note curvature of tracks, ground signals, overhead signals and hand signals prevail here. Note positions of engines as to who can best observe signals. Engines moving in and out of this yard and at times is heavily congested and takes two pairs of eyes to observe conditions to front and rear of engines. This view is also to the east from atop the 21st Street viaduct. Notice the movements of trains and engines in the center of the photograph and the road engine in the lower right. With respect to the engine and cars on the left side of the photograph, hand signals are passed on the fireman's side. Also notice the movements of trains under the bridge signal in the center of the photograph. Close clearances and sharp curves in this plant along with crossovers, ground signals and bridge signals require a lookout by both enginemen.
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Box 53 Folder 48
View to the North from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Showing curvature of tracks all to left side of engine (fireman's). Notice switchman passing signal on fireman's side of engine while engineer is on the alert for any movements from the tracks on his side of engine (right side of photo). Debris, weeds and objects near on and about tracks (left side of photo); also obstruction by building at upper left. Workmen engaged on tracks in upper left. People using walkway in upper center of photo can be best observed by fireman on diesel engine. Also high tension wires across yard overhead. Note the second lead car from engine very low hanging wire over car. This view is to the north from the 21st Street Bridge. It shows that when trains are switched in this yard (21st Street yard) all tracks curve to the fireman's side of the engine. The fireman also has the view of the footpath in the left-center of the photograph which is used by ground personnel. Also notice that the view of the tracks is obstructed by the building at the upper left.
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View to the North from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Photo similar to B53F48. Note switchman walking from left side of train. Tracks curving away from engineer. Also note man walking in upper right of photo not operating personnel. Buildings in upper left corner obstructed view and fireman required to take hand signals. Tracks converged at road crossing frequently used by personnel repairing or supplying trains. Note footpath, see photo B53F56 This view is to the north from the 21st Street Bridge. It shows that when trains are switched in this yard (21st Street yard) all tracks curve to the fireman's side of the engine. The fireman also has the view of the footpath in the left-center of the photograph which is used by ground personnel. Also notice that the view of the tracks is obstructed by the building at the upper left.
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View to the South, from Inside Union Station
1961
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Showing tracks #31 and #32 and movement of train on track #31. Note mail and express wagons on ramp (center photo) also on opposite side. Times of day these wagons are in abundance and cause a very hazardous condition, where passengers are loading or unloading. Also signals are passed to engine from ramps and when looking from engine to pointed inside of station vision is limited. Note water hydrants between track #32 and #21 Making this very close clearance between trains.
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South End of Union Station
1961
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Cars in a platform with mail and express cars, men working in and about the car. Platform very often on fireman side of engine. Note roadway in foreground of photo, used constantly by tractor drivers. During moving mail "full wagon" and express to be loaded. A very dangerous crossing, fireman observing conditions while engineer taking signals or vice versa. Poor lighting in station Debris and trash, weeds cluttering up the area. This is a view of Union Station, and shows a Pennsylvania road engine at center of photo. Also at the right center of the picture notice the hand wagons that are loaded with mail and express. These wagons, the people who handle them, and the passengers who try to get on and off moving trains must be kept under observation by whichever member of the engine crew is able to see them; sometimes this is only the fireman. Notice the ground signals at the extreme left and the unkempt conditions around them. Signals are passed by hand on both sides of the engine in Union Station. Locomotive No. 5841
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View from 21st Street Bridge to the Northeast Towards Union Station
1961
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Trains moving into or out of yard. Fireman observing conditions of train as it is coming or going around curve, also prepared to take signals or emergency in case of trouble. Yard is overgrown with weeds and debris. Note overhead wires and condition of insulation, could cause trouble. TRRA Unit #501 (like P-8)
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Box 53 Folder 53
View from 21st Street Bridge looking Northeast
1961
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Showing Union Station and overhead signal bridges (Right photo); also engine moving under bridges. Note direction of engine in about station. Engines are all heading north. Again tracks curving to left best observed by fireman. Note movement of train at left side of photo, also of workman on tracks. Note condition of weeds covering tracks from left to right center of photo. Also again of water hydrants in center of photo by weed, causing close clearance between tracks. Ground signals upper center. Red and amber aspects only best observed from left side of engine. This view is to the north, atop the 21st Street viaduct. In the center of the picture note the curvature of tracks to the left. All engines operating in and around Union Station head into the station. Therefore all tracks in this picture are observed by the fireman. Signals are passed by hand on the fireman's side. There are also ground signals which the fireman observes. Note the workman in the left-center of the photograph. There are always employees working around this plant. It is essential to have a fireman to help keep these persons under observation. There is also debris in and around these tracks.
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View to Northeast from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Shoving cars in past Union Station and overhead and ground signals at upper left of photo. Notice movements of train in left of photo. Curvature of tracks, all to left Converging of tracks from left to right and straight ahead. Unprotected workman in center of photo. Weeds at upper left of photo. Train is "The Eagle". Eagle chief passenger cars. This view to the east from the 21st Street Bridge is similar to P-2, but shows a passenger train movement and a workmen to the right. Note the position of the engine at the upper rear of the passenger train. Only the fireman could see the approach of the passenger train.
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View to East of Engines and Trains Moving in or out of Station Area
1961
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Train in center of picture going through several cross overs. Train on left of photo shoving into train shed, switchman on lead end of engine passing signals to fireman. Train in top right of photo moving with tracks curving to left. Fireman observing conditions ahead & behind. TRRA Unit #593 (like P-6)
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View to Northeast from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Showing curvature of tracks to left. Note movement of train (on right of photo), tracks on fireman's side. Signals all passed on this side. Notice tracks in lower left: weeds covering tracks, closeness of cars in yards. Footpath across tracks (lower center) used by workmen, car cleaners, electricians etc. High voltage wires overhead. This view is to the northeast form the 21st Street Bridge. It shows curvature and congestion of tracks. his is known as the 21st Street Yard. The movement of engine and train at right center of photograph is such that the fireman has an unobstructed view of all yard movements and must receive the hand signals. Notice that all tracks converge together at lower right of photograph and that there is a footpath across the tracks in the center of photograph. Workmen, such as electricians, car washers, carmen and others use this walkway. The fireman is required not only to pass signals and relay them to the engineer but observe any ground personnel.
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View to the East from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Notice train movements, 3 engine curves, and ground signals on left side of photo. Overhead bridge signals. Fireman has best view of rear of train (foreground). TRRA Unit No. 593 This view to the east from the 21st Street Bridge shows movements of trains and engines. Observe the positions of the cars of the passenger train on the curve. Only the fireman can have them in view. On the other hand, only the engineer can see the workman at the lower right and the other train in the center.
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View to the East from 21st Street Bridge St. Louis
1961
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Shoving on part of tracks loading into Union Station. Note curvature of tracks. Dirty, unkempt condition of yard, overhead bridge signals hard to determine in late afternoon due to position of sun. Wabash passenger engine in lower right of picture. Engineer can observe train while fireman can observe signals and other movement ahead and from converging tracks. Wabash Engine No. 1005, manufacturer EMD model EA8
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Box 53 Folder 59
View to Northwest from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Showing lower level of Jefferson Avenue passenger yards in part. Notice curvature of tracks into yards (upper left of photo), close clearance of cars in yards. Note ground signals, crossover etc. Notice upper center of photo showing trucks on railroad tracks and also on protected road crossing. Dirty unkempt condition of yard and surrounding tracks. Workmen using motor carts upper center of photo. Foot path across yard used by icemen, car cleaners electricians, etc. must be observed by engineer and yard crews to prevent personal injury. Missouri Paper Stock Co. building in background. This view is to the west from 21st Street Bridge. Part of the Jefferson Passenger yard is at the left center. Note how the tracks curve to the right and left. There is very little clearance between these cars and people who service them are in and about them. Also, notice the building at the right side of photograph and trucks and automobiles on and blocking this public street. In the movements of the freight cars the work is done sometimes on the fireman's side and sometimes on the engineer's side. In either case a lookout must be maintained by the fireman and engineer.
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View to the Northeast from 21st Street Viaduct
1961
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Showing congested movements of trains in and out of Union Station. Note curvature of tracks, ground signals, overhead signals and hand signals prevail here. Note positions of engines as to who can best observe signals. Engines moving in and out of this yard and at times is heavily congested and takes two pairs of eyes to observe conditions to front and rear of engines. This view is also to the east from atop the 21st Street Viaduct. Notice the movements of trains and engines in the center of the photograph and the road engine in the lower right. With respect to the engine and cars on the left side of the photograph, hand signals are passed on the fireman's side. Also notice the movements of trains under the bridge signal in the center of the photograph. Close clearances and sharp curves in this plant, along with crossovers, ground signals, and bridge signals require a lookout by both enginemen.
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View to the West from Compton Avenue Bridge
1961
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Showing part of Pennsylvania Coach Yards in foreground. Missouri Pacific Coach Yards at left of photo. Notice switchman on ground in center of photo relaying signals to fireman, for movement. Note debris, trash unkempt condition of yard. Close clearance of cars in yards. Obstruction of tracks by building and people using cross walk is dangerous. High tension wire over yard. Night switching in this yard is dangerous due to flood lights shinning in your eyes limiting vision. At times there are 4 and 5 engines working in this yard at one time which necessitate two men on engine.
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View to the East from 18th Street Bridge
1961
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Note engine working in upper right of photo crossing street with cars moving. Track curving to left and spotting of cars at industry. Tracks are left in use for making up trains. This view is to the east from the 18th Street bridge. It shows the Missouri Pacific freight yards, the close clearance at center right of photograph, and how tracks converge at lower center of photograph and the crossover at the right which at times can be observed only by the fireman.
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View to West from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Shows part of Missouri Pacific freight yard. Main lines in center of photo used for inbound and outbound passenger trains. Curvature of tracks on fireman's side of engine (upper left) Overhead bridge (Jefferson Ave) there is a grade here. Note converging tracks (upper right) at rear end of passenger cars. Workmen on ground walking toward engine, unseen by Engineer. This view is to the west from the 21st Street bridge and shows the movement of an engine and two cars (upper left of photo). The fireman has the view of ground personnel here and the position of the switches. Upper right part of photograph shows the congestion of passenger cars on storage tracks.
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View to East from 21st Street Bridge
1961
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Showing repair track and part of freight yard on left of photo. Notice debris and unkempt condition of tracks on right side of photo. Notice movement of engine at left, - both side must be observed for safe operation here. Automobiles park here at times much closer than the one in picture.
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View to West from 11th and Spruce Streets
1961
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Note automobile in and around track on right side of photo. Stub tracks on left side. Track curve to left. Trailer trucks at loading dock blocking rail. This view is to the west from Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The track on the right side is fouled by automobiles and has close clearances between the track and wire fence. Notice the barbed wire on top of the fence which is hazardous for trainmen and engineers. Cars and trucks use this street continuously and the engineer and fireman have to look in opposite directions to protect the public, themselves, the train crew, and railroad property.
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View to East from 11th and Poplar Streets
1961
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Showing congesting of trucks and automobiles on tracks. Note trailer in center of photo causing close clearance (on side of building) while cars are being spotted or removed from track. Damage to equipment of this nature could be severe enough to pay fireman's salary for 6 months or more. This view is also to the east from 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri, showing curvature of tracks and congestion of traffic. Note the trailer extending from the building in center of photo and automobiles very close to the tracks. Firemen and engineers prevent costly damage here by stopping engine and train and having the automobiles moved.
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View to North 11th and Spruce Streets
1961
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Tracks curve to left and right highly congested with traffic, Spruce Street not protected, car spotted at center right along platform very close clearance. This view is to the east form 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Notice the congestion of trucks and cars parked in and about the tracks. Tracks curve to the left and right here and the crossing at left center is observed by the engineer or fireman depending on which way the engine is facing. The crossing at the right is obstructed by cars and trucks and makes switching very difficult.
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View to East, Team Track
1961
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Showing congesting of trucks upper left. Weed overgrowing tracks. View is obstructed very often by buildings, trucks, in and out of this yard. Since this picture was taken the weeds and obstructions have been replaced with a parking lot. However, with respect to the cars at the left there is still close clearance with the buildings and it is imperative to have a fireman on the left side of the engine to observe movements of trucks and automobiles.
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View to East, Gratiot Street Yard
1961
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Tracks converging from left and right. Note piles of rubbish in center right of photo. Main line moves towards MacArthur Bridge at right High line moves at left signals overhead also ground signals and hand thrown cross overs. This view is to the east from the Gratiot Street Yard, showing two tracks that are used for switching in this particular yard. The tracks at the left center of the photo are the main line rails that go from St. Louis, Missouri, to East St. Louis, and Dupo, Illinois. The large building in the center of the picture is called Gratiot Tower. The tracks that run to the left of the tower are called "High Line." The semaphore signal at the upper center controls movements on the high line. Engines working in the Gratiot Street yard head into the yard and the fireman's duty is to protect the engine by informing the engineer of any approaching train that may come from the upper right part of the picture or of any movements on the tracks at the right center. Notice unkempt condition of yard: the trash, rubbish, and weeds to the right. Also there are workmen in and about this yard as to whom a lookout must be mentioned from both sides of the engine.
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View to East, Gratiot Street Yard
1961
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Showing pile of rubbish at left of photo Track at right and center of photo overgrown with weeds. Tracks in center of photo used to spot cars in Purina Mills Co. Signals passed on fireman's side when making moves in this industry This view is to the east from the Gratiot Street Yard, showing two tracks that are used for switching in this particular yard. The tracks at the left center of the photo are the main line rails that go from St. Louis, Missouri, to East St. Louis, and Dupo, Illinois. The large building in the center of the picture is called Gratiot Tower. The tracks that run to the left of the tower are called "High Line." The semaphore signal at the upper center controls movements on the high line. Engines working in the Gratiot Street yard head into the yard and the fireman's duty is to protect the engine by informing the engineer of any approaching train that may come from the upper right part of the picture or of any movements on the tracks at the right center. Notice unkempt condition of yard: the trash, rubbish, and weeds to the right. Also there are workmen in and about this yard as to whom a lookout must be mentioned from both sides of the engine.
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View to the West, Gratiot Street Yard
1961
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Showing close clearance between tracks, engine moving in left center of photo. Yard cluttered with trash and weeds, cars being switched downgrade without air. Frisco house (merchandise) is at right very close clearance here stub tracks under overhead bridge (12th Street Bridge) This view is to the west from the Gratiot Street hill (see also photo P-34) looking into the yard where an engine is switching. While the engineer receives signals from the switchmen on the right side of the engine, the fireman informs the engineer as to whether the switches are properly lined up. All the switches here are blind (i.e. they have no lights). Note also the close clearance between the car on the left and the track adjacent to it. The firemen alone can see all of the movements directly ahead and on the left side of the engine. Also, this yard has a steep grade and requires careful switching.
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View is to Southwest from Missouri Avenue
1961
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Note movements of trains. Pennsylvania passenger train at left.- Freight train at right. Note congestion of trucks and automobiles. This crossing is protected by a watchmen but it only applies to the freight train, the other tracks, on which the Pennsylvania train crosses is unprotected and there is a lot of traffic on this street, both ways. This view is to the west from Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois. It indicates some of the traffic congestion at this crossing. The trains on the right and left are moving at the same time. These automobiles and trucks frequently ignore the crossing watchman and try to beat the train. Quite often, firemen and engineers are responsible for preventing acidents here.
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View is to the North Toward the L&N Yard
1961
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Note engines working in yard, one backing up to the leaded. Road crossing in foreground. Not protected other than flashing light. This crossing is used daily to switch cars over for make up of trains in yard in background. Tracks curving to left & right, buildings in yard obstructing view at times. Fireman required to pass signals, note condition of cars being switched or any event that may cause damage to cars or person. This view is to the west from Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois. Engines and trains use both tracks pictured here (one on left and the other on lower right). Notice the congestion of track and the curves at the upper center of photo and the auto in the center. This crossing is protected by flasher lights but they are greatly ignored by the public. The fireman's job is to inform the engineer whether this crossing is clear when switching cars over this crossing.
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View is to the West, from Missouri Avenue
1961
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Showing crossing watchmen who protects tracks immediately in front of him, but tracks in back of him, but tracks in back of him remain unprotected. Notice engine coming down from bridge. This train from St. Louis to E. St. Louis Ill. Building at extreme left is control tower for this plant and controls movements by the use of ground signals. Note stop board in rear of small building at left this is protection for main line moves. Note weeds covering tracks at 2nd and 3rd lead cars of freight train. This street crossing is used extensively throughout day. Buildings on right causes obstruction of west bound freight and passenger trains also. The grade is downward from St. Louis, MO to E. St. Louis, IL and trains approach this crossing at above a normal speed. Fireman has advantage point of vision to rear of crossing watchmen. Also trains a which may approach from the tracks in left center of photo. Similar to P-46 but without the congestion. Notice the train on a hill in the center of the photo, coming over the crossing. The fireman has a view of all movements to his right. Note the ground signal to the left of the switchman's shanty and ground signal just in front of the crossing watchman, which the fireman must help to observe.
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View is to the North at CD Yard
1961
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Engine 598 backing around curve. Signal on pole, fireman's side. Road crossing in right center of photo not protected. Engine at left enter, holding in clear, note fireman side in view and in good position if move by engine 598 was coming into yard of leaving yard. This is a very congested area and trains move around this curve, also on tracks visible in foreground and on tracks on left. NY Central RR Unit No. 7108 This is a companion photo to P-37 with a view to the east. It shows the train with engine No. 598 coming around a curve. Only the fireman on No. 598 has a view of the NYC train to the left and of the road crossing. There is a heavy flow of traffic in this yard and very close clearance. Notice the weeds in left center of photo which obstruct vision and the close clearance of the car and building at the right center of the picture.
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Hump Lead in C.D. Yard
1961
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This yard is listed as hump but this is flat switching on hump cut down several years ago. Engine in background shoving cars into clear. Note tracks to left off of lead, trains often pull out of this yard using two switches in foreground. As hump engine is working this lead, fireman has to be on alert for more of this kind to prevent side swipe. Cars on right moving out of East Bound Yard. Note tall weeds, blocking view at times also to left. This view is to the west from Saint Claire Avenue, in Brooklyn, Illinois, and shows a drill lead. The engine on this particular job always leads into the yard and the fireman has to be on the alert for any movements that appear at the left-center of the photo. In the upper-center of the picture is an engine in motion, switching cars. These tracks all curve to the right and the fireman's responsibility lies in protecting the engine from cars rolling out from the yard to the left of the engine. Also, there is a street crossing at the end of the tracks (not shown) that the fireman helps to protect form his side. Also, off the upper right the clearance (not shown) is very close.
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View is to Northeast from Road Crossing at Missouri Ave
1961
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Note movement of trains in photo. Weeds, and obstructions, high voltage wires over tracks. Tracks in center of photo not protected by anything due to being inside yard. But they are used by the B&O, L&N, CB&Q, and other lines and at times this particular point is very congested. Employee's must cross rails to get the automobiles and ride same automobile back over crossings. TRRA Engine No. 598. This view is to the west from the road crossing in East St. Louis, Illinois, and shows the movement of two trains. Facing the camera is the fireman's side of engine No. 598. It is the fireman who has an excellent view of the road crossing and any movements that should come from the lower right in the photo. Notice the high weeds at right of photo. Authorized personnel are in and about this yard constantly which presents another hazard. See also P-38.
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View to the West Towards Merchants Bridge
1961
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Note tracks in all directions also crossing in foreground. Track where motor car is located is used for switching at North end of the yard. Fireman has to be on alert for movements over rail in lower part of photo. Very serious accident at this point several years ago. Engine turned over and car derailed (steam engine). Main line tracks at upper right, tracks converge with yard tracks. Building at right obstructs view to right. Pole and ground signals controlled by tower in left center. One man operates the tower. TRRA motor car No. 70. This is a view to the west from Venice Bridge showing an approach to the Merchants Bridge. The track in the center, which runs form left to right, is called the cut-off or main line for Madison, Illinois. The tracks in the lower right are main lines for Merchants Bridge. The tracks leading off on the right side in back of the building are main lines for the Wabash, GM&O, and New York Central railroads. All these tracks converge in front of the building in the upper-center of the picture. There are signals on high poles at the right center of the photo. Trains coming from the west into Madison Yards use the tracks (upper left), all of which curve to the right. Both fireman and engineer must be on the constant alert here because of the crossings and track curvature.
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View is to Southeast of Madison Freight Yard from Venice Avenue Bridge
1961
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Showing in part of Madison Yard. Note curvature of rails, obstruction at right of photo. Tracks at left (lower left of photo) used by (NKP, NYC and CB&Q) to deliver trains. Track in center of photo used by switching engine to back up trains and make up trains. Signals are passed on both sides of engine at different points and road crossings are used by autos over ground personnel. Note switch lights in upper center of yard at times not lighted. Trains leave this yard for St. Louis, MO use the track in center of photo and fireman has advantage point of vision on departing trains and excellent view of crossings. This is a view looking south from the Venice Bridge, and shows again the curvature and congestion of tracks. There is very close clearance in this yard. When engines head into this yard on the track in the right foreground, the fireman must keep a lookout for all moves on the two tracks at the extreme left.
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View to the East Towards Eastern Connections of TRRA
1961
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Two tracks leading to Illinois transfer main line. Crossing in lower left not protected by signals. Trains move in all directions at any time, weeds and debris this area clutter up this area. Tracks curving to left at upper center. Single track, no block signals to protect against opposing moves. This view is to the southwest from the bridge at Venice, Illinois; it shows in part, the main line that runs from lower left of photo to center right, and a switching lead running into it at the lower center of the picture. Engines working on this switching lead have to be on alert at all times for any other train movements here. Again, notice the curvature of the tracks--one goes to the right at center of photo, one to the left, and it is obstructed by high weeds and cars. There is also another main line running into this one at the center of the picture and firemen must keep a lookout here in several directions.
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View to South from Niedringhaus Ave
1961
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This crossing is not protected and engineer observes crossing while man on ground will relay signal to fireman close clearance between engine and wire fence. This particular job switches Union Starch and Refining Co and inside of plant, at night. There is grades up hill and down and very close clearance also people employed by plant walking around yards. (grain checkers, clerks, and other personnel). This crossing very busy at mornings and evening rush. TRRA engine #585 This view is to the south from a street crossing in Granite City, Illinois and shows work being done on the fireman's side of the engine because of the close clearance with the fire fence on the right. Also notice how the track curves and that while the fireman is passing signals to the engineer he also observes the crossing from his side.
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Industry Siding
1961
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Crew spotting cars at platform. Note close clearance between cars and platform. Note close clearance between cars and platform. Switchmen required to walk on platform or on left side of engine to spot cars. See No. 63 for unprotected view of left side. Weeds debris and fence causes unsafe conditions. TRRA engine No. 582
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Industry Siding
1961
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Note wires overhead. Similar to B58F45 with unprotected view on left side. Note trash on the tracks which makes footing for switchman more dangerous and requires sharp lookout. TRRA engine No. 582 This view is to the south from a road crossing at Granite City, Illinois. Notice the close clearance of engine an cars on the fireman's side of the engine, but all signals are passed on his side because the engineer's side has still closer clearance and there is no room for the switch crews to pass signals on the engineer's side.
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Industry Siding
1961
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Showing cars being handled to both sides of industry tracks. Crossing with autos on the track and a curve on the fireman's side. Trash on the tracks makes footing for switchman more dangerous and requires a sharp lookout. TRRA engine No. 582 Similar to P-50 and shows again the close clearances. The signals are being passed to the fireman who relays them to the engineer. Notice also the trash on these tracks, which makes footing for the switchman more dangerous and requires a sharp lookout form both sides of the engine.
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View to Northeast from Merchants Bridge
1961
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Showing 2 unit pole signal and ground signal, these are main line rails and used by freight as well as passenger trains. Little building at left of photo is new C.TC. between there and Illinois. Severe accident there first part of 1960 there was a lever man there then, tower was knocked to ground 75" feet below. There you have idea of grade immediately in back of little building there are more main line tracks and these tracks merge together there. Dual rail over river into Ill. Under span of bridge (center photo) controlled by block signals. Another severe accident here at this point. Terminal engine hit Wabash Passenger train and derailed same. Due to sunlight shining on 2 unit pole signal, since (since) then, signal has been moved. (1954) This view is to the east when approaching the Merchants Bridge and shows a pole signal and ground signal. Engines are facing different positions when approaching this bridge. When the engine is facing west, the fireman has the best view of the signals on the pole. On engines facing east, the fireman has the view of the main lines at center-left of the photo.
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View to Northeast from Merchants Bridge
1961
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Showing 2 unit pole signal and ground signal, these are main line rails and used by freight as well as passenger trains. Little building at left of photo is new C.TC. between there and Illinois. Severe accident there first part of 1960 there was a lever man there then, tower was knocked to ground 75" feet below. There you have idea of grade immediately in back of little building there are more main line tracks and these tracks merge together there. Dual rail over river into Ill. Under span of bridge (center photo) controlled by block signals. Another severe accident here at this point. Terminal engine hit Wabash Passenger train and derailed same. Due to sunlight shining on 2 unit pole signal, since (since) then, signal has been moved. (1954) This view is to the east when approaching the Merchants Bridge and shows a pole signal and ground signal. Engines are facing different positions when approaching this bridge. When the engine is facing west, the fireman has the best view of the signals on the pole. On engines facing east, the fireman has the view of the main lines at center-left of the photo.
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View to the East from May Street
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing views of approach to Merchant Bridge. Note converging tracks of yard (center photo) with main line at switch stand. Notice curvature of tracks leading into yard. Also weed and debris on these game tracks. At top of hill (upper left photo) these tracks at left of photo join 2 more main lines. This view is to the east from Grand Avenue. The main lines run from lower left to upper left and the switching tracks are on the right side of the photograph. Notice the curvature of the switch tracks and the crossovers. The view of the tracks is obstructed by the building at the upper center of photograph. Only the fireman can see the oncoming rains on leaving the yard at the right of the photograph.
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View to the East from May Street Crossing
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing engine coming from yard to main line. Fireman must take signal and see that switches are properly lined and be on constant alert here especially. Note 2 unit pole signal on left side of photo used for movements of west bound trains. Note crossovers from yard to outer main line. Note man on ground by engine to throw switch after the engine clears over This photo ties in with Photo B58F50. This picture is similar to P-28 but shows an engine leaving the yard at the center of the photograph. Only the fireman can observe the oncoming moves and receive a signal from the switch-tender who is not shown in the picture. Also, notice how the tracks converge to the left side of the photograph.
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View to the West, from Approach on Merchants Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing 2 unit pole signal and ground signal. Fireman has vision of Wabash Unit #132 crossing (running North and South). Note curvature of tracks straight ahead and of crossing (protected by lights bells and gates) Also of obstruction around curve (center photo) See photo B58F53.
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View to West from Approach on Merchants Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing 2 main lines, crossovers ground and 2 unit pole signal. Curvature of rail to right obstructed by coal piles, building etc.) Note obstruction by weeds of Wabash lead to right. Rails beyond curve (upper photo) has many road crossings, some protected some not. Trucks auto, and pedestrians use these crossing throughout the day and night. This view is to the west from the Merchant's Bridge approach, showing Grand Avenue and May Street. The tracks curve to the right at the center of the photograph and are obstructed by high weeds. Also the Wabash main line runs from the left-center across the photo to the right side and the two main lines which start in lower left of photo cross at upper-center. The enginemen on any approach to this crossing can see in only one direction. For example, heading west the engineer can see all that is on the left side of the photo. There is also a public street crossing (upper-center of photo), with crossing gates, but the public does not always adhere to these and goes around these gates.
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View to West from Approach on Merchants Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing 2 main lines, crossovers ground and 2 unit pole signal. Curvature of rail to right obstructed by coal piles, building etc.) Note obstruction by weeds of Wabash lead to right. Rails beyond curve (upper photo) has many road crossings, some protected some not. Trucks auto, and pedestrians use these crossing throughout the day and night. This view is to the west from the Merchant's Bridge approach, showing Grand Avenue and May Street. The tracks curve to the right at the center of the photograph and are obstructed by high weeds. Also the Wabash main line runs from the left-center across the photo to the right side and the two main lines which start in lower left of photo cross at upper-center. The enginemen on any approach to this crossing can see in only one direction. For example, heading west the engineer can see all that is on the left side of the photo. There is also a public street crossing (upper-center of photo), with crossing gates, but the public does not always adhere to these and goes around these gates.
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View to Southwest at Carrie Avenue Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
This is Harlem lead, Carrie Avenue Yard. Job switching cars for interchange to various rail leads. Note tracks curving to both left and right. Fireman view is to the east for observing movements of cars or engines that pull into this yard. Cars often roll out of this yard and many times fireman has prevented accidents or kept damage to a minimum. Note leads cluttered with debris, boards, weeds. Fireman watching to front, while engineer is watching for signals to make out or for other signals. TRRA Unit No. 584. This view is to the south and shown an engine in yard service switching out freight cars. This yard is called Harlem lead, Carrie Avenue. Notice how the tracks curve to the left and right at the right-center of the photograph, the workmen standing by the tracks, and the closeness of the cars in the yard (center of photo). A fireman is essential to maintain a lookout when switching here.
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View to Southwest at Carrie Avenue Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
This is Harlem lead, Carrie Avenue Yard. job switching cars for interchange to various rail leads. Note tracks curving to both left and right. Fireman view is to the east for observing movements of cars or engines that pull into this yard. Cars often roll out of this yard and many times fireman has prevented accidents or kept damage to a minimum. Note leads cluttered with debris, boards, weeds. Fireman watching to front, while engineer is watching for signals to make out or for other signals. TRRA Unit No. 584. This view is to the south and shown an engine in yard service switching out freight cars. This yard is called Harlem lead, Carrie Avenue. Notice how the tracks curve to the left and right at the right-center of the photograph, the workmen standing by the tracks, and the closeness of the cars in the yard (center of photo). A fireman is essential to maintain a lookout when switching here.
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Continuation of Move Being Made in Carrie Avenue Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Tracks ahead of engine curving to right and one unprotected street crossing. Note tree in upper left, close clearance also fireman watching track for signals or any unusual occurrence. Building in upper left is industry that is switched off of this same lead. This is a very dark lead at night as no lights are provided in this yard. Shows the position of a fireman leaning out of the cab window and receiving a hand signal from the other end.
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View of Carrie Ave Yard
1961
Scope and Contents
Cars moving with tracks switchman on fireman's side of engine and could relay signals if anything unusual occurred to prevent an accident. Shows how cars are switched out of the train. A switchman is standing by the switch.
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View to South, from Sacramento Avenue
1961
Scope and Contents
Showing part of Industry switching yard. Note weeds unkempt condition of yards close clearance, congestion and curvature of tracks. Unprotected road crossings at both ends of this yard. Very heavy industry work around this vicinity approx. 43 or 44 individuals. Unauthorized personnel as well as employee walk through this yard and present constant hazard. Cars are put on hill and blocked by ground crews but this hill is steep and all leads of this yard are particular heavy merchandise. (sand, gravel, copper and paper) Note curve to left of Photo, into building very close clearance of cars and other machinery in yard. This view is to the southeast, showing Gereldine crossing (center of photo) and curvature of tacks. At the right of picture the weeds obstruct the view of switches. While the engineer is taking signals on these tracks, the fireman observes the crossing and the tracks at the upper center of the photo. There is very close clearance between the cars and tracks in this yard and along with the unprotected grade crossing two men are essential on the engine for safety of movement.
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View to the West Towards Merchants Bridge
1961
Scope and Contents
Note tracks in all directions also crossing in foreground. Track where motor car is located is used for something at North end of the yard. Fireman has to be on alert for movements over rail in lower part of photo. Very serious accident at this point several years ago. Engine turned over and car derailed (steam engine). Main line tracks at upper right, tracks congested with yard tracks. Building at right This is a view to the west from Venice Bridge showing an approach to the Merchants Bridge. The track in the center, which runs form left to right, is called the cut-off or main line for Madison, Illinois. The tracks in the lower right are main lines for Merchants Bridge. The tracks leading off on the right side in back of the building are main lines for the Wabash, GM&O, and New York Central railroads. All these tracks converge in front of the building in the upper-center of the picture. There are signals on high poles at the right center of the photo. Trains coming from the west into Madison Yards use the tracks (upper left), all of which curve to the right. Both fireman and engineer must be on the constant alert here because of the crossings and track curvature.
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Industrial Siding with Grade Crossing at Swift and Armour Plant
1961
Scope and Contents
The view is to the Northeast and shows the congestion of tracks and heavy traffic on street crossing. Curvature of tracks and the crossovers. Stock Yards. This picture was taken in C.D. yard at East St. Louis, Illinois. The view here is to the northeast and shows the congestion of tracks and heavy traffic on a street crossing. Notice the curvature of tracks and the crossovers. Signals are passed on the engineer's side while the fireman informs the engineer if the crossing is clear of cars. A stock yard is at the upper half of the picture.
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View of Geraldine Avenue Crossing
1961
Scope and Contents
Shows crossing with autos on the track and curve on the fireman's side. Industrial Siding with grade grossing. Ben Hur Construction Co. Warehouse This shows a crossing with autos on the track (center) and a curve on the fireman's side as explained in P-54 and P-53. On engines headed into this industry, the engineer has a limited view of the crossing and depends on the fireman to promptly pass signals and other information relating to the crossing.
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Series XXXII: Union Pacific Railroad: Denver Union Terminal and Freight Houses
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Union Pacific's facilities in Denver, Colorado. These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 44, are referred to by the letter X in testimony, and were taken by Walter Shimel. Mr. Shimel was employed as both a fireman and engineer by the Union Pacific and a member of BLF&E Lodge 77. The UP is a freight hauling railroad that operates 8,500 locomotives over 32,100 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. The Union Pacific Railroad system is the largest in the United States and it is one of the world's largest transportation companies. The photographs in this series were taken on November 15 and 16, 1960, and document yard operations in Denver, Colorado. Additionally, the photographs in this series document Denver neighborhoods around Denver Union Station, and in some case show similar locations to those found in Series VII.
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Bridges Over Cherry Creek
1960
Scope and Contents
Counting left to right, bridge No. 4 has been removed and is not in service. Bridge no. 5 carries the two main tracks out of the terminal southbound. Crossover tracks and dwarf signals are located on the bridge and under the 14th Street Viaduct.There are tracks tat take off of these tracks to the C&S mainline and freight yard and also the D&RGW 7th Street freight yard.
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RIP Track and Wash Racks
1960
Scope and Contents
Shows a clearer view of the sharp curvature of the Wye tracks which are in the upper left hand corner at 23rd Street. Closer view of repair tracks and wash rack. Employees' building and tower in background
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End of Denver Terminal Tracks at 23rd Street
1960
Scope and Contents
Union terminal tracks end at small building with "23rd Street" sign in center-left of photograph. Small building at right center is where wash rack is operated from. White building in background houses employees' locker rooms. There is a tower behind it, which houses the yardmaster's office. From left to right, the first track leads to a grain elevator which was burned down. The next track is third rail and extends about 1 1/2 miles from Denver Terminal tracks to 36th Street. The track taking off to the left from the rail beside the switch shanty on a sharp curve is one left of the Wye track referred to in photo X-7. Denargo No. 9 takes off from the 3rd rail further back near an engine and where automobiles are parked. The other leg of the Wye track comes in between the water tank and building at the upper left.
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Denver Union Terminal Tracks and Train Sheds
1960
Scope and Contents
Union Terminal building on left. Employee parking lot on right. Denver Union Station is to the left of the trains sheds. The low building attached to the depot is the Railway Express Company's. To the left side and toward the middle of the photo is the end of 19th Street, where it crosses the creamery tracks and turn left paralleling the terminal tracks to 20th Street, where it crosses to the west side of the tracks.
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Union Pacific Freight House and Docks
1960
Scope and Contents
Looking in opposite direction of X-4
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North End of Denver Union Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
UP Commisary building. Track in lower right-hand corner is UP track hat goes into and crosses the creamery tracks, then goes back t o the coach and 23rd Street yards. Up track ha three grade crossings, one of which is just beyond the UP commissary building at the right center. There is another grade crossing off the bottom of the photo just out of view, at 19th street;
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"Garden" Tracks and Freight Dock
1960
Scope and Contents
First building on left side of photo is the UP power house; behind that is the Denargo market. By the tracks on the right is the B.K. Sweeney building. Auto trailers are parked along No. 1 and No. 2 tracks in the middle and right side of the picture. In the center background at the far end of track No. 4 a car is spotted with a truck backed up to it receive or deliver freight. Tracks around this building curve with the building and this further restricts the view when working on these tracks.
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Top End of "Garden" Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Yard tower and buildings are at 23rd Street. The tower is the point from which all switching movements in this yard are directed. Engine and car are entering the ladder track No.2. Alongside of the box car can be seen the crossover to the house lead. In the lower left hand corner is a switch that crosses from the old main line to the house track lead. The next track is a switching lead that serves two ladder tracks. The engine in the background is on track No. 17. The ladder track to the left serves tracks Nos. 17 to 24, and that to the right serves No. 15 to No. 10. Track No. 16 is a short track entering No. 15 at the Broadway viaduct in the background. Also there is a track that takes off to the caboose track, horn track, and run around track to the lower end of the yard.
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Lower End of "Garden" Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Cars are spotted for loading and unloading as well as storing cars for future use. First two tracks on the left are Ayre elevator tracks and further from left to right are Nos. 1 to 6 garden tracks. There is a crossover extending across the entire garden tracks from right to left.
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Freights Houses and Docks
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight houses on right and left sides, docks in the middle. Three leads or ladder tracks with crossovers at different locations and an old mainline. These tracks all come into the house lead.
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CBQ Coach Yard and Repair Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
The outside track on the right is the Burlington main line eastbound. In upper right, the string of box cars are on the Burlington and UP transfer. There are three tracks here: receiving and delivery tracks, and the Wye track where passenger trains and engines are turned. This trackage is on a sharp curve, the two transfer tracks come together at the Burlington end and cross over the tail of wye tracks.
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South End Entrance to Denver Union Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
View of tracks into Union Terminal. Truck crossing tacks on 15th Street. There are eleven tracks through the terminal.
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South End Entrance to Denver Union Terminal
1960
Scope and Contents
These tracks used for all passenger trains as well as freight transfers. Building partially seen in lower left corner is tower "A." Rail to left of tower has been removed from service, leaving only the two tracks on the right side of the building to handle all traffic in and out of the terminal from this end or for through movements in the terminal. Buildings in this area are the Denver Post Warehouse, J.I. Case Building, Weicker Transfer Co., and the new post office terminal annex. Below retaining wall in foreground of picture is Cherry Creek. On No.1 track about halfway between the 16th Street viaduct in the foreground and 15th Street, there is a curve in the track , a dwarf signal and switch to route trains out on one of the twwo main tracks crossing the bridge over Cherry Creek.
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Union Pacific Freight House and Docks
1960
Scope and Contents
Freight cars spotted here for loading and unloading.The congestion of street traffic can further be seen from the end of the dock looking up Wyncoop Street in the middle of the picture. A freight car can be seen spotted at the Beatrice Food Company just over the top of truck trailers at the far end of the building.
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Rocky Mountain Warehouse Alley and Hassco Spur
1960
Scope and Contents
Buildings in center background are on Wyncoop Street between 18th and 19th Streets. 19th street runs between the tine building and buildings in foreground. The next two tracks to the right are known as Tri-way 1 and 2. The fourth track is known as Nobles Spur; the fifth is the middle track for Hendrie & Bolthoff,and the sixth serves the Beatrice Food Company. Extensive foot, truck, and automobile traffic in this area. In right of photo is the UP freight house, dock, and offices. There are very close clearances and heavy truck and pedestrian traffic in this alley.
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Denver Union Terminal Tracks
1960
Scope and Contents
Short train shed between tracks No. 10 and No. 11. To the left are the CB&Q team tracks and industrial area. Cars, engines, and automobiles park very close to tracks.
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Series XXXIII: Union Pacific Railroad: Pocatello, Idaho passenger depot and freight yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Union Pacific's facilities in Pocatello, Idaho and surrounding areas. The UP is a freight hauling railroad that operates 8,500 locomotives over 32,100 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. The Union Pacific Railroad system is the largest in the United States and it is one of the world's largest transportation companies. These photographs were not submitted to the Commission and as such do not have identifying exhibit numbers and the inclusion of some photographs in this series is tentative. Of interest in this series is the photographs of Union Pacific locomotives and rolling stock, the photographs of the Pocatello Passenger Depot, and documentation of the streets and industries in and around Pocatello.
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Industrial Siding with Grade Crossing
1960
Scope and Contents
"McLaughlin for Senator" sign.
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Yard Engine in Locomotive and Freight Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
"Road of the Streamliner" on unit
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Freight Cars and Tank Cars on Tracks with Yard Engines
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Units. UP Unit 1079.
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Freight Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Unit 1079
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Railroad Crossovers and Tank Cars
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Unit 1079
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Freight Cars on Tracks and Industries on Right
Scope and Contents
Ice dock on left side of photograph.
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Freight Cars on Crossover Tracks and Industries on Right
Scope and Contents
Ice dock in left side of photograph.
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Yard Engine in Locomotive and Freight Classification Yard
Scope and Contents
"Road of the Streamliner" on unit
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Freight Classification Yard
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Railroad Yard with Close Clearance
Scope and Contents
"Danger Impaired Clearance" sign. Locomotive in right of photograph.
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Cars on Railroad Track and Freight Cars in Background
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Freight Classification Yard
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Freight Classification Yard
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Railroad Track Crossover and Freight Cars
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Grade Crossing and Freight Cars
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Freight Yard
Scope and Contents
Ice dock in center-left of photograph.
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Railroad Crossovers and Industry
Scope and Contents
"Rocky Mountain Gas, Phone 856"
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Railroad Crossovers and Industry
Scope and Contents
"Rocky Mountain Gas, Phone 856"
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Freight Cars Next to Loading Platform
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Railroad Track Crossovers, Freight Cars and Tank Cars
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Loading Platform and Freight Cars
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Industrial Siding
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Industrial Siding
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Industrial Siding
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Union Pacific Locomotive Unit No. 1082
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Unit #1082, Baldwin VO 1000
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Cabooses and Freight Cars
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Freight Cars Next to Loading Platform
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Multi Track Loading and Unloading Platforms
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Freight Cars Next to Loading Platforms
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Intersection of Route 30 and Route 91/191
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing at busy intersection
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Intersection of Route 30 and Route 91/191
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing at busy intersection
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Intersection of Route 30 and Route 91/191
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing at busy intersection
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Union Pacific Locomotive 1499
Scope and Contents
GP7 in front, FP7 behind.
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Car Shops
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Industry Siding and Yard
Scope and Contents
Mostly freight cars and cabooses in yard
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Union Pacific Locomotive X-20
Scope and Contents
GE 8500 GTEL B Unit and Tender
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Union Pacific Locomotive X-20
Scope and Contents
Tender and Back Half of B Unit
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Union Pacific Passenger Depot
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Union Pacific Locomotives Nos. x1454, 510 and 273 or (279) F3A F3B, F9A & F9B, GP9
Scope and Contents
1454: F3A & F3B, 510 (in background): F9A & F9B, 273/(279): GP9.
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Freight Cars Under Platform Attached to Industry
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Rear End of Tender of Union Pacific Locomotive X-20, Locomotive to Left is SD 24 B-L
Scope and Contents
Union Pacific 21; Union Pacific 400 B
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Railroad Tracks Leading to Freight Yard and Passenger Depot
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Tracks Leading to Freight Yard and Pocatello Passenger Depot
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Railroad Track Crossovers Alongside Tank Cars and Freight Cars
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Union Pacific Passenger Cars on Tracks
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Union Pacific Locomotive Unit 426
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 24; Unit 426
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Series XXXIV: Washington Terminal Co. Railroad: Washington D.C. Union Station and Potomac Yards
Scope and Contents
This series consists of photographs of the Washington Terminal Company's facilities in Washington D.C . These photographs were submitted to the Commission as Employees' Exhibit 38, are referred to by the letter A in testimony, and were taken by Leo R. Anderson. Mr. Anderson was employed as a locomotive fireman by the WATC. The WATC is a corporation created in Washington D.C. to provide support to railroads using Washington's Union Station. It was established in 1901 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad; Amtrak now owns the controlling interest. The photographs in this series document the tracks in and around Washington Union Station, showing the complexity of train movements in the area. The series also documents the Potomac Yards and the car shops at Ivy City.
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Railway Express Warehouse, Track 4
Scope and Contents
Northbound movement out of Track 4, Express Warehouse showing switch target and fixed signal. To the left are Tracks 3, 2, and 1 express warehouse. This lead out of the warehouse proceeds into a main running track used by inbound and outbound passenger trains.
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View from Railway Express Warehouse
Scope and Contents
Passenger terminal, electrified. Note overhead wires and close clearances of tracks.
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Railway Express Warehouse, Track 4
Scope and Contents
Northbound movement out of Track 4, Express Warehouse showing switch target and fixed signal. To the left are Tracks 3, 2, and 1 express warehouse. This lead out of the warehouse proceeds into a main running track used by inbound and outbound passenger trains.
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Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
Scope and Contents
Passenger terminal, electrified. Note overhead wires and close clearances of tracks. Railway Express warehouse to right of frame.
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Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
Scope and Contents
Passenger terminal, electrified. Note overhead wires and close clearances of tracks. Railway Express warehouse to right of frame.
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West Yard of Washington Terminal Railroad
Scope and Contents
Washington DC Union Station, passenger terminal in background
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View from H Bridge in West Yard, Looking South
Scope and Contents
H Bridge, southbound, showing West Yard B&O Side Tracks 1 to 9, E Bridge Tracks 12 to 15 inclusive. K interlocking tower in left background. Picture also indicates the large amount of interlocking switches and cross-overs in this area. All movements through this location are governed by K interlocking tower.
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Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
Scope and Contents
Shows train movements in and about the K interlocking tower, and H and J bridges. The B&O, PRR, RFP, C&O, and Southern railroads use these facilities for their operation in the terminal area. (similar to A-22a)
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Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
Scope and Contents
B&O Unit #1450, EMD E-8-A
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Shows the signals at the right of the locomotive in a slow-clear position. Location is northbound tube with fixed signal in a slow clear position, which is observed by firemen who in return, relays signal indication to enginemen.
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Washington Union Station
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Proceeding into north and southbound tubes and reverse movement showing signals as observed by firemen located on left side of locomotive. Proceeding southbound on track No. 26, lower level Union Station concourse. Close clearance at points left of track where employees have to work in and about in performance of their duties necessitating the constant look-out by fireman doing the movement of the train.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Proceeding southbound on track No. 26, lower level Union Station concourse. Showing signals as observed by firemen located on left side of locomotive. Picture indicates approaching into cross-overs dividing the north and southbound tubes.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level Approaching Fan Chamber
Scope and Contents
Picture shows passing fan chamber. Headlight of another locomotive in the southbound tube can only be observed by fireman from his position on left side of locomotive. If the movement had to use the same track, only firemen could pass warning signal to enginemen. Also note close clearance from abutments.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Proceeding in reverse movement into tubes, showing signals as observed by firemen located on left side of locomotive. Picture shows indication of next signal being observed only by the firemen. Signal on left side which would govern reverse movement is shown later.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Shows the signals at the right of the locomotive in a slow-clear position. Location is northbound tube with fixed signal in a slow clear position, which is observed by firemen who in return, relays signal indication to enginemen.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Shows track curvature under the Union Station concourse lower level. Proceeding northbound into track which leads to track 29, 28, or 27. Note curvature of track, also signal governing movement beyond the double curve.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Northbound picture showing curvature of track, also leads and interlocking switches govern the movement 29, 28 and 27 respectively. To the right of the picture is the walkway where passengers board trains.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Shows a reverse movement under the Union Station concourse lower level. Signal on right hand pedestal in stop position. Observation of this signal by firemen on left side of locomotive. Close clearances in and about other tracks. High tension wires carrying 11,000 volts are pictured overhead.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Shows a reverse movement in the north and southbound tubes. Southbound movement out of Track 29 with the next signal in stop position and due to the curvature in the track, observation is by firemen on left side of locomotive.
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Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
Scope and Contents
Picture shows southward direction Track 26 showing close clearances and passage ways where employees must pass through. Firemen must be on constant look-out to protect employees.
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North End of Car Shop, View to South Showing Tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
Scope and Contents
Yard switching in this area has many hazardous features. Views obstructed by jacks, wheels, wheelbarrows, small carts and trucks and other items used by repairmen. Observation of obstruction in and about tracks in this area necessitates a constant look-out by the firemen on the left side of the engine for the safety of the employees in and about the shop area.
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Shop Area
Scope and Contents
Curvature of track and close clearance, constant look-out of firemen is needed to protect the employees working in and around shop area.
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Railway Express Warehouse Looking North with Cars in Track 6 to the Right and Cars in Track 5 to the Left
Scope and Contents
Engine working this warehouse area is headed north. Fireman's vision from left side of locomotive protects movement of said cars when any obstructions are in and around the car area. Trucks in picture must be cleared to prevent collisions and accidents.
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Railway Express Warehouse, Track No. 6 Looking North
Scope and Contents
Showing curvature of track, location of switch target, also derail target which is observed from the left side of the locomotive.
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Railway Express Warehouse, Track No. 4 Northbound
Scope and Contents
Northbound movement out of Track 4, Express Warehouse showing switch target and fixed signal. To the left are Tracks 3, 2, and 1 express warehouse. This lead out of the warehouse proceeds into a main running track used by inbound and outbound passenger trains.
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Railway Express Warehouse, Track 3
Scope and Contents
The light signal to the left of the pole is positioned low to the ground. In the center of the picture, there is a fixed signal that is in the stop position, governing all southbound movements. To the extreme right is a yard-switching locomotive with one car, proceeding south.
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West Yard, D.C. Union Station
Scope and Contents
B&O car with engine being moved on turntable. In the center of the picture toward the bottom is a fixed signal in the stopped position, which the fireman observes on the left side of the engine.
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View from H Bridge in West Yard, Looking South
Scope and Contents
Taken from H Bridge, showing the West Yard B&O Side Tracks 1 through 9 and E Bridge Tracks 12 through 15. Along with the K Interlocking Tower photograph, this photo indicates the large amount of interlocking switches and crossovers in this area. All movements through this location are governed by the K interlocking tower.
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Industrial Siding, West Yard
Scope and Contents
Shows close clearances and track curvature in the industries of the west yard.
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View from H Bridge of Tracks in West Yard
Scope and Contents
Shows the intricacies of train movements in the west yard. Notice the many switches and crossovers.
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View from H Bridge of Tracks in West Yard
Scope and Contents
Shows the intricacies of train movements in the west yard. Notice the many switches and crossovers.
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View of West Yard Tracks, Southern Railroad Passenger Car on Right
Scope and Contents
Shows train movements in and about the K interlocking tower, as well as H and J bridges. The B&O, PRR, RFP, C&O, and Southern railroads use these facilities for their operation in the terminal area.
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Under New York Avenue Bridge, Looking West
Scope and Contents
This shows close clearances and switches which are observed by the fireman and called to the engineman.
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View of B&O Main Line Passenger Tracks, Facing South
Scope and Contents
Used by the main line B&O passenger trains, cross-over tracks for yard use, with overhead wires. To the left, the tracks are used by the Pennsylvania Railroad inbound and outbound trains. In the upper-middle part of the picture, the signal bridge "L" governs the north and southbound movements.
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The Potomac Yards Roundhouse
Scope and Contents
The picture is taken looking east with the shop area running north and south.
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Potomac Yards, Hump Track
Scope and Contents
Picture shown with two yard switches pushing cars over the Hump in a southward movement. View taken from Route 1.
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Potomac Yards, Classification Yard and RFP Main Lines
Scope and Contents
On the left is a full view of the classification yards. To the right is a southern view of the main lines used by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad with a fixed position signal in view.
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Potomac Yards, Classification Yard and RFP Main Lines
Scope and Contents
On the right are the Potomac Yards and hump tracks. To the left are the northbound and southbound main lines used by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad.
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