U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs, 1960-1961
Collection Number: 5003 P
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
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Series I: Birmingham Southern Railroad: Industries and Yards
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 2 |
Break-up and Classification Yard
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 2 |
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Box 54 | Folder 3 |
Trackage of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Co
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 3 |
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Box 54 | Folder 4 |
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 4 |
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Box 54 | Folder 5 |
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Same movement as in photo I-3; shows progress of train into yard.
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Box 54 | Folder 5 |
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Box 54 | Folder 6 |
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Same movement as in photo I-3; shows progress of train and "S" curve train makes going
into the yard.
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Box 54 | Folder 6 |
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Box 54 | Folder 7 |
Steel Industry Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Industry is U.S. Pipe Shop.
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Box 54 | Folder 7 |
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Series II: Boston and Maine Railroad (B&M): Boston Terminal Yards
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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.
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Box 53 | Folder 21 |
Mystic Wharf Yard, Charlestown, Boston Terminal
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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.
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Box 53 | Folder 21 |
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Box 54 | Folder 8 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 8 |
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Box 54 | Folder 9 |
Yard 7 and Yard 4
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 9 |
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Box 54 | Folder 10 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
A House and B House tracks. Yard office in center of photo, behind semi-truck crossing
tracks on Water Street.
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Box 54 | Folder 10 |
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Box 54 | Folder 11 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 11 |
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Box 54 | Folder 12 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
A House and B House tracks. Yard office in center of photo behind Water Street crossing.
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Box 54 | Folder 12 |
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Box 54 | Folder 13 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 13 |
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Box 54 | Folder 14 |
Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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
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Box 54 | Folder 14 |
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Box 54 | Folder 15 |
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 15 |
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Box 54 | Folder 16 |
Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking East. B&M Unit #1209 no longer has piggyback trailer.
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Box 54 | Folder 16 |
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Box 54 | Folder 17 |
Yard 7 "The Hole" Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 17 |
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Box 54 | Folder 18 |
Yard 7, Second Section, "A" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking west, back of Yard Office in center of picture.
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Box 54 | Folder 18 |
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Box 54 | Folder 19 |
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 19 |
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Box 54 | Folder 20 |
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 20 |
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Box 54 | Folder 21 |
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 21 |
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Box 54 | Folder 22 |
"A" House Platforms, Yard 7, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 22 |
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Box 54 | Folder 23 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Eastward curvature, tracks crossover. Gates in front of crossing in "Up" position.
Second unprotected crossing in front of yard office.
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Box 54 | Folder 23 |
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Box 54 | Folder 24 |
Yard 7, Unprotected Crossing, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 24 |
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Box 54 | Folder 25 |
Yard 7 "C" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 25 |
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Box 54 | Folder 26 |
Yard 7 "C" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 26 |
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Box 54 | Folder 27 |
Yard 7 "A" House, Lechmere Square, Cambridge
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 27 |
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Box 54 | Folder 28 |
Yard 7 First Section, A House, Lechmere Square
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 28 |
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Box 54 | Folder 29 |
View of Lower Yard 9 from Tower 5
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 29 |
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Box 54 | Folder 30 |
View of Lower Yard 9 from Tower 5
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Scope and Contents
Lower Yard 9 as seen from Tower 5, a controlling tower for all power operated switches
in unsignalled territory
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Box 54 | Folder 30 |
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Box 54 | Folder 31 |
Lower Yard 9
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 31 |
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Box 54 | Folder 32 |
Yard 9
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 32 |
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Box 54 | Folder 33 |
Lower Yard 8
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 33 |
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Series III: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O): Chicago Division
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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.
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Box 53 | Folder 20 |
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
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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.
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Box 53 | Folder 20 |
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Box 55 | Folder 76 |
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, East End of Robey Street Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
A more precise view of the ready track and the Pullman Yards. (Robey Street is now
Damen Avenue).
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Box 55 | Folder 76 |
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Box 55 | Folder 79 |
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, East End of Robey Street Yard
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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.
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Box 55 | Folder 79 |
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Box 56 | Folder 60 |
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 60 |
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Box 56 | Folder 62 |
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 62 |
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Box 56 | Folder 63 |
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 63 |
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Box 56 | Folder 65 |
B&O General Yards
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 65 |
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Box 56 | Folder 67 |
Hotpoint Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 67 |
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Box 56 | Folder 121 |
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 121 |
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Box 56 | Folder 122 |
B&O General Yards
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 122 |
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Box 56 | Folder 124 |
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 124 |
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Box 63 | Folder 107 |
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 107 |
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Box 63 | Folder 108 |
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Pullman Yard
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 108 |
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Box 63 | Folder 109 |
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard, Classification of storage yard area
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 109 |
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Series IV: Central Railroad of New Jersey: Buttonwood Yards and Wilkes-Barre Interchange
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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.
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Box 53 | Folder 9 |
Buttonwood Yard Interchange between Pennsylvania Railroad and Central Railroad Co
of New Jersey
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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.
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Box 53 | Folder 9 |
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Box 53 | Folder 10 |
Buttonwood Yard, Public Crossing
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 11 |
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Box 53 | Folder 12 |
Lower Yard of Buttonwood Yards
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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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Box 53 | Folder 12 |
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Box 53 | Folder 13 |
Industry Track at Hazard Wire Works
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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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Box 53 | Folder 13 |
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Box 53 | Folder 14 |
Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
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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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Box 53 | Folder 15 |
Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
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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 15 |
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Box 53 | Folder 16 |
Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Yard and Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 16 |
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Box 53 | Folder 17 |
Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Yard and Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 17 |
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Box 53 | Folder 18 |
Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre Yard and Pennsylvania Railroad Freight House Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 18 |
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Box 53 | Folder 19 |
Pennsylvania Railroad and CNJ Interchange with Lehigh Valley Railroad
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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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Box 53 | Folder 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 33 |
Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
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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 33 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 35 |
Buttonwood Yard photographed from Old Buttonwood Road looking East
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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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Box 53 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 92 |
Hazard Wire Works Industrial Siding
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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 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 93 |
Hazard Wire Works Industrial Siding
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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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Box 53 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 98 |
Hazard Wire Works Industrial Siding
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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 53 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 147 |
Railroad Tracks with Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Same crossing as shown in exhibit Z-6.
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Box 58 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 148 |
Railroad Tracks with Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Same crossing as shown in exhibit Z-6.
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Box 58 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 151 |
Pennsylvania Unit #8643
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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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Box 58 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards
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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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Box 53 | Folder 2 |
CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Pulling a passenger train. Manufacturer: EMD, Model GP 7
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Box 53 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 24 |
CNW Main Line
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
CNW main line westbound to right, PRR to left. Approaching Western Avenue Interlocking
Plant.
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Box 53 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 87 |
Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill
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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 53 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 3 |
CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal (engineer side)
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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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Box 60 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 4 |
CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal (fireman side)
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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 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 5 |
CNW Main Line Approaching Kedzie Avenue Interlocking from East
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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 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 6 |
Kedzie Avenue Interlocking Plant
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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 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 7 |
CNW Main Line Westward at Oak Park
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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 7 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 8 |
Passenger train at Melrose Park Depot
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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 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 9 |
CNW Passenger train headed west
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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 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 10 |
Main line and Maywood lead being worked on with a Burro Crane
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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 10 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 11 |
Passenger train headed west towards Elmhurst, Illinois
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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 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 12 |
Cottage Hill Avenue Crossing and the Elmhurst Depot
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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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Box 60 | Folder 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 13 |
North End of Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 14 |
South End of Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 15 |
South End of Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 16 |
South End Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 17 |
South End Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 18 |
South End Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 19 |
Crest of Hump and General Yardmaster's Station, Yard No. 5
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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 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 20 |
Crest of Hump (upper and lower levels), Yard No. 5
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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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Box 60 | Folder 20 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 21 |
Eastward Below Crest of Hump, Yard No. 5
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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 60 | Folder 21 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 22 |
East End of Yard No. 2
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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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Box 60 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 23 |
East end of Yard No. 4 and a portion of Yard No. 2
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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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Box 60 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 24 |
Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill
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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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Box 60 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 25 |
View West from Manheim Road Bridge
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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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Box 60 | Folder 25 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 26 |
View East from Mannheim Road Bridge
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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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Box 60 | Folder 26 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 27 |
Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets
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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 60 | Folder 27 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 28 |
Taylor and Rockwell Streets Area
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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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Box 60 | Folder 28 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 29 |
Taylor and Rockwell Streets Area
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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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Box 60 | Folder 29 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 30 |
Taylor and Rockwell Streets Area, Looking North
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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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Box 60 | Folder 30 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 31 |
View of Wood Street Yards
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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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Box 60 | Folder 31 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 116 |
View of Wood Street Yards
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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 60 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 2 |
CNW main line approaching Kedzie Avenue Interlocking Plant
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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 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 3 |
North End of Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 62 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 4 |
South End of Proviso Yard No. 9
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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 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 5 |
Eastward Below Crest of Hump, Yard No. 5
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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 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 6 |
East End of Track No. 3 In Former Yard No. 3
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
CNW Unit #4101-A
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Box 62 | Folder 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 7 |
East End of Track No. 3 In Former Yard No. 3
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
C&NW Unit #4101-A
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Box 62 | Folder 7 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 8 |
Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill
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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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Box 62 | Folder 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 9 |
Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets
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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 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 10 |
Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 11 |
Taylor and Rockwell Street Area, Looking South and East
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close up of track crossovers and diamond crossings.
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Box 62 | Folder 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 12 |
B&O Tracks in Wood Street Yard
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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 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 13 |
East End of Wood Street Yard
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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 62 | Folder 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 145 |
CNW Locomotive #1653 at platform in passenger terminal
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Pulling a passenger train. Manufacturer: EMD, Model GP 7
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Box 63 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series VI: Chicago River and Indiana Railroad: Chicago Industries and Union Stock
Yards
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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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Box 56 | Folder 131 |
Cars being shoved into warehouse
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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 131 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 132 |
Cars being shoved into warehouse
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 133 |
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company
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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 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 134 |
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company
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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 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 135 |
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 136 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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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 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 137 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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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 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 138 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 139 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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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 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 140 |
View towards the east into receiving yard
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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 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 141 |
Western Avenue Bridge, fireman's side
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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 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 142 |
Western Avenue Bridge, engineer's side
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 143 |
Industrial Siding, Armour Animal Feed Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 143 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 144 |
View from Fireman's Side of Classification Track
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 145 |
Cut of cars being shoved from Halstead Yard
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 146 |
Back of the yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note employee riding on the side of the boxcar.
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Box 56 | Folder 146 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 147 |
Halsted Street Yard
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 148 |
Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides.
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Box 56 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 149 |
Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides.
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Box 56 | Folder 149 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 150 |
Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance on both sides.
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Box 56 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 151 |
Loading Platform, Hygrade Meat Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 152 |
Loading Platform, Hygrade Meat Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 153 |
Hygrade Meat Plant
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance, on Emerald Avenue by Hygrade Plant.
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Box 56 | Folder 153 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 154 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 155 |
New Century Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 155 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 156 |
New Century Plant
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Industry siding of the New Century Plant, just east of the Manhattan Brewery.
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Box 56 | Folder 156 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 157 |
New Century Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 157 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 158 |
New Century Plant
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 158 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 159 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 160 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 161 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 162 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 163 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 164 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 165 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 166 |
Hygrade Meat Plant
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Switching operation at Hygrade Plant on South Emerald Avenue, fireman's side.
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Box 56 | Folder 166 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 167 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 168a |
Hygrade Meat Plant
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Switching operation at Hygrade Plant on South Emerald Avenue, fireman's side.
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Box 56 | Folder 168a |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 168b |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 169 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 170 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 171 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 172 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 173 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 174 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 175 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 176 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 56 | Folder 177 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series VII: Denver's Burnham Yards: The Rio Grande (DRGW), Colorado & Southern, and
Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) facilities
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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.
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Box 60 | Folder 37 |
Burnham Car Shops
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Car shop and passenger cars on tracks.
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Box 60 | Folder 37 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 116 |
Burnham Car Shops
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Freight cars, gondolas and tank car in picture as well.
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Box 63 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 118 |
Freight Houses
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Freight cars on tracks next to loading platforms.
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Box 63 | Folder 118 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 119 |
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Freight houses to right of frame.
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Box 63 | Folder 119 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 120 |
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver, between 14th and 16th Streets.
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Box 63 | Folder 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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
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Box 63 | Folder 146 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 148 |
Burnham Car Shops and Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 149 |
Burnham Car Shops
|
1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 149 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 150 |
Burnham Car Shops
|
1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 151 |
Burnham Car Shops
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Car shop and passenger cars on tracks.
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Box 63 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 152 |
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Location in downtown Denver.
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Box 63 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 153 |
Burnham Car Shops
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tank cars in foreground are not on tracks.
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Box 63 | Folder 153 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 154 |
Burnham Yards
|
1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 154 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 155 |
Grade Crossing
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Corner of Market and 21st Street, in downtown Denver.
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Box 63 | Folder 155 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 156 |
Grade Crossing
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Corner of Market and 21st Street, in downtown Denver.
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Box 63 | Folder 156 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 157 |
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver
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Box 63 | Folder 157 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 158 |
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver, between 14th and 16th Streets.
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Box 63 | Folder 158 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 159 |
D&RGW Railroad Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Bridge over Cherry Creek, downtown Denver, between 14th and 16th Streets.
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Box 63 | Folder 159 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 160 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 161 |
Industrial Siding
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Location probably in downtown Denver.
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Box 63 | Folder 161 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 162 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 163 |
Burham Shops and Roundhouse
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
DRGW Unit #5651; Burnham Yard Shops and turntable.
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Box 63 | Folder 163 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 164 |
Rio Grande Mechanical Department, Burnham Shops
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Empire Gas and Electric Equipment industry in right of photograph.
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Box 63 | Folder 164 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 165 |
Grade Crossing Over Empty Railroad Tracks
|
1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 165 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 166 |
Rio Grande Mechanical Department, Burnham Shops
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Empire Gas and Electric Equipment industry in right of photograph.
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Box 63 | Folder 166 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series VIII: Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway: mining and shipping operations
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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.
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Box 59 | Folder 97 |
Ore Train in Open Pit Mine Switching Locomotive and Slug
|
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit #1204
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Box 59 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 98 |
Open Pit Mine and Ore Cars
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Units 1204 and 1206
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Box 59 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 99 |
Open Pit Mine and Ore Cars
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 1202
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Box 59 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 100 |
Open Pit Mine
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Box 59 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 101 |
Open Pit Mine
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Box 59 | Folder 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 102 |
Open Pit Mine
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Box 59 | Folder 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 103 |
Open Pit Mine with Ore Train and Slug
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 1205
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Box 59 | Folder 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 104 |
Ore Trains in Pit Mine
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Units 1204 and 1206
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Box 59 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 105 |
Open Pit Mine
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Box 59 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 106 |
Ore Cars and Ore Train
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Ore Cars 33060 and 27072. Ore train and slug in background.
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Box 59 | Folder 106 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 107 |
Ore Cars on Pier
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Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships.
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Box 59 | Folder 107 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 108 |
Ore Cars on Pier
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Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships. Cab view from engineer's side on
approach to the ore dock
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Box 59 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 109 |
Ore Cars on Viaduct
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180 (manufacturer: EMD model: SD 18) with ship, the U.S.S. Elbert H. Gary.
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Box 59 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 110 |
Ore Cars on Pier
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Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships. Cab view from fireman's side on approach
to the ore dock.
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Box 59 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 111 |
Ore Cars on Pier
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Scope and Contents
On viaduct. View from fireman's side of the cab.
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Box 59 | Folder 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 112 |
Ore Cars on Pier
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Scope and Contents
On viaduct to loading docks and container ships. Cab view from fireman's side on approach
to the ore dock.
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Box 59 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 113 |
View of Locomotive and Ore Train from Fireman's Side
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Box 59 | Folder 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 114 |
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
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Scope and Contents
DMIR caboose.
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Box 59 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 115 |
View Out of Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 116 |
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
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Scope and Contents
DMIR caboose.
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Box 59 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 117 |
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 118 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 59 | Folder 118 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 119 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 59 | Folder 119 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 120 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 59 | Folder 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 121 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 59 | Folder 121 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 122 |
Railroad Tracks and Grade Crossing
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Box 59 | Folder 122 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 123 |
View of Ore Train from Engineer's Side
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Box 59 | Folder 123 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 124 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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Box 59 | Folder 124 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 125 |
DMIR Unit 159 with Gondola
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 9
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Box 59 | Folder 125 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 126 |
Ore Cars and Ore Dock Seen From Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 126 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 127 |
Ore Cars in Yard Seen From Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 127 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 128 |
Ore Cars and Ore Dock Seen From Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 128 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 129 |
Ore Cars on Pier
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Scope and Contents
View out of fireman's side of cab. Photograph labeled "End of Block."
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Box 59 | Folder 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 130 |
Locomotive Cab: Fireman's Side
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Box 59 | Folder 130 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 132 |
Flat Car and Ore Train
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Box 59 | Folder 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 133 |
View of Fireman's Side of Locomotive and Ore Train
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Box 59 | Folder 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 134 |
View of Ore Train from Engineer's Side
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Box 59 | Folder 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 135 |
View of Ore Train from Engineer's Side
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Box 59 | Folder 135 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 136 |
Viaduct to Ore Dock
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180, Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18, with ore cars.
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Box 59 | Folder 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 137 |
Viaduct to Ore Dock
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180, Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18, with ore cars.
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Box 59 | Folder 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 138 |
Ore Cars in Yard
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Box 59 | Folder 138 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 139 |
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 140 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 141 |
Viaduct to Ore Dock
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Unit 180, Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18, with ore cars.
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Box 59 | Folder 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 142 |
Ore Cars in Yard
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Box 59 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 143 |
Ore Cars on Viaduct
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Box 59 | Folder 143 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 144 |
Railroad Tracks on Viaduct
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Box 59 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 145 |
Railroad Tracks on Viaduct
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Box 59 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 146 |
View Out of Engineer's Side of Locomotive
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Box 59 | Folder 146 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 147 |
View from Locomotive Approaching Ore Dock
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Box 59 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 148 |
Ore Train on Viaduct
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Box 59 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 149 |
Ore Train on Viaduct
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Scope and Contents
View from fireman's side of locomotive.
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Box 59 | Folder 149 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 150 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab on Viaduct
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Box 59 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 151 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 152 |
Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Ore Train
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Scope and Contents
Unknown Locomotive.
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Box 59 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 153 |
Cab View from Fireman's Side
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Box 59 | Folder 153 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 154 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 59 | Folder 154 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 38 |
View from Fireman's Side
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Scope and Contents
Duluth RR (see box 59, f 114)
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Box 60 | Folder 38 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 39 |
Ore Cars and Railroad Track Crossovers
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Scope and Contents
Full ore cars in background.
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Box 60 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 40 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 60 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 41 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 60 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 42 |
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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Box 60 | Folder 42 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 43 |
DMIR Unit 180 on Viaduct
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18
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Box 60 | Folder 43 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 44 |
Open Pit Mine
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Box 60 | Folder 44 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 45 |
Flat Car and Ore Train
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Scope and Contents
Approaching viaduct and ore docks. DMIR Caboose C-161.
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Box 60 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 46 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 47 |
Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Ore Train
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Scope and Contents
Unknown Locomotive.
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Box 60 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 48 |
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side
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Box 60 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 49 |
Ore Train on Viaduct
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Scope and Contents
View from fireman's side of locomotive.
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Box 60 | Folder 49 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 50 |
View of Fireman's Side of Locomotive and Ore Train
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Box 60 | Folder 50 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 51 |
View of Engineer's Side of Locomotive Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 51 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 52 |
Fireman's Side of Ore Train
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Scope and Contents
Big container ships at ore dock.
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Box 60 | Folder 52 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 53 |
Viaduct and Ore Cars
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Scope and Contents
DM&IR Unit 123 pulling a caboose with employees riding on the back.
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Box 60 | Folder 53 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 54 |
DMIR Unit 180 on Viaduct to Ore Dock
|
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 18
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Box 60 | Folder 54 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 55 |
View of Locomotive and Ore Train from Fireman's Side
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Box 60 | Folder 55 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 56 |
Ore Cars and Ore Train
|
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Scope and Contents
DMIR Ore Cars 33060 and 27072. Ore train and slug in background.
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Box 60 | Folder 56 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 57 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 57 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 58 |
DMIR Unit 159 with Gondola
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 9
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Box 60 | Folder 58 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 59 |
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
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Box 60 | Folder 59 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 60 |
Ore Train on Fireman's Side
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Box 60 | Folder 60 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 61 |
Ore Train and Ore Cars on Tracks
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Box 60 | Folder 61 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 62 |
Ore Cars
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Box 60 | Folder 62 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 63 |
Track Speeder
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 60 | Folder 63 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 64 |
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
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Box 60 | Folder 64 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 65 |
Ore Train on Viaduct
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Box 60 | Folder 65 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 66 |
Ore Cars and Ore Train on Viaduct from Fireman's Side
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Box 60 | Folder 66 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 67 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 67 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 68 |
Ore Cars in Yard Seen From Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 68 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 69 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 69 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 70 |
View of Ore Cars on Viaduct
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Box 60 | Folder 70 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 71 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab of Oncoming Ore Train
|
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Box 60 | Folder 71 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 72 |
Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Unit 159
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 9.
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Box 60 | Folder 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 73 |
Track Speeder and Grade Crossing Over Tracks
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way employee.
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Box 60 | Folder 73 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 74 |
View from Fireman's Side of Ore Train
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Box 60 | Folder 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 75 |
Ore Cars on Tracks
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Box 60 | Folder 75 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 76 |
Engineer's Side of Ore Train on Viaduct
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Scope and Contents
Taken from cab of DMIR Unit 180.
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Box 60 | Folder 76 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 77 |
Engineer's Side of Locomotive from Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 78 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 78 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 79 |
Open Pit Mine and Railroad Tracks
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Box 60 | Folder 79 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 80 |
Track Speeder and Grade Crossings Over Tracks
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 60 | Folder 80 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 81 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 81 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 82 |
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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Box 60 | Folder 82 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 83 |
Ore Cars on Tracks and Railroad Crossovers
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Box 60 | Folder 83 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 84 |
View Out of Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 84 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 85 |
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Cab
|
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Box 60 | Folder 85 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 86 |
Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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Box 60 | Folder 86 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 87 |
Ore Cars
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Box 60 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 88 |
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
|
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Box 60 | Folder 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 89 |
Ore Cars and Ore Train
|
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Box 60 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 90 |
Ore Cars and Ore Train
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Box 60 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 91 |
Locomotive Cab on Engineer's Side
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Box 60 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 92 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 93 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 94 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
|
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Box 60 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 95 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Box 60 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 96 |
View from Fireman's Side of Ore Cars on Viaduct
|
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Scope and Contents
Container ships at ore dock.
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Box 60 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 97 |
View from Engineer's Side of Locomotive
|
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Box 60 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 98 |
View of Ore Cars from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
|
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Box 60 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 100 |
Engineer's Side of Cab
|
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Scope and Contents
Engineer's side of cab. DM&IR RR
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Box 60 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 101 |
Track Speeder
|
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Scope and Contents
Maintenance of Way worker.
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Box 60 | Folder 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 102 |
Ore Cars
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Box 60 | Folder 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 103 |
Viaduct and Ore Cars
|
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Scope and Contents
DM&IR Unit 123 pulling a caboose with employees riding on the back.
|
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Box 60 | Folder 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 104 |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Box 60 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 105 |
Freight Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Scope and Contents
Unknown location; tentatively identified as Proctor Yards in Minnesota.
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Box 60 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 106 |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Box 60 | Folder 106 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 107a |
Ore Cars and Railroad Track Crossovers
|
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Scope and Contents
Fuel pumps in background.
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Box 60 | Folder 107a |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 107b |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
|
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Box 60 | Folder 107b |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 108a |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
|
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Box 60 | Folder 108a |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 108b |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
|
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Box 60 | Folder 108b |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 109a |
Grade Crossing Over Tracks
|
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Box 60 | Folder 109a |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 109b |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
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Box 60 | Folder 109b |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 110 |
Ore Cars on Railroad Tracks on Approach to Viaduct
|
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Box 60 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 111 |
Freight House, Round House and Turntable
|
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Box 60 | Folder 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 112 |
Freight House, Round House and Turntable
|
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Box 60 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 113 |
Freight House, Round House and Turntable
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Box 60 | Folder 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 114 |
Ore Cars on Railroad Tracks
|
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Box 60 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 115 |
Ore Cars and Railroad Crossovers
|
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Box 60 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 168 |
Engineer's Side of Locomotive Cab
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Box 63 | Folder 168 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series IX: Great Northern Railway: Everett and Seattle, Washington
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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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Box 53 | Folder 121 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 220
|
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Scope and Contents
GN Unit #220. Manufacturer: ALCO Type: RS3
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Box 53 | Folder 121 |
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Box 53 | Folder 122 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 220
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Scope and Contents
GN Unit #220. Manufacturer: ALCO Type: RS3
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Box 53 | Folder 122 |
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Box 53 | Folder 123 |
Great Northern Pacific Locomotive 220
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Scope and Contents
GN Unit #220. Manufacturer: ALCO Type: RS3
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Box 53 | Folder 123 |
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Box 53 | Folder 124 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
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Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Box 53 | Folder 124 |
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Box 53 | Folder 125 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
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Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Box 53 | Folder 125 |
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Box 53 | Folder 126 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
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Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Box 53 | Folder 126 |
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Box 53 | Folder 127 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
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Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Box 53 | Folder 127 |
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Box 53 | Folder 128 |
Great Northern Railroad Locomotive 159
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Scope and Contents
GN 159 Manufacturer: EMD Type: NW2
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Box 53 | Folder 128 |
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Box 57 | Folder 66 |
Occidental Avenue
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Scope and Contents
East side track, just south of crossover where GN shoves across.
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Box 57 | Folder 66 |
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Box 59 | Folder 2 |
View of King Street Station from Holgate Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 2 |
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Box 59 | Folder 3 |
View of King Street Station from Holgate Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 3 |
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Box 59 | Folder 4 |
North End of New Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 4 |
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Box 59 | Folder 5 |
West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 5 |
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Box 59 | Folder 6 |
West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 6 |
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Box 59 | Folder 7 |
Tracks to the South of King Street Passenger Station
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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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Box 59 | Folder 7 |
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Box 59 | Folder 8 |
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
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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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Box 59 | Folder 8 |
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Box 59 | Folder 9 |
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
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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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Box 59 | Folder 9 |
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Box 59 | Folder 10 |
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
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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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Box 59 | Folder 10 |
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Box 59 | Folder 11 |
Seventh Avenue Trackage
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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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Box 59 | Folder 11 |
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Box 59 | Folder 12 |
Tracks Located Under Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 59 | Folder 12 |
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Box 59 | Folder 13 |
Milwaukee Road Engines Next to Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 59 | Folder 13 |
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Box 59 | Folder 14 |
Yard Engine Approaching on Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line
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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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Box 59 | Folder 14 |
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Box 59 | Folder 15 |
Yard Tracks Located Under and Adjacent to Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 59 | Folder 15 |
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Box 59 | Folder 16 |
Industries on Left of Picture Serviced by Fifth Avenue Switch Jobs
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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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Box 59 | Folder 16 |
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Box 59 | Folder 17 |
South End of Occidental Avenue
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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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Box 59 | Folder 17 |
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Box 59 | Folder 18 |
Occidental Avenue Industries
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
NP crossover leading off Occidental Avenue to NP Yard.
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Box 59 | Folder 18 |
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Box 59 | Folder 19 |
Occidental Avenue Industries
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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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Box 59 | Folder 19 |
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Box 59 | Folder 20 |
Occidental Avenue Industries
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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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Box 59 | Folder 20 |
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Box 59 | Folder 21 |
Extreme South End of Occidental Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note condition of rails, debris scattered around, close clearances, all of which require
constant lookout.
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Box 59 | Folder 21 |
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Box 59 | Folder 22 |
Washington Iron Works Building
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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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Box 59 | Folder 22 |
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Box 59 | Folder 23 |
Washington Iron Works Building
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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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Box 59 | Folder 23 |
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Box 59 | Folder 24 |
Track Leading Around to Washington Iron Works from Occidental Avenue
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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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Box 59 | Folder 24 |
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Box 59 | Folder 25 |
Washington Iron Works Property
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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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Box 59 | Folder 26 |
Continuation of Tracks Through Washington Iron Works Building
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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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Box 59 | Folder 27 |
Washington Iron Works Building
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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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Box 59 | Folder 27 |
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Box 59 | Folder 28 |
Seattle Plumbing Supply Company and Other Industry Sidings
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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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Box 59 | Folder 29 |
Interbay Yard: Roundhouse, Store House, Storage Tracks
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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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Box 59 | Folder 29 |
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Box 59 | Folder 30 |
North End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 31 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 31 |
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Box 59 | Folder 32 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking north, showing curvature of track, and crossover between No. 12 and No. 13
tracks.
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Box 59 | Folder 33 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Photograph taken from Dravus Street Bridge.
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Box 59 | Folder 34 |
Center of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 34 |
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Box 59 | Folder 35 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 36 |
"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
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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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Box 59 | Folder 37 |
Extreme South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 37 |
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Box 59 | Folder 38 |
Crossing Over Onto Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line from Seventh Avenue Switching
Job
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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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Box 59 | Folder 38 |
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Box 59 | Folder 39 |
Crossing Over Onto Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line from Seventh Avenue Switching
Job
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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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Box 59 | Folder 39 |
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Box 59 | Folder 40 |
Crossing Over Onto Milwaukee Road-Union Pacific Main Line from Seventh Avenue Switching
Job
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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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Box 59 | Folder 40 |
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Box 59 | Folder 41 |
Common User Track Under Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 59 | Folder 42 |
Alaskan Way Viaduct at Atlantic Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 43 |
Atlantic Street Crossing by Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 59 | Folder 44 |
East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 44 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 45 |
East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 46 |
East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
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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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Box 59 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 47 |
Looking South Towards Seattle House Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 48 |
Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo
Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 49 |
South Occidental Avenue
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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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Box 59 | Folder 49 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 50 |
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
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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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Box 59 | Folder 50 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 51 |
Seventh Avenue Trackage
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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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Box 59 | Folder 51 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 52 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main line to the left.
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Box 59 | Folder 52 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 53 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 59 | Folder 53 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 54 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 59 | Folder 54 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 55 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View of grade crossing, along side tank and freight cars next to yard office.
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Box 59 | Folder 55 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 56 |
Great Northern's Everett Main Line
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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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Box 59 | Folder 56 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 57 |
Scott Paper Co. Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 57 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 58 |
Fork Cars Moving Flat Car on Industrial Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 58 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 59 |
Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Shows the track leading into Robinson Mill. Note the crossover and curvature on the
track.
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Box 59 | Folder 59 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 60 |
Loading Freight at Robinson Mill
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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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Box 59 | Folder 60 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 93 |
Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Taken within the confines of the Scott Paper Company works.
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Box 59 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 94 |
Flatcar and Gondola on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 95 |
Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Taken within the confines of the Scott Paper Company works.
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Box 59 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 96 |
Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Taken within the confines of the Scott Paper Company works.
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Box 59 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 131 |
North End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 131 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 36 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 60 | Folder 36 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 12 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 13 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 14 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 15 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 16 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 17 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 18 |
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
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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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Box 63 | Folder 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 19 |
Freight Cars on Tracks
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Northbound extra freight, Seattle to Everett; taken at Golden Gardens.
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Box 63 | Folder 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 20 |
Freight Cars on Track
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Northbound extra freight, Seattle to Everett; taken at Golden Gardens.
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Box 63 | Folder 20 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 21 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 21 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 22 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Industry track that goes to Robinson Mill.
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Box 63 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 23 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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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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Box 63 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 24 |
Scott Paper Mill Industry Siding
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1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 25 |
Scott Paper Mill Industry Siding
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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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Box 63 | Folder 25 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 26 |
Milwaukee Road Unit #621 Next to Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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 26 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 27 |
Milwaukee Road Unit #621 Next to Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 28 |
Fork Cars Moving Flat Car on Industrial Siding
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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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Box 63 | Folder 28 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 29 |
Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
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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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Box 63 | Folder 29 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 30 |
Scott Paper Company Industrial Siding
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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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Box 63 | Folder 30 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 31 |
Great Northern Locomotive Unit 351-A
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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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Box 63 | Folder 31 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 32 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Track crossing and running to left of picture into chipboard plant, Robinson Mill.
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Box 63 | Folder 32 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 33 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Track crossing and running to left of picture into chipboard plant, Robinson Mill.
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Box 63 | Folder 33 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 34 |
Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track
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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 34 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 35 |
Robinson Mill Industry Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Freight car on track next to platform.
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Box 63 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 36 |
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation
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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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Box 63 | Folder 36 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 37 |
Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track
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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 37 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 38 |
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard)
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main line to left, runs north and south along Bayside Yard.
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Box 63 | Folder 38 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 39 |
Washington Iron Works Building
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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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Box 63 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 40 |
Industries oServiced by Fifth Avenue Switch Jobs
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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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Box 63 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 41 |
Seattle Plumbing Supply Company and Other Industry Sidings
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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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Box 63 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 42 |
Center of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 42 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 43 |
North End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 43 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 44 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 44 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 45 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 46 |
South End of Interbay Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 47 |
"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
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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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Box 63 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 48 |
"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
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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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Box 63 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 49 |
"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
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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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Box 63 | Folder 49 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 50 |
Common User Tracks Under Spokane St. Viaduct
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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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Box 63 | Folder 50 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 51 |
"7th Avenue" Tracks, Downtown Seattle Area
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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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Box 63 | Folder 51 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 52 |
West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
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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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Box 63 | Folder 52 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 53 |
West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct at S. Main Street
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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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Box 63 | Folder 53 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 54 |
Milwaukee Road Unit 621
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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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Box 63 | Folder 54 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 55 |
Tracks on West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 63 | Folder 55 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 56 |
Tracks on West Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct
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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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Box 63 | Folder 56 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 57 |
East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
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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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Box 63 | Folder 57 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 58 |
East Side of Alaskan Way Viaduct, North of Atlantic Street
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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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Box 63 | Folder 58 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 59 |
Alaskan Way Viaduct at Atlantic Street
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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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Box 63 | Folder 59 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 60 |
View From Yard Office
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Great Northern Locomotive Unit #119. King Street Passenger Station clock tower in
background.
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Box 63 | Folder 60 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 61 |
Seattle House Yard Looking South from Yard Office
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1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 61 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 62 |
Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo
Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 62 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 63 |
Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo
Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 63 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 64 |
Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, and Pacific Coast Main Lines at Argo
Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 64 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 65 |
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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Box 63 | Folder 65 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 66 |
Occidental Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
East side track, just south of crossover where GN shoves across.
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Box 63 | Folder 66 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 114 |
Seattle House Yard Looking North
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
King Street Passenger Station clock tower in background.
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Box 63 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series X: Great Northern Railway: Minneapolis Junction
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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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Box 53 | Folder 190 |
Freight Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 190 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 117 |
Freight Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Box 60 | Folder 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 118 |
Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Box 60 | Folder 118 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 119 |
Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Box 60 | Folder 119 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 120 |
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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Box 60 | Folder 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 122 |
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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Box 60 | Folder 122 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 15 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 16 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 17 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 18 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 19 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 20 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 20 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 21 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 21 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 22 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 23 |
Curved Tracks Around Minneapolis Junction
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Roundhouse crews switch cars in both directions.
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Box 61 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 24 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 25 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 25 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 26 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 26 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 27 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 27 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 28 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 28 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 29 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 29 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 30 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 30 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 31 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 31 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 32 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 32 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 33 |
Reverse Curve at Minneapolis Junction
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate in either direction
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Box 61 | Folder 33 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 34 |
Transfer Movement Around Curve at Minneapolis Junction
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate in either direction
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Box 61 | Folder 34 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 35 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 36 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 36 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 37 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 37 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 38 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 38 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 39 |
Northern Pacific Industry Tracks in the Vicinity of Great Northern Tracks
|
1960 |
Box 61 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 40 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 41 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 42 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 42 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 43 |
Main Lines and Lower East End or Union Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed both directions
|
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Box 61 | Folder 43 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 44 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 44 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 45 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 46 |
Lower End of Union Yard and Part of Chicago Northwestern Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions.
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Box 61 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 47 |
Crossing and Curves Around Great Northern Roundhouse
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines headed either direction.
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Box 61 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 48 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 49 |
Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Box 61 | Folder 49 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 50 |
Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Box 61 | Folder 50 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 51 |
Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
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Box 61 | Folder 51 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 52 |
Freight Yard
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign on small building on left reads "East Minneapolis"
|
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Box 61 | Folder 52 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 53 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 53 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 54 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 54 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 55 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 55 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 56 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 56 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 57 |
Great Northern Tracks in Minneapolis Junction Yard Around Curve
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed both directions.
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Box 61 | Folder 57 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 58 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 58 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 59 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 59 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 60 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 60 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 61 |
NP Industry Tracks Crossing Great Northern Tracks
|
1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed either direction.
|
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Box 61 | Folder 61 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 62 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 62 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 63 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 63 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 64 |
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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Box 61 | Folder 64 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 65 |
Minnesota Transfer Yard
|
1960 |
Box 61 | Folder 65 |
Item 1: Click for Image
|
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Box 61 | Folder 66 |
Cars Moving Around Curve Just East of Minneapolis Junction
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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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Box 61 | Folder 66 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 67 |
Commercial Crane About to Move Material Over Tracks at East End of Great Northern
Union Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed in either direction
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Box 61 | Folder 67 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 68 |
Congestion and Switching Movements at West End of Great Northern Union Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed in either direction.
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Box 61 | Folder 68 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 69 |
Switching Movements from Main Line 4 and R Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 69 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 70 |
Switching Movements from R Yard to Union Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 70 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 71 |
Switching Movements from Great Northern Union Yard to R Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate and are headed in either direction.
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Box 61 | Folder 71 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 72 |
Two Great Northern Engines Moving Toward Fouling Point in R Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines operate both direction on these tracks
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Box 61 | Folder 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 73 |
Switching on Curve at Great Northern R Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engines headed both directions in these movements. Numerous curves and crossovers.
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Box 61 | Folder 73 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 74 |
Engines Moving on Curve and Across NP Track Crossover
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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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Box 61 | Folder 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 102 |
Lower End of Union Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XI: Illinois Central Railroad: Memphis Division
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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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Box 56 | Folder 2 |
Classification Yard and Diesel Shop
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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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Box 56 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 3 |
Classification Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 4 |
Inbound Tracks for Passenger Lines, Freight, and Yard Engines
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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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Box 56 | Folder 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 5 |
Main Line at Hulen Street and Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Box 56 | Folder 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 6 |
Night Shot of Two Locomotives
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Illinois Central Unit No. 4030. Manufacturer: EMD Type: E7A
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Box 56 | Folder 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 7 |
Crossing at Hulen Street (by Shanty)
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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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Box 56 | Folder 7 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 8 |
Layout of Yard Approaching Frisco Wye
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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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Box 56 | Folder 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 9 |
Main Line at Hulen Street
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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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Box 56 | Folder 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 10 |
Industrial Siding
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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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Box 56 | Folder 10 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 11 |
Freight Cars
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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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Box 56 | Folder 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 12 |
Blind Crossing That is Heavily Traveled
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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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Box 56 | Folder 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 13 |
Layout of Yard Approaching Frisco Wye
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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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Box 56 | Folder 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 14 |
Freight Cars
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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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Box 56 | Folder 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 15 |
Congestion of Crossover Tracks
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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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Box 56 | Folder 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 16 |
Congestion of Crossover Tracks
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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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Box 56 | Folder 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 17 |
Industrial Siding and Cross-over Tracks
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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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Box 56 | Folder 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 18 |
Industrial Siding and Cross-over Tracks
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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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Box 56 | Folder 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 19 |
Grade Crossing
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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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Box 56 | Folder 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 20 |
Congestion of Crossover Tracks
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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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Box 56 | Folder 20 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 21 |
Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
National Rose Furniture Warehouse (767 Kentucky Street at Railroad Avenue)
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Box 56 | Folder 21 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 22 |
Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing
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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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Box 56 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 23 |
Night Shot
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Industrial siding
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Box 56 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 24 |
Night Shot With Railroad Crossing Sign
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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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Box 56 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 25 |
Night Shot
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance
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Box 56 | Folder 25 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 26 |
Southern Wye (center) and Frisco Wye (on left)
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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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Box 56 | Folder 26 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 27 |
Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Shows cars being spotted in the Kimberly Clark building with the fireman receiving
signals.
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Box 56 | Folder 27 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 28 |
Industrial Siding
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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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Box 56 | Folder 28 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 29 |
Frisco Locomotive 309
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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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Box 56 | Folder 29 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 30 |
Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Box 56 | Folder 30 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 31 |
Beale Street Industry Track and Freight House
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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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Box 56 | Folder 31 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 32 |
River Front of Memphis Terminal
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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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Box 56 | Folder 32 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 33 |
The "New Track"
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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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Box 56 | Folder 33 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 34 |
Southern Wye (center) and Frisco Wye (on left)
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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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Box 56 | Folder 34 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 35 |
Blind Crossing
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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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Box 56 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 36 |
Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
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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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Box 56 | Folder 36 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 37 |
Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
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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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Box 56 | Folder 37 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 38 |
Kimberly Clark Building, Track No. 3
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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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Box 56 | Folder 38 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 39 |
Sharp Curve Near Homes
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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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Box 56 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 40 |
Place in Yard Where Light is Provided by Kerosene Lamps at Switches
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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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Box 56 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 41 |
Industry Siding
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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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Box 56 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 42 |
Industry Siding
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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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Box 56 | Folder 42 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 43 |
Kimberly Clark Building, North Memphis
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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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Box 56 | Folder 43 |
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Box 56 | Folder 44 |
Spur Track
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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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Box 56 | Folder 44 |
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Box 56 | Folder 45 |
Track Leading to River
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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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Box 56 | Folder 45 |
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Box 56 | Folder 46 |
Passenger Platform
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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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Box 56 | Folder 46 |
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Box 56 | Folder 47 |
Industrial Siding
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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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Box 56 | Folder 47 |
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Box 56 | Folder 48 |
Tracks Leading to a Float
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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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Box 56 | Folder 48 |
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Box 56 | Folder 49 |
Tracks Leading to a Float
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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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Box 56 | Folder 49 |
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Box 56 | Folder 50 |
Locomotive Pulling out of Wye
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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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Box 56 | Folder 50 |
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Box 56 | Folder 51 |
Industrial Siding
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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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Box 56 | Folder 51 |
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Box 56 | Folder 52 |
Tracks Leading to River
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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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Box 56 | Folder 52 |
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Box 56 | Folder 53 |
Tracks Leading to Mississippi River
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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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Box 56 | Folder 53 |
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Box 56 | Folder 54 |
Tracks Leading to River
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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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Box 56 | Folder 54 |
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Box 56 | Folder 55 |
Train Pulling up to River Ferry Pelican
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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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Box 56 | Folder 55 |
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Series XII: Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad: Missouri/Kansas Division, Kansas
City Terminal and Yards
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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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Box 59 | Folder 61 |
Burlington Steam Engine
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Leaving Kansas City, Missouri bound for St Joseph, Missouri. Runs several times a
year.
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Box 59 | Folder 61 |
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Box 59 | Folder 62 |
Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
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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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Box 59 | Folder 62 |
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Box 59 | Folder 63 |
Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
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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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Box 59 | Folder 63 |
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Box 59 | Folder 64 |
Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
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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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Box 59 | Folder 64 |
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Box 59 | Folder 65 |
Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Shows positioning of switch stands on fireman's side on approach to passenger platforms.
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Box 59 | Folder 65 |
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Box 59 | Folder 66 |
St. Joseph Passenger Depot Tracks
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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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Box 59 | Folder 66 |
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Box 59 | Folder 67 |
St. Joseph Passenger Depot Tracks
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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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Box 59 | Folder 67 |
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Box 59 | Folder 68 |
Santa Fe Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearances on the engineer's side, requiring signal to be passed on fireman's
side.
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Box 59 | Folder 68 |
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Box 59 | Folder 69 |
Santa Fe Yard and Passenger Depot
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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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Box 59 | Folder 69 |
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Box 59 | Folder 70 |
Santa Fe Yard and Passenger Depot
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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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Box 59 | Folder 70 |
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Box 59 | Folder 71 |
Santa Fe Yard and Passenger Depot
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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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Box 59 | Folder 71 |
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Box 59 | Folder 72 |
Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 73 |
Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 73 |
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Box 59 | Folder 74 |
Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 74 |
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Box 59 | Folder 75 |
Hill Dog Food Plant Industry Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance in the track that leads around toward the left, debris covers tracks.
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Box 59 | Folder 75 |
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Box 59 | Folder 76 |
Hill Dog Food Plant Entrance
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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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Box 59 | Folder 76 |
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Box 59 | Folder 77 |
Entrance to Alley to Industrial Sidings
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Close clearance, obstructed view, debris, and automobile blocking track.
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Box 59 | Folder 77 |
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Box 59 | Folder 78 |
Entrance to Alley Way to Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking south; this track runs through an alley that serves several industries.
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Box 59 | Folder 78 |
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Box 59 | Folder 79 |
Entrance to Alley Way to Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking south; this track runs through an alley that serves several industries.
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Box 59 | Folder 79 |
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Box 59 | Folder 81 |
Looking East and West at Rock Island Interchange Yard
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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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Box 59 | Folder 81 |
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Box 59 | Folder 82 |
Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing in foreground.
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Box 59 | Folder 82 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 83 |
Yard Engine in Burlington Yards and Passenger Depot
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1960 |
Box 59 | Folder 83 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 84 |
Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 84 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 85 |
Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 85 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 86 |
Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 86 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 87 |
Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 88 |
Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 89 |
Two Freight Cars on Industry Siding
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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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Box 59 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 90 |
Railroad Crossovers and Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Box 59 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 91 |
Railroad Crossover, Topeka Terminal Elevator in Background
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Curveature of tracks.
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Box 59 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 59 | Folder 92 |
Union Pacific Unit No. 1129
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: ALCO; Model: S2
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Box 59 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 103 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 103 |
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Box 61 | Folder 104 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 104 |
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Box 61 | Folder 105 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 105 |
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Box 61 | Folder 106 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance
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Box 61 | Folder 106 |
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Box 61 | Folder 107 |
Two Rock Island Freight Trains Getting Ready to Leave Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 107 |
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Box 61 | Folder 108 |
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Freight House at 12th Street
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Note close clearance which necessitates ground crews to work on both
sides.
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Box 61 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 109 |
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Freight House at 12th Street
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Note close clearance which necessitates ground crews to work on both
sides.
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Box 61 | Folder 109 |
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Box 61 | Folder 110 |
GMO and Frisco Yards at 12th Street
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking south. Photograph illustrates the very complex yards with numerous types of
traffic and hazards.
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Box 61 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 111 |
GMO and Frisco Yards at 12th Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 112 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 113 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 114 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 115 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 116 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 117 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 118 |
West End of Kansas City Union Station
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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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Box 61 | Folder 118 |
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Box 61 | Folder 119 |
West End of Kansas City Union Station
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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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Box 61 | Folder 119 |
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Box 61 | Folder 120 |
West End of Kansas City Union Station
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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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Box 61 | Folder 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 121 |
West End of Kansas City Union Station
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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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Box 61 | Folder 121 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 122 |
West End of Kansas City Union Station
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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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Box 61 | Folder 122 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 123 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track.
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Box 61 | Folder 123 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 124 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion
of this yard.
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Box 61 | Folder 124 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 125 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion
of this yard.
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Box 61 | Folder 125 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 126 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion
of this yard.
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Box 61 | Folder 126 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 127 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion
of this yard.
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Box 61 | Folder 127 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 128 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion
of this yard.
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Box 61 | Folder 128 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 129 |
West End of Kansas City Union Station
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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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Box 61 | Folder 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 130 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards, Fairfax District
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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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Box 61 | Folder 130 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 131 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards, Fairfax District
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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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Box 61 | Folder 131 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 132 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards, Fairfax District
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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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Box 61 | Folder 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 133 |
MoPac and UP Team Tracks with Main Lines Running Between Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 134 |
MoPac and UP Team Tracks with Main Lines Running Between Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 135 |
Union Pacific Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engineer's vision is limited due to curvature of track. Photograph shows congestion
of this yard.
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Box 61 | Folder 135 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 136 |
Hump Yard of Missouri Pacific
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Obstructed views. The leads run to both the right and left.
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Box 61 | Folder 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 137 |
Hump Yard of Missouri Pacific
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Obstructed views. The leads run to both the right and left.
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Box 61 | Folder 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 138 |
Hump Yard of Missouri Pacific
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Obstructed views. The leads run to both the right and left.
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Box 61 | Folder 138 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 139 |
Santa Fe Unit 36 in Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 140 |
Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 141 |
Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west, switching cars. A-Y Tower in background.
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Box 61 | Folder 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 142 |
Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west.
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Box 61 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 143 |
Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west
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Box 61 | Folder 143 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 144 |
Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Signal, crossover, tracks into ATSF Kansas City Yards
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Box 61 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 145 |
Moving North to Kansas City Terminal
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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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Box 61 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 146 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance
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Box 61 | Folder 146 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 147 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Gondola and freight car to left; close clearance.
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Box 61 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 148 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Box 61 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 149 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note curvature of tracks, limits vision
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Box 61 | Folder 149 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 150 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing
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Box 61 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 151 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Box 61 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 152 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tracks going under viaduct or bridge
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Box 61 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 153 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tracks going under viaduct or bridge
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Box 61 | Folder 153 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 154 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tracks going under viaduct or bridge
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Box 61 | Folder 154 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 155 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main lines to Union Station
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Box 61 | Folder 155 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 156 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks
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Box 61 | Folder 156 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 157 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main lines to Union Station
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Box 61 | Folder 157 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 158 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks
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Box 61 | Folder 158 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 159 |
Night Shot of Kansas City Terminal Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks
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Box 61 | Folder 159 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 160 |
Interior of Locomotive: Engine Compartment
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Generator and prime mover to left
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Box 61 | Folder 160 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 161 |
Freight Cars and Gondolas
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Freight Yard
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Box 61 | Folder 161 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 101 |
Santa Fe Railroad Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Main line and hump from east to west.
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Box 63 | Folder 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XIII: Long Island Railroad (LIRR): Car Float operations at Long Island City
and Hudson River Railyards
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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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Box 62 | Folder 101 |
Car Float on Apron, Hudson River
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Scope and Contents
Across river is Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Box 62 | Folder 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 102 |
View from Fireman's Side of Cab
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Scope and Contents
Grade crossing coming out of Hudson River Rail Yards.
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Box 62 | Folder 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 103 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Scope and Contents
Grade crossing coming out of Hudson River Rail Yards.
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Box 62 | Folder 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 104 |
NYC Unit 357
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Box 62 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 92 |
Freight Cars on Tracks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 93 |
Car Float and Float Bridge with Freight Cars
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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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Box 63 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 94 |
Car Float and Float Bridge with Freight Cars
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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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Box 63 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 95 |
Car Float and Float Bridge with Freight Cars
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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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Box 63 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 96 |
Car Floats and Float Bridges with Freight Cars
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Scope and Contents
Approach to East River Gantries in Long Island City, Queens.
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Box 63 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XIV: Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N): Birmingham Division, yards, passenger
terminals, and industries
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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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Box 54 | Folder 34 |
North End of the Boyles Departure and Hump Yard
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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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Box 54 | Folder 34 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 35 |
Boyles Yard, View of the Hump Yard
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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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Box 54 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 36 |
Boyles Yard
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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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Box 54 | Folder 36 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 37 |
View of the Tracks Approaching the Hump in Boyles Yard
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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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Box 54 | Folder 37 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 38 |
Industry Siding, Nashville Bridge Co
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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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Box 54 | Folder 38 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 39 |
Industry Siding, Nashville Bridge Co
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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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Box 54 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 40 |
View of the L&N Main Llne on Right
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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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Box 54 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 41 |
L&N Main Line Bisected by the Southern Railway Main Line
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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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Box 54 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 42 |
L&N Main Line Bisected by Southern Railway Main Line
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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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Box 54 | Folder 42 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 43 |
L&N Main Line Bisected by Southern Railway Main Line
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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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Box 54 | Folder 43 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 44a |
L&N Main Tracks Just North of Southern Railway Crossing at 30th Street
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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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Box 54 | Folder 44a |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 44b |
L&N Main Tracks Just North of Southern Railway Crossing at 30th Street
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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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Box 54 | Folder 44b |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 45 |
North and South Bound Main Lines of the L&N at 30th Street and 1st Avenue
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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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Box 54 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 46 |
2nd Avenue and 27th Street Crossing, Southern Railway Passenger Station
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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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Box 54 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 47 |
Birmingham Terminal Station Pullman Coach Yard
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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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Box 54 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 48 |
Birmingham Terminal Station
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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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Box 54 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 49 |
10th Avenue, Running East and West
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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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Box 54 | Folder 49 |
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Box 54 | Folder 50 |
10th Avenue, Running East and West
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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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Box 54 | Folder 50 |
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Box 54 | Folder 51 |
10th Avenue, Running East and West
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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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Box 54 | Folder 51 |
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Box 54 | Folder 52 |
10th Avenue, Running East and West
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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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Box 54 | Folder 52 |
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Box 54 | Folder 53 |
10th Avenue, Grade Crossing
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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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Box 54 | Folder 53 |
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Box 54 | Folder 54 |
South of 10th Avenue, Birmingham Passenger Station
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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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Box 54 | Folder 54 |
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Box 54 | Folder 55 |
L&N Passenger Station
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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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Box 54 | Folder 55 |
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Box 54 | Folder 56 |
L&N and Southern Main Lines and Set Out Tracks
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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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Box 54 | Folder 56 |
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Box 54 | Folder 57 |
The L&N and Southern Freight Houses
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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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Box 54 | Folder 57 |
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Box 54 | Folder 58 |
View of Division "Railroad" Avenue
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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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Box 54 | Folder 58 |
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Box 54 | Folder 59 |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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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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Box 54 | Folder 59 |
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Box 54 | Folder 60 |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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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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Box 54 | Folder 60 |
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Box 54 | Folder 61a |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View from engine.
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Box 54 | Folder 61a |
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Box 54 | Folder 61b |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View from engine.
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Box 54 | Folder 61b |
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Box 54 | Folder 62 |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Small light close to fence is the switchman passing the signal.
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Box 54 | Folder 62 |
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Box 54 | Folder 63 |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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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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Box 54 | Folder 63 |
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Box 54 | Folder 64 |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Notice the telephone pole on engineer's side of the fence; very close clearance.
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Box 54 | Folder 64 |
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Box 54 | Folder 65 |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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1960 |
Box 54 | Folder 65 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 66a |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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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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Box 54 | Folder 66a |
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Box 54 | Folder 66b |
Frisco Engine #206 Working a Scrap Yard on Georgia Road
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View from inside the cab.
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Box 54 | Folder 66b |
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Box 54 | Folder 67 |
View of the Seaboard Railroad Yard, Looking South
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1960 |
Box 54 | Folder 67 |
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Box 54 | Folder 68 |
L&N Tote Track at Boyles Yard
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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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Box 54 | Folder 68 |
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Box 54 | Folder 69 |
Southern Train Crossing the L&N Main Line at 30th Street
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
The Engine is approaching the terminal station. SOU Unit 6911.
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Box 54 | Folder 69 |
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Box 54 | Folder 70 |
Southern Train Crossing the L&N Main Line at 30th Street
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
The Engine is approaching the terminal station. SOU Unit 6911.
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Box 54 | Folder 70 |
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Box 54 | Folder 71 |
L&N Yard Switchers 426 and 429
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
This is the type of engine used in switching and road service at Bessemer Yard.
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Box 54 | Folder 71 |
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Box 54 | Folder 72 |
L&N Yard Switchers 426 and 429
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
This is the type of engine used in switching and road service at Bessemer Yard.
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Box 54 | Folder 72 |
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Box 54 | Folder 73 |
Two Unit L&N Engine, Backing Up the Main Line at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 73 |
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Box 54 | Folder 74 |
Two Unit L&N Engine, Backing Up the Main Line at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 74 |
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Box 54 | Folder 75 |
South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
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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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Box 54 | Folder 75 |
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Box 54 | Folder 76 |
South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
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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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Box 54 | Folder 76 |
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Box 54 | Folder 77 |
South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
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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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Box 54 | Folder 77 |
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Box 54 | Folder 78 |
South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
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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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Box 54 | Folder 78 |
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Box 54 | Folder 79 |
South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
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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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Box 54 | Folder 79 |
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Box 54 | Folder 80 |
South End of the L&N Yard at Bessemer, L&N Units 426 and 429
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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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Box 54 | Folder 80 |
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Box 54 | Folder 81 |
L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Sitting on the South Leg of the "Y" at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 81 |
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Box 54 | Folder 82 |
L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Sitting on the South Leg of the "Y" at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 82 |
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Box 54 | Folder 83 |
L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Sitting on the South Leg of the "Y" at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 83 |
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Box 54 | Folder 84 |
L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Further Around "Y" at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 84 |
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Box 54 | Folder 85 |
L&N Units 426 and 429 with Cars Further Around "Y" at Bessemer
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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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Box 54 | Folder 85 |
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Box 54 | Folder 86 |
Seaboard Track Looking North from 10th Avenue North
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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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Box 54 | Folder 86 |
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Box 58 | Folder 152 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive While Pushing Flat Car and Gondola Through
Nashville Bridge Plant
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1961 |
Box 58 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XV: Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (The Milwaukee Road):
locomotives and rolling stock
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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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Box 53 | Folder 156 |
Milwaukee Railroad Flat Car with Semi Truck Auto Carrier
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Box 53 | Folder 156 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 157 |
Auto Trailers on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Box 53 | Folder 157 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 158 |
Loading Auto Trailer on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Box 53 | Folder 158 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 159 |
Loading Auto Trailers on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Box 53 | Folder 159 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 160 |
Car Lot with Auto Trailer on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Box 53 | Folder 160 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 161 |
Car Lot with Auto Trailer on Milwaukee Road Flat Cars
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Box 53 | Folder 161 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 162 |
View from Engineer's Side of Cab
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Scope and Contents
View of auto trailers on Milwaukee Road flat cars.
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Box 53 | Folder 162 |
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Box 53 | Folder 194 |
Milwaukee Road Locomotives 299 and 286
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Scope and Contents
No. 299, EMD GP9; No. 286, EMD GP9
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Box 53 | Folder 194 |
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Box 61 | Folder 76 |
The Milwaukee Road Units 299 and 286
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Scope and Contents
No. 299, EMD GP9; No. 286, EMD GP9
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Box 61 | Folder 76 |
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Series XVI: New York Central Railroad (NYCRR) Cleveland Division Collinwood Yards
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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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Box 60 | Folder 2 |
New York Central Unit 5807
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: GP7
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Box 60 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 105 |
New York Central Unit 896 (1 of 2)
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Scope and Contents
Part of set of two mounted boards.
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Box 62 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 106 |
New York Central Unit 896 (2 of 2)
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Scope and Contents
Part of set of two mounted boards.
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Box 62 | Folder 106 |
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Box 62 | Folder 107 |
New York Central Unit 896
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Box 62 | Folder 107 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 108 |
Railroad Track Construction
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Scope and Contents
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Box 62 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 109 |
Railroad Yard with Freight Cars, Passenger Cars and Gondolas
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Box 62 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 110 |
Railroad Track Construction
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Box 62 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 111 |
Passenger Cars and Highlighted Track in Foreground
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Box 62 | Folder 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 112 |
Passenger Cars and Railroad Tracks, With Highlighted Tracks on Right
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Box 62 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 113 |
Passenger Cars and Railroad Tracks
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Scope and Contents
CLC Cleveland, OH.
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Box 62 | Folder 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 114 |
Railway Turntable
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Box 62 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 115 |
Freight Cars and Tank Cars in Railroad Yard
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Box 62 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 116 |
Railway Turntable
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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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Box 62 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 117 |
Freight Cars, Tank Cars and Hopper Cars in Yard With Highlighted Tracks in Background
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Box 62 | Folder 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XVII: Northern Pacific Railroad and Great Northern Railway: facilities in Spokane,
Washington
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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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Box 53 | Folder 99 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 100 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 101 |
Freight Yard
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Scope and Contents
Engine 405 in foreground
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Box 53 | Folder 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 102 |
Elevator With Storage Silos
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Box 53 | Folder 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 103 |
Elevator With Storage Silos
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Box 53 | Folder 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 104 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 105 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 106 |
Grade Crossing
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Scope and Contents
NP Locomotive 405
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Box 53 | Folder 106 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 107 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 107 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 108 |
Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 109 |
Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Box 53 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 110 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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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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Box 53 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 111 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Caboose storage track, turn table, and snow plows.
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Box 53 | Folder 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 112 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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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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Box 53 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 113 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Rotary Snow Plow Engine No. 42.
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Box 53 | Folder 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 114 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Turn table and car shops.
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Box 53 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 115 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Different perspective than previous pictures of same facilities. NP Unit 415, turntable,
and car shops.
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Box 53 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 116 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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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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Box 53 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 117 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note spare rail on right side of photo.
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Box 53 | Folder 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 118 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note the spare rail on right side of photo.
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Box 53 | Folder 118 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 119 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Continued panorama of NP facilities. Car shop and tracks to turntable.
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Box 53 | Folder 119 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 120 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Continued panorama of NP facilities. Car shop and tracks to turntable.
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Box 53 | Folder 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 129 |
Grain Elevator With Storage Silos
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Box 53 | Folder 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 143 |
Great Northern Passenger Train Freight Yard
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1961 |
Box 53 | Folder 143 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 144 |
Great Northern Train Freight Yard
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1961 |
Box 53 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 145 |
Great Northern Passenger Train Freight Yard
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1961 |
Box 53 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 146 |
Armour Plant Stock Pens
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1961 |
Box 53 | Folder 146 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 147 |
Gates Crossing the Track at Armour Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 148 |
Gates Crossing the Track at Armour Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 149 |
Armour Plant Stock Pens
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Box 53 | Folder 149 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 150 |
Track Geometry for Industrial Siding at Armour Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 151 |
Track Geometry for Industrial Siding at Armour Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 152 |
Track Geometry for Industrial Siding at Armour Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 153 |
Back of Armour Plant
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Scope and Contents
Railroad tracks in foreground.
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Box 53 | Folder 153 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 154 |
Calf in a Crate
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Scope and Contents
Possibly in a freight car.
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Box 53 | Folder 154 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 164 |
Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note the freight station to the left.
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Box 53 | Folder 164 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 165 |
Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note the freight station to the left.
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Box 53 | Folder 165 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 166 |
Great Northern Depot, Freight Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Grade crossing next to loading platforms.
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Box 53 | Folder 166 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 167 |
Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
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1960 |
Box 53 | Folder 167 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 168 |
Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note the freight station to the left.
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Box 53 | Folder 168 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 169 |
Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note the Freight Station to the left.
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Box 53 | Folder 169 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 170 |
Great Northern Depot and Clock Tower
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note the Freight Station to the left.
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Box 53 | Folder 170 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 171 |
Great Northern Depot, Siding and Team Track
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1960 |
Box 53 | Folder 171 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 172 |
Great Northern Grade Crossing in Freight Yard
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1960 |
Box 53 | Folder 172 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 173 |
Great Northern Grade Crossing in Freight Yard
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1960 |
Box 53 | Folder 173 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 174 |
Industrial Siding, Grain Elevator
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1960 |
Box 53 | Folder 174 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 175 |
Industrial Siding to Grain Elevator
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Note grain elevator in the background (same as previous photo).
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Box 53 | Folder 175 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 176 |
Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Store: Massey Ferguson
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Box 53 | Folder 176 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 177 |
Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Store: Knopp Taxidermy
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Box 53 | Folder 177 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 178 |
Industrial Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Store: Knopp Taxidermy
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Box 53 | Folder 178 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 179 |
Grade Crossing and Industy Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Hygrade Meat Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 179 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 180 |
Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Hygrade Meat Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 180 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 181 |
Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Sign for "Dix Steel"
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Box 53 | Folder 181 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 182 |
Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Hygrade Meat Plant
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Box 53 | Folder 182 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 185 |
Great Northern Freight Yard Locomotive No. 2
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
GN Unit 2. ALCO S2.
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Box 53 | Folder 185 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 186 |
Great Northern Freight Yard Locomotive No. 2
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
GN Unit 2. ALCO S2.
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Box 53 | Folder 186 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 197 |
Spokane Freight Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Yard Engine No. 407. Maker: EMD Model: GP9
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Box 53 | Folder 197 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 38 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Different perspective of yard.
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Box 57 | Folder 38 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 39 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Different perspective of yard.
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Box 57 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 40 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note turntable to right in mid-ground.
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Box 57 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 41 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Box 57 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 42 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Box 57 | Folder 42 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 43 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Box 57 | Folder 43 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 44 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to right and Caboose storage track.
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Box 57 | Folder 44 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 45 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Different perspective of yard.
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Box 57 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 46 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note turntable to the right and snow plow to the left.
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Box 57 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 47 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Slightly different perspective from previous picture. Snow plow to the left, turntable
to the right.
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Box 57 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 48 |
Northern Pacific Railroad and Engine Facility
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Scope and Contents
Note snow plow to left and turntable to right mid-ground.
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Box 57 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 49 |
Grain Elevator With Storage Silos
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Box 57 | Folder 49 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 50 |
Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
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Scope and Contents
Silos in Background.
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Box 57 | Folder 50 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 51 |
Grade Crossing and Industry Siding
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Scope and Contents
Silos in Background.
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Box 57 | Folder 51 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 52 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 52 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 53 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 53 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 54 |
Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 54 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 55 |
Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 55 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 56 |
Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 56 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 57 |
Railroad Switching in Yard
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Box 57 | Folder 57 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 58 |
Freight Yard, Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 58 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 59 |
Grade Crossing in Yard
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Box 57 | Folder 59 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 60 |
Classification Yard
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Box 57 | Folder 60 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 61 |
Freight Yard
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Scope and Contents
Yard Engine 405
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Box 57 | Folder 61 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 62 |
Great Northern Passenger Train
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Scope and Contents
Observation Car
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Box 57 | Folder 62 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 63 |
Great Northern Train to Left and Flat Car to Right
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Scope and Contents
GN Unit 2
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Box 57 | Folder 63 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 64 |
Tank Cars and Grade Crossing
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Box 57 | Folder 64 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 65 |
Grade Crossing
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Scope and Contents
Flat Car in Middle, Great Northern Unit 6 to Right, Freight Cars to Left
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Box 57 | Folder 65 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 79 |
Railroad Crane, Industrial Siding
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Scope and Contents
GN crane X-9102.
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Box 57 | Folder 79 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 80 |
Railroad Crane, Industrial Siding
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Scope and Contents
GN crane X-9102.
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Box 57 | Folder 80 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 81 |
Great Northern Train and Industrial Siding
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Box 57 | Folder 81 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 82 |
Great Northern Passenger Train
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Scope and Contents
Observation car.
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Box 57 | Folder 82 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 75 |
Armour Plant Stock Pens
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Box 61 | Folder 75 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XVIII: Norfolk and Western Railroad: Norfolk Terminal and Yards
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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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Box 53 | Folder 89 |
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company Locomotive 102
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Locomotive 102 Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200 at grade crossing near Coghill grain
elevator
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Box 53 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 90 |
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company Locomotive 102
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Locomotive 102 Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200 at grade crossing near Coghill grain
elevator
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Box 53 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 91 |
Industry Surrounding Sewell's Point Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 94 |
NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
NW Unit No. 35: Manufacturer: ALCO Model: T6, pulling coal car
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Box 53 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 95 |
Freight Yard With Coal Hoppers
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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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Box 53 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 96 |
Virginian Railroad Locomotive 129 and 142
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: FM Model: H-16-44; coal pier no. 4 in background
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Box 53 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 97 |
Virginian Railroad Locomotive 129 and 142
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: FM Model: H-16-44; coal pier no. 4 in background
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Box 53 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 132 |
NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
NW Unit No. 35: Manufacturer: ALCO Model: T6, pulling coal car
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Box 53 | Folder 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 133 |
NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
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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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Box 53 | Folder 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 163 |
Virginia Locomotive 149
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
VGN No. 149 (H-16-44)
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Box 53 | Folder 163 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 187 |
Virginia Locomotive No. 115
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Fairbanks Morse unit No. 115
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Box 53 | Folder 187 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 188 |
Virginia Locomotive No. 115
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Fairbanks Morse unit No. 115
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Box 53 | Folder 188 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 189 |
Harbor and Ships Near Belt Line Tracks
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1960 |
Box 53 | Folder 189 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 192 |
View Out Fireman's Side of Car
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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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Box 53 | Folder 192 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 150 |
Tank Car Loading Facilities
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1960 |
Box 55 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 151 |
RIP (Repair In Place) Track
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Car Servicing Facility-.
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Box 55 | Folder 151 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 99 |
View from Engineman's Side of Locomotive
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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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Box 60 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 121 |
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company Locomotive 102
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Locomotive 102 Manufacturer: EMD Model: SW 1200 at grade crossing near Coghill grain
elevator
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Box 60 | Folder 121 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 77 |
South Side of Pier No. 5, North Side Pier No. 4
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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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Box 61 | Folder 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 78 |
Coal Hoppers in Classification Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 78 |
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Box 61 | Folder 79 |
Soda Yard and East End of Lambert's Point Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 79 |
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Box 61 | Folder 80 |
West End of Barney Yard (The Hump Yard)
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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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Box 61 | Folder 80 |
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Box 61 | Folder 81 |
West End of Barney Yard (The Hump Yard) and Main Coal Yard at Lambert's Point
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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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Box 61 | Folder 81 |
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Box 61 | Folder 82 |
Main Line Leads at the Head of Lambert Point Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 82 |
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Box 61 | Folder 83 |
View of Lambert Point Yard and Government Yard Leads
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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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Box 61 | Folder 83 |
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Box 61 | Folder 84 |
Head of the Government Yard or Box Car Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 84 |
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Box 61 | Folder 85 |
Three Leads at the Head of the Classification Box Car Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 85 |
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Box 61 | Folder 86 |
Pull in Track which are Empty & Main Yard at Lambert Point's Main Coal Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 86 |
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Box 61 | Folder 87 |
View of the Barney Yard (The Hump Yard)
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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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Box 61 | Folder 87 |
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Box 61 | Folder 88 |
Two Unit Fairbank Morse Diesel Pulling Around Lead, East End of Lambert's Point Main
Coal Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 88 |
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Box 61 | Folder 89 |
Cars on East End of Main Coal Yards at Lambert's Point
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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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Box 61 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 90 |
East End of Lambert's Point Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 91 |
View of West End of Portlock Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 91 |
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Box 61 | Folder 92 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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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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Box 61 | Folder 92 |
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Box 61 | Folder 93 |
View of Main Line Tracks at the West End of Portlock Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 93 |
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Box 61 | Folder 94 |
Partial View of the East End of Portlock Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 94 |
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Box 61 | Folder 95 |
Left Side View of Diesel Unit
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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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Box 61 | Folder 95 |
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Box 61 | Folder 96 |
Right Side of Diesel Unit Operating at East End of Portlock Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 96 |
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Box 61 | Folder 97 |
East End of Portlock Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 97 |
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Box 61 | Folder 98 |
Ford Automobile Assembly Plant
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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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Box 61 | Folder 98 |
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Box 61 | Folder 99 |
Sewell's Point Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 99 |
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Box 61 | Folder 100 |
Industry Surrounding Sewell's Point Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 100 |
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Box 61 | Folder 101 |
Industries Around Sewell's Point Yard: Freight Cars and Tank Cars
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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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Box 61 | Folder 101 |
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Box 62 | Folder 14 |
Aerial photograph of Lambert's Point Yard
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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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Box 62 | Folder 14 |
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Box 62 | Folder 15 |
NW Unit No. 35 and VGN coal car
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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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Box 62 | Folder 15 |
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Box 62 | Folder 16 |
Pull in Track which are Empty and Main Yard at Lambert Point or Coal Yard
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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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Box 62 | Folder 16 |
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Box 62 | Folder 17 |
View from Fireman's Side of Locomotive
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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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Box 62 | Folder 17 |
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Box 63 | Folder 98 |
Virginian Railway Units 129 and 142
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Unit No. 129 and 142, Fairbanks-Morse H-16-44.
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Box 63 | Folder 98 |
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Box 63 | Folder 99 |
Virginian Railroad Locomotive 129 and 142
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: FM Model: H-16-44; coal pier no. 4 in background.
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Box 63 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 100 |
Hopper Cars in Coal Yard
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1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 105 |
Virginian Railway Locomotive Unit 111
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1960 |
Box 63 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 112 |
Aerial photograph of Lambert's Point Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 112 |
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Box 63 | Folder 113 |
Aerial photograph of Lambert's Point Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 113 |
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Series XIX: New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad: Yards and Tracks from New York
City to Boston, Massachusetts
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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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Box 56 | Folder 56 |
Water Street Yard and Mail Shed
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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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Box 56 | Folder 56 |
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Box 56 | Folder 57 |
East End of Passenger Yard and Entrance to Water Street Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 57 |
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Box 56 | Folder 58 |
East End of Passenger Yard, New Haven Union Station
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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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Box 56 | Folder 58 |
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Box 56 | Folder 59 |
East End of Passenger Station
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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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Box 56 | Folder 59 |
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Box 56 | Folder 61 |
New Haven Passenger Yard, Looking West
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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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Box 56 | Folder 61 |
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Box 56 | Folder 64 |
Belle Dock Yard
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Shows sharp track curvature and obstruction of concrete abutments.
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Box 56 | Folder 64 |
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Box 56 | Folder 66 |
Belle Dock Yard, Freight House
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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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Box 56 | Folder 66 |
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Box 56 | Folder 68 |
Belle Dock Yard
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Close clearance of bridge makes it impossible for brakemen to ride on top of cars.
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Box 56 | Folder 68 |
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Box 56 | Folder 69 |
Belle Dock Branch, East Street to Belle Dock Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 69 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 70 |
Forbes Avenue Entrance to Belle Dock Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 70 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 71 |
Entering Bell Dock Yard from Forbes Ave
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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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Box 56 | Folder 71 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 72 |
West End of Cedar Hill yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 73 |
East Bridgeport Freight House
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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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Box 56 | Folder 73 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 74 |
Lower Part of Bridgeport Yards
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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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Box 56 | Folder 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 75 |
Entrance to Harlem River Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 75 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 76 |
Lower Part of Bridgeport Yards
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Curvature of the track leading down to another freight house and industrial sidings.
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Box 56 | Folder 76 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 77 |
East Bridgeport Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 78 |
Lower End of East Yard
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Engine house, field companies, and Industrial sidings. Engines in this yard are headed
East.
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Box 56 | Folder 78 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 79 |
East Bridgeport Freight House
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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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Box 56 | Folder 79 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 80 |
Stamford Passenger and Freight Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 80 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 81 |
Stamford Passenger and Freight Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 81 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 82 |
Harlem River Yard, Taken at Dusk
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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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Box 56 | Folder 82 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 83 |
Entrance to Harlem River Yard on St. Ann's Avenue
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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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Box 56 | Folder 83 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 84 |
Entrance to Harlem River Yard on St. Ann's Avenue
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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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Box 56 | Folder 84 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 85 |
Trailer Loading Operation at Harlem River Yard
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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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Box 56 | Folder 85 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 86 |
Trailer Loading Operation at Harlem River Yard
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Heavy truck traffic. No Gates; No Lights Flashing.
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Box 56 | Folder 86 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 87 |
Street Switching at Harlem River Yards
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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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Box 56 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 88 |
Railway Express Sheds
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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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Box 56 | Folder 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 89 |
Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
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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 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 90 |
Switch Engine in Lower Level, Grand Central Terminal
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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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Box 56 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 91 |
U.S. Army Base and Old New Haven Bunk Car
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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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Box 56 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 92 |
First Street Yard Looking East
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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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Box 56 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 93 |
Northern Avenue Piggy-back Operation
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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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Box 56 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 94 |
Northern Avenue Piggy-back Operation
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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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Box 56 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 95 |
Northern Avenue Piggy-back Operation
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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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Box 56 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 96 |
Manufacturers' Railroad, River Street
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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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Box 56 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 97 |
Manufacturers' Railroad, River Street
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
The Foskett-Bishop Piping Co. & Elm City Filling Stations, Inc.
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Box 56 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 98 |
River Street Yard
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Engine Storage Track (rebuttal exhibit D/R-2)
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Box 56 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 99 |
Manufacturers' Railroad, River Street
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Industrial Switching, both sides of street. DuPont Plant. (rebuttal exhibit D/R-3)
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Box 56 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 100 |
Manufacturers' Railroad, Front Street
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
At corner with River Street (rebuttal exhibit D/R-4)
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Box 56 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 101 |
Manufacturers' Railroad, Front Street
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
At corner with River Street
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Box 56 | Folder 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 102 |
Manufacturers' Railroad
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
At corner with River Street
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Box 56 | Folder 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 103 |
Water Street Yard and Mail Shed
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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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Box 56 | Folder 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 104 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 105 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 106 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 106 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 107 |
East End of Passenger Station Yard Looking West Toward Station
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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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Box 56 | Folder 107 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 108 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 109 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 110 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 111 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 112 |
Lower Bridgeport Yard
|
1961 |
Scope and Contents
At new United Illuminating Co. plant. Close clearance on tracks; passenger & track
traffic
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Box 56 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 113 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 114 |
Grand Central Terminal, Upper Level
|
1961 |
Scope and Contents
NY Central Unit No. 118
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Box 56 | Folder 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 115 |
Grand Central Terminal, Upper Level
|
1961 |
Scope and Contents
NY Central Unit No. 118.
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Box 56 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 116 |
Grand Central Terminal, Passenger Platform
|
1961 |
Box 56 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 117 |
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 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 118 |
Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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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Box 56 | Folder 119 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 120 |
Track 11, Upper Level, Grand Central Terminal
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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 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 123 |
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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Box 56 | Folder 123 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 125 |
Belle Dock Yard, Freight House
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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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Box 56 | Folder 125 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 126 |
Forbes Ave, Tomlinson Draw Bridge
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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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Box 56 | Folder 126 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 127 |
Belle Dock Yard, West End
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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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Box 56 | Folder 127 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 128 |
New Haven Passenger Yard, Looking West
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Ten tracks operating through the station plus numerous relay tracks.
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Box 56 | Folder 128 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 129 |
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 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 130 |
Water Street Yard Under New Thruway Bridge New Haven
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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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Box 56 | Folder 130 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 56 | Folder 178 |
Manufacturers' Railroad, Front Street
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb56f10).
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Box 56 | Folder 178 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Series XX: U.S. President's Railroad Commission
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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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Box 61 | Folder 2 |
Sheldon R. Lewis
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Scope and Contents
Manager, Traffic Services, General Electric Co.
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Box 61 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 2 |
Commission In Session
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1961 |
Box 63 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 3 |
Commission In Session
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1961 |
Box 63 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 4 |
Portrait of Commission Members
|
1961 |
Box 63 | Folder 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 5 |
Commission In Session
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1961 |
Box 63 | Folder 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 6 |
Commission In Session
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
H. H. Franklin, LIRR and BLF&E.
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Box 63 | Folder 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 7 |
Portrait of Commission Members
|
1961 |
Box 63 | Folder 7 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 8 |
Models of Railroad Signals Used As Exhibits Before Commission
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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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Box 63 | Folder 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 9 |
Models of Railroad Signals Used As Exhibits Before Commission
|
1961 |
Box 63 | Folder 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 10 |
Large Scale Model Diesel Electrical Locomotive
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Used as exhibit before Commission.
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Box 63 | Folder 10 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 11 |
Portrait of Commission with the President
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
In Oval Office with President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Box 63 | Folder 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXI: Pennsylvania Railroad: Enola Yards, Rutherford Yards, Harrisburg Penn
Station
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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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Box 53 | Folder 155 |
Harrisburg Penn Station
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Taken from the Mulberry Street overhead bridge
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Box 53 | Folder 155 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 193 |
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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Box 53 | Folder 193 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 143 |
Electric engine
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Pennsylvania Railroad Electric Unit #4851
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Box 55 | Folder 143 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 30 |
Units at Rutherford Engine House on Reading Railroad Track
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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 30 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 31 |
View of Enola Yards Looking South
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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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Box 57 | Folder 31 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 32 |
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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Box 57 | Folder 32 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 33 |
Enola Engine House
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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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Box 57 | Folder 33 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 34 |
Extreme West End of Enola Yards looking Eastward
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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 34 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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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Box 57 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 36 |
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 36 |
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Box 57 | Folder 37 |
Interlocking Plant at West End of Harrisburg Penn Station
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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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Box 57 | Folder 37 |
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Box 63 | Folder 102 |
Harrisburg Penn Station
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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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Box 63 | Folder 102 |
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Box 63 | Folder 103 |
Enola Yards Looking East
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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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Box 63 | Folder 103 |
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Box 63 | Folder 104 |
Harrisburg Penn Station
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Taken from the Mulberry Street overhead bridge
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Box 63 | Folder 104 |
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Box 63 | Folder 106 |
View of Enola Yards Looking South
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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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Box 63 | Folder 106 |
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Series XXII: Pennsylvania Railroad: Philadelphia Division
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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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Box 55 | Folder 3 |
Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 3 |
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Box 55 | Folder 4 |
Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 4 |
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Box 55 | Folder 5 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 5 |
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Box 55 | Folder 6 |
Midvale Yard, Looking East
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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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Box 55 | Folder 6 |
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Box 55 | Folder 7 |
Midvale Yard, Looking East
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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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Box 55 | Folder 7 |
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Box 55 | Folder 8 |
Delaware River
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Police boats
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Box 55 | Folder 8 |
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Box 55 | Folder 9 |
Delaware River
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Police boats
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Box 55 | Folder 9 |
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Box 55 | Folder 10 |
Delaware River
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tug boat, ships, police wagon
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Box 55 | Folder 10 |
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Box 55 | Folder 68 |
Delaware Avenue, Night Shot
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move northward on Delaware Avenue. Note southbound traffic passing
on fireman's side.
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Box 55 | Folder 68 |
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Box 55 | Folder 69 |
Midvale Yard, Facing East
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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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Box 55 | Folder 69 |
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Box 55 | Folder 70 |
Delaware Avenue, Looking North
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine moves towards industrial siding on Delaware Avenue.
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Box 55 | Folder 70 |
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Box 55 | Folder 71 |
Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 71 |
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Box 55 | Folder 72 |
Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 72 |
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Box 55 | Folder 73 |
North End of Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 73 |
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Box 55 | Folder 74 |
Gray's Ferry Yard Track Curvature
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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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Box 55 | Folder 74 |
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Box 55 | Folder 75 |
Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 75 |
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Box 55 | Folder 77 |
Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 77 |
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Box 55 | Folder 78 |
South End of Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 78 |
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Box 55 | Folder 80 |
Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 80 |
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Box 55 | Folder 81 |
Caboose on Wye Track
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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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Box 55 | Folder 81 |
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Box 55 | Folder 82 |
Gray's Ferry Avenue Bridge Abutment
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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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Box 55 | Folder 82 |
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Box 55 | Folder 83 |
Girard Point Yard from Engineer's Side of Cab
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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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Box 55 | Folder 83 |
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Box 55 | Folder 84 |
Girard Point Yard from Engineer's Side of Cab
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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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Box 55 | Folder 84 |
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Box 55 | Folder 85 |
View from the Fireman's Side of Cab
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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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Box 55 | Folder 85 |
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Box 55 | Folder 86 |
Girard Point Yard Looking West
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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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Box 55 | Folder 86 |
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Box 55 | Folder 87 |
Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 87 |
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Box 55 | Folder 88 |
Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 88 |
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Box 55 | Folder 89 |
Inside cab, looking at Fireman from Engineer's Seat
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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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Box 55 | Folder 89 |
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Box 55 | Folder 90 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 90 |
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Box 55 | Folder 91 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 91 |
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Box 55 | Folder 92 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 92 |
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Box 55 | Folder 93 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 93 |
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Box 55 | Folder 94 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 94 |
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Box 55 | Folder 95 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 95 |
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Box 55 | Folder 96 |
View from Fireman's Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 96 |
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Box 55 | Folder 97 |
View from Cab's Rear Window
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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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Box 55 | Folder 97 |
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Box 55 | Folder 98 |
Delaware Avenue and Pier 78
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View looking Southward from Pier 78. Note automobiles are parked on rail leading to
Pier 78.
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Box 55 | Folder 98 |
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Box 55 | Folder 99 |
Delaware Avenue and Pier 80
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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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Box 55 | Folder 99 |
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Box 55 | Folder 100 |
Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine moving north with cut of cars. Note curvature of tracks, automobiles on tracks.
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Box 55 | Folder 100 |
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Box 55 | Folder 101 |
Delaware Avenue Track to Pier 84
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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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Box 55 | Folder 101 |
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Box 55 | Folder 102 |
Delaware Avenue Track to Pier 84
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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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Box 55 | Folder 102 |
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Box 55 | Folder 103 |
Traffic Headed North On Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Heavily traveled road.
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Box 55 | Folder 103 |
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Box 55 | Folder 104 |
Industry Siding, Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 104 |
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Box 55 | Folder 105 |
Engine leaving North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 105 |
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Box 55 | Folder 106 |
Engine at North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine has stopped movement, and prepares to back second car in draft into yard.
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Box 55 | Folder 106 |
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Box 55 | Folder 107 |
Engine at North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine has stopped movement, and prepares to back second car in draft into yard.
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Box 55 | Folder 107 |
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Box 55 | Folder 108 |
Engine Backing Car Onto Pier 84 from Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 108 |
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Box 55 | Folder 110 |
Brakeman Throwing Switch on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 110 |
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Box 55 | Folder 111 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 111 |
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Box 55 | Folder 112 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 112 |
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Box 55 | Folder 113 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 113 |
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Box 55 | Folder 114 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 114 |
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Box 55 | Folder 115 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 115 |
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Box 55 | Folder 116 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 116 |
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Box 55 | Folder 117 |
Moving North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 117 |
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Box 55 | Folder 118 |
Moving North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 118 |
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Box 55 | Folder 119 |
Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 119 |
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Box 55 | Folder 120 |
Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 120 |
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Box 55 | Folder 121 |
Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 121 |
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Box 55 | Folder 122 |
Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 122 |
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Box 55 | Folder 123 |
Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 123 |
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Box 55 | Folder 124 |
Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
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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 124 |
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Box 55 | Folder 125 |
Frankford Junction
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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 125 |
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Box 55 | Folder 126 |
Frankford Junction, Looking West
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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 126 |
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Box 55 | Folder 127 |
Fairhill Yard Grade Crossing
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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 127 |
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Box 55 | Folder 128 |
Fairhill Yard Freighthouse
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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 128 |
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Box 55 | Folder 129 |
Powelton Avenue Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 130 |
Yard Leads Into South End of 30th Street Station, Penn Coach Yard
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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 130 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 131 |
Looking North From Underneath Overhead Structure at South End of Penn Coach Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 131 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 132 |
South Lead Tracks, Penn Coach Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Not eoverhead wires carrying 11,000 volts. Visibility under structure extremely poor.
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Box 55 | Folder 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 133 |
Looking North From No. 20 Post Office Track, Penn Coach Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 134 |
Looking North Towards South End of Penn Coach Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 135 |
Moving North On Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine continues to move northward on Delaware Ave. Note southbound traffic passing
on fireman's side.
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Box 55 | Folder 135 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 136 |
Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Engine moves toward siding on Delaware Ave. Looking Northward.
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Box 55 | Folder 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 137 |
North End of Gray's Ferry Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 138 |
View from the Fireman's Side of Cab
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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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Box 55 | Folder 138 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 139 |
Engine Backing Car Onto Pier 84 from Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 140 |
Moving North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 141 |
Engine Pulling Cars South, Delaware Avenue
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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 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 145 |
Moving North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 146 |
Locomotive Pushing Car North On Delaware Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 146 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 147 |
Traffic Moving South on Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View of traffic moving southward on Delaware Avenue at night. Note poor lighting conditions.
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Box 55 | Folder 147 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 148 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 55 | Folder 148 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 149 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 55 | Folder 149 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 152 |
Classification Yard, Girard Point Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 152 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 154 |
Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of Photograph 5003pb55f003)
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Box 55 | Folder 154 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 155 |
Looking South from Gray's Ferry Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of Photograph 5003pb55f004)
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Box 55 | Folder 155 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 156 |
General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f111)
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Box 55 | Folder 156 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 157 |
Midvale Yard, Facing East
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f069)
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Box 55 | Folder 157 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 158 |
Delaware Avenue, Looking North
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f070)
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Box 55 | Folder 158 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 159 |
Delaware Avenue, Night Shot
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f068).
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Box 55 | Folder 159 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 3 |
Reading Company Interchange, Delaware Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 4 |
Traffic Moving South on Delaware Avenue
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View of traffic moving southward on Delaware Avenue at night. Note poor lighting conditions.
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Box 61 | Folder 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 5 |
Tidewater Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 6 |
Tidewater Yard Grade Crossing
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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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Box 61 | Folder 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 7 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 7 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 8 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 9 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 10 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 10 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 11 |
Derailed Box Cars, Delaware Avenue at Reed Street
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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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Box 61 | Folder 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 12 |
Midvale Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 13 |
Midvale Yards
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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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Box 61 | Folder 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 61 | Folder 14 |
Engine Terminal Lead, Penn Coach Yard
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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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Box 61 | Folder 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXIII: Reading Railroad: Rutherford Yards and Steelton Industries
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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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Box 53 | Folder 183 |
Locomotive Coupler and Cut Lever
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close up of locomotive parts.
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Box 53 | Folder 183 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 184 |
Passenger Car, Coupler and Cut Lever
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Close up of locomotive parts
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Box 53 | Folder 184 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 195 |
Rear End of Locomotive
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Rutherford Engine House
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Box 53 | Folder 195 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 2 |
Rutherford Roundhouse and Engine House
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1960 |
Box 55 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 109 |
Lead Tracks at Harrisburg, Pa
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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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Box 55 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 153 |
Rutherford Roundhouse and Engine House
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
(Kodak Safety Film Negative of photograph 5003pb55f002).
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Box 55 | Folder 153 |
Item 0: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 68 |
Classification Yard With Crossovers
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as Rutherford Yards and WM Unit 146 (ALCO S4).
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Box 57 | Folder 68 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 2 |
Steelton Industries
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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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Box 58 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 3 |
Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 4 |
Rutherford Shop Storage Track
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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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Box 58 | Folder 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 5 |
Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 6 |
Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 7 |
Rutherford Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View similar to photograph (internal number) 4 showing hump tower.
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Box 58 | Folder 7 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 8 |
Rutherford Car Shops
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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 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 9 |
Rutherford Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View of west end of Rutherford yards showing train entering over ladder track.
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Box 58 | Folder 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 10 |
West End of Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 10 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 11 |
West End of Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 12 |
Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 13 |
Rutherford Yards
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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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Box 58 | Folder 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 14 |
Rutherford Car Shops
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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 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 15 |
Steelton Industries
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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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Box 58 | Folder 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 16 |
Steelton Industries
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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 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 17 |
Rutherford Engine House
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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 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 18 |
Fairbanks Morse Truck
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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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Box 58 | Folder 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 21 |
Rutherford Engine House, WM Units 62, 43, 236
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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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Box 58 | Folder 21 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 22 |
Rutherford Engine House, WM Units 62, 43, 236
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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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Box 58 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 23 |
Rutherford Engine House Reading Unit 492, 867
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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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Box 58 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 150 |
Rutherford Yards
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
View of west end of Rutherford yards showing train entering over ladder track.
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Box 58 | Folder 150 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 33 |
Tank Cars
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1960 |
Box 60 | Folder 33 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 34 |
Rutherford Engine House
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Rutherford Engine House turntable
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Box 60 | Folder 34 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 143 |
Freight Cars on Railroad Tracks
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as Rutherford Yards and WM Unit 146 (ALCO S4).
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Box 63 | Folder 143 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 144 |
Freight Cars on Railroad Tracks
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tentatively identified as Rutherford Yards and WM Unit 146 (ALCO S4).
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Box 63 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXIV: Southern Railway: Inman Yards and Atlanta Terminal
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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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Box 57 | Folder 67 |
Grade Crossing at Ashby Street
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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 57 | Folder 67 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 69 |
Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
South end of yard.
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Box 57 | Folder 69 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 70 |
Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
South end of yard.
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Box 57 | Folder 70 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 71 |
Classification Yard
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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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Box 57 | Folder 71 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 72 |
Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
Taken from Marietta Road Bridge looking north. Sam area as exhibit U-17, slightly
different perspective.
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Box 57 | Folder 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 73 |
Classification Yard
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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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Box 57 | Folder 73 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 74 |
Recieving Yard
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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 57 | Folder 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 75 |
Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge Across L&N Yard
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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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Box 57 | Folder 75 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 76 |
North Avenue Coach Yard
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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 57 | Folder 76 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 77 |
Looking West at Central of Georgia Tracks
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Scope and Contents
Central Avenue Bridge in the center background.
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Box 57 | Folder 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 78 |
Looking West at Central of Georgia Tracks
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Scope and Contents
Central Avenue Bridge in the center background.
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Box 57 | Folder 78 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 83 |
Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
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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 57 | Folder 83 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 84 |
Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
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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 57 | Folder 84 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 85 |
Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
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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 57 | Folder 85 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 86 |
Looking North from Fair Street Toward Castleberry Street
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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 57 | Folder 86 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 87 |
Yard Tracks at Night
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Box 57 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 88 |
Yard Tracks at Night
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Box 57 | Folder 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 89 |
Yard Tracks at Night
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Box 57 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 90 |
Yard Tracks at Night
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Box 57 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 91 |
Yard Tracks at Night
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Box 57 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 92 |
Express Service Buildings, Night Shot
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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 57 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 93 |
Yard Tracks at Night
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Box 57 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 94 |
West Side of Mail Cars in Mail Track
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Box 57 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 95 |
Industrial Siding at Night
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Scope and Contents
Tracks totally obscured by weeds.
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Box 57 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 96 |
Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing
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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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Box 57 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 97 |
Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing
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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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Box 57 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 98 |
Close Up View Looking South at Northern Avenue Underpass
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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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Box 57 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 99 |
View of the Chevrolet Plant
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Scope and Contents
Shows the unloading point for oil, paint thinner, and other materials
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Box 57 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 100 |
Industrial Siding
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Box 57 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 101 |
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
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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 101 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 103 |
View from Marietta Road Bridge Looking North Towards Howell Interlocking Plant
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Scope and Contents
Same location as Exhibit U-3, from a slightly different perspective.
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Box 57 | Folder 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 104 |
Industrial Siding and Railroad Tracks
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Scope and Contents
Same location as Exhibit U-3, from a slightly different perspective.
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Box 57 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 105 |
Atlantic Coast Line Unit 860 on Tracks Near Northern Avenue
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Scope and Contents
FP7 Locomotive Hood Type
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Box 57 | Folder 105 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 106 |
Industrial Siding
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Box 57 | Folder 106 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 107 |
Evening Belt Engines Pulling Merchandise Out of Transfer House
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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 57 | Folder 107 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 61 |
Inman Yards Sign
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 61 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 62 |
Looking South from Marietta Road Bridge Near Howell Stock Yards
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 62 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 63 |
View from Marietta Road Bridge Looking North Towards Howell Interlocking Plant
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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 63 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 64 |
View from Between Seaboard and Southern Tracks Looking Southwest
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 64 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 65 |
Howell Tower and Interlocking Plant
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 65 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 66 |
Howell Stock Yard
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 66 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 67 |
Southern and L&N Crossover
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Scope and Contents
L&N on right and Southern on left. Note trees, curves, buildings, weeds and numerous
signals.
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Box 58 | Folder 67 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 68 |
Looking Southwest towards L&N Crossover
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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 68 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 69 |
Looking Southwest towards L&N Crossover
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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 69 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 70 |
Looking Southwest towards L&N Crossover
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 70 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 71 |
Looking North Toward Stock Cars Stored By Passenger Main Line
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 71 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 72 |
Looking Southwest Towards L&N Crossing
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 73 |
South End of Inman Yards
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 73 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 74 |
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
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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 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 75 |
Inman Yards
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Scope and Contents
Note echo-machine and carmen waiting for train to pull by.
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Box 58 | Folder 75 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 76 |
Looking South from Marietta Road Bridge
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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 76 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 77 |
Recieving Yard
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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 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 78 |
Looking South from Marietta Boulevard Bridge at Recieving Yard
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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 78 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 79 |
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
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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 79 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 80 |
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 80 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 81 |
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 81 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 82 |
View Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
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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 82 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 83 |
Looking South from Marietta Road Bridge At Forwarding and Receiving Yards
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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 83 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 84 |
Classification Yard
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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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Box 58 | Folder 84 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 85 |
View from Perry Boulevard Near Northwest Portion of Yard
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 85 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 86 |
View from Perry Boulevard Near Northwest Portion of Yard
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 86 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 87 |
View from Perry Boulevard Near North End of Forwarding and Classification Yards
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 88 |
View of Classification and Forwarding Yard Looking South
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Scope and Contents
Local Yard on left. Note 2 unit yard engine (Southern Unit 2039) shoving into Forwarding
Yard.
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Box 58 | Folder 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 89 |
View of Classification and Forwarding Yard Looking South
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 90 |
Looking South: Forwarding Yard on Right, Classification Yard on Left
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 91 |
View of the North End of Classification Yard Looking South
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 92 |
Southern Classification Yard Engine 6224 and Slug
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 93 |
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
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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 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 94 |
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
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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 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 95 |
View from Hollywood Road Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
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Scope and Contents
View of the other side of the pull-back tracks on high fill.
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Box 58 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 96 |
Looking North from Hollywood Bridge at North End of Inman Yards
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Scope and Contents
Tracks from left to right: northbound main; outbound freight; outbound local; inbound
freight. Note numerous signals on ground, posts, and cantilevers.
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Box 58 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 97 |
Close Up View Looking South at Northern Avenue Underpass
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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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Box 58 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 98 |
Close Up View Looking South at Northern Avenue Underpass
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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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Box 58 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 99 |
L&N Industrial Tracks Looking South
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 100 |
L&N Industrial Tracks Looking North
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 100 |
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Box 58 | Folder 101 |
L&N Main Line Looking North
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 101 |
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Box 58 | Folder 102 |
L&N Industrial Tracks Looking North
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Scope and Contents
Close up of tracks shown in exhibit U-27.
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Box 58 | Folder 102 |
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Box 58 | Folder 103 |
Looking North over the North Yards
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Scope and Contents
Coach yard U goes around Southern Bondage Warehouse at the left. Vehicle and pedestrian
traffic around these buildings is very heavy.
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Box 58 | Folder 103 |
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Box 58 | Folder 104 |
Terminal Station Unit 2243 Shoving Cars Around U to Coach Yard
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Box 58 | Folder 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 105 |
North Avenue Coach Yard
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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 105 |
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Box 58 | Folder 106 |
Coach Yard Engine Southern Unit 2241
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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 106 |
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Box 58 | Folder 107 |
Looking North from East Side to Tracks Leading into Terminal Station
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Scope and Contents
Switchmen are on south end of cars being shoved into Terminal Station.
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Box 58 | Folder 107 |
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Box 58 | Folder 108 |
View of Passenger Train Switching at Terminal Station
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Scope and Contents
Fireman looking out door for signals.
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Box 58 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 109 |
Close Up of Switch Engine Working Northern End at Terminal Station
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Scope and Contents
Fireman looking out door for signals.
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Box 58 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 110 |
View of Switching at Terminal Station
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Scope and Contents
Now looking South. Southern Unit 2243.
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Box 58 | Folder 110 |
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Box 58 | Folder 111 |
Express Tractors and Wagons Crossing Tracks
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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 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 112 |
Express Service Buildings, Night Shot
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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 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 113 |
Express Service Buildings, Night Shot
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 114 |
West Side of Mail Cars in Mail Track
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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 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 115 |
South Mail Track Loading Dock
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Scope and Contents
With wagons backed up to cars; crowded conditions here; many workmen at all times
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Box 58 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 116 |
South Mail Track Loading Dock
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 116 |
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Box 58 | Folder 117 |
Looking North Under Peters Street Viaduct Towards Madison Avenue Transfer House
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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 117 |
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Box 58 | Folder 118 |
Looking North from Fair Street
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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 118 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 119 |
Looking North from Castleberry Street
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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 119 |
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Box 58 | Folder 120 |
Evening Belt Engines Pulling Merchandise Out of Transfer House
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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 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 121 |
Evening Belt Engines Pulling Out of Madison Avenue Transfer House
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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 121 |
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Box 58 | Folder 122 |
Industrial Track Crossing Haynes Street at Aristocrat Ice Cream Co
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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 122 |
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Box 58 | Folder 123 |
Looking South Towards Fair Street and Swift Packing Company
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 123 |
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Box 58 | Folder 124 |
Looking North from Fair Street Toward Castleberry Street
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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 124 |
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Box 58 | Folder 125 |
Engine at North Side of Fair Street Crossing
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 125 |
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Box 58 | Folder 126 |
Looking North on McDonough Street Bridge
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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 126 |
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Box 58 | Folder 127 |
Northwest Side of Chevrolet Plant
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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 127 |
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Box 58 | Folder 128 |
View of the Chevrolet Plant
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Scope and Contents
High voltage lines go there this area here. Shows the unloading point for oil, paint
thinner, and other materials.
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Box 58 | Folder 128 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 129 |
Trailers for Sale by Southern Railway
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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 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 130 |
Grade Crossing at Ashby Street
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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 130 |
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Box 58 | Folder 131 |
Looking West from Ashby Street Crossing Toward Jefferson Street
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Scope and Contents
Atlantic Coast line. Note curves, debris, grass, and buildings blocking line of sight.
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Box 58 | Folder 131 |
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Box 58 | Folder 132 |
Looking East from Central Avenue Bridge at Central of Georgia Tracks
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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 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 133 |
Central of Georgia's Grade Crossing Under Union Station
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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 133 |
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Box 58 | Folder 134 |
Looking Southsast On Belt Line at Industry Across Monroe Drive
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Scope and Contents
Note trees, poles, and weeds obscuring tracks. Heavy traffic here.
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Box 58 | Folder 134 |
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Box 58 | Folder 135 |
Looking South Off Highland Avenue Toward Belt Line
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 135 |
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Box 58 | Folder 136 |
Looking South from Highland Avenue Bridge at Belt Line
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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 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 137 |
Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing
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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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Box 58 | Folder 137 |
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Box 58 | Folder 138 |
Southern Belt Line track at Airline Street Looking North
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 138 |
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Box 58 | Folder 139 |
Looking North on Belt Line Towards Decatur Street Crossing
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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 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 140 |
Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 140 |
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Box 58 | Folder 141 |
Looking to South End of L&N Receiving Yard
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 141 |
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Box 58 | Folder 142 |
Looking to South End of L&N Receiving Yard
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 142 |
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Box 58 | Folder 143 |
Looking South from Marietta Boulevard Bridge Across L&N Receiving and Outbound Yard
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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.
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Box 58 | Folder 143 |
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Box 58 | Folder 144 |
Looking North from Marietta Boulevard Bridge Across L&N Yard
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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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Box 58 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 58 | Folder 145 |
Looking South from Marietta Street Bridge at the L&N Yard and Shops
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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 58 | Folder 145 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 60 | Folder 35 |
Railroad Employees in Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
(See exhibit U-23)
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Box 60 | Folder 35 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 167 |
Recieving Yard
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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 167 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 170 |
Freight Cars and Passenger Cars
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Box 63 | Folder 170 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXV: Southern Pacific Railroad: Los Angeles SoPac Yards
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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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Box 63 | Folder 121 |
Looking South in the "C" Yard of the Southern Pacific Yards, SP Units No. 5239 and
1408
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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.
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Box 63 | Folder 121 |
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Box 63 | Folder 122 |
View of the "C" Yard of the Southern Pacific Yards Looking South
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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 122 |
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Box 63 | Folder 123 |
View of East Leg of Wye Heading Out on Alameda Street
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Scope and Contents
Heavy vehicular traffic and several crossings make this location hazardous at E. 27th
Street.
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Box 63 | Folder 123 |
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Box 63 | Folder 124 |
East Leg of Wye at Butte Street
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Scope and Contents
Showing tracks leading into industries the curvature of which require the use of fireman.
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Box 63 | Folder 124 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 125 |
View of 8th Street Yard
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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 125 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 126 |
Looking Across the Top of the "C" Yard
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Scope and Contents
Heavy movements of several engines in this vicinity & many employees working here.
SP Unit #5270
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Box 63 | Folder 126 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 127 |
Looking North Over the Southern Pacific "B" Yard
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Scope and Contents
Many cross-overs and leads and impaired vision. Movements can be expected at any time
in either direction.
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Box 63 | Folder 127 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 128 |
Top End of the "C" Yard at Los Angeles
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Scope and Contents
Looking North to the "B" Yard. Leads and cross-overs make this location hazardous.
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Box 63 | Folder 128 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 129 |
Looking South from the Lower End of "A" Yard
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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 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 130 |
Looking South into the "B" Yard as Engine is Moving Over Hump
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Scope and Contents
Cars not rolling into clear sometimes create hazard.
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Box 63 | Folder 130 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 131 |
Looking North into the Lower End of "C" Yard
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Scope and Contents
Where main line enters yard. Many leads and crossovers in this area.
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Box 63 | Folder 131 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 132 |
View of Interlocking Plant of the L.A. U.P.T
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Scope and Contents
Many terminal employees and motor cars handling freight and mail require vigilant
look out.
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Box 63 | Folder 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 133 |
View of Signals and Tracks of the L.A. U.PT
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Scope and Contents
Movements of engines controlled by signal indication requiring use of fireman to observe
signals.
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Box 63 | Folder 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 134 |
Looking North from the Lower End of "A" Yard
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Scope and Contents
Impaired clearance and vision due to curvature. Entire yard is on grade.
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Box 63 | Folder 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 135 |
View of Main Line Entering Los Angeles' Southern Pacific Terminal and Piggy Back Yard
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Scope and Contents
Extreme curves and grade plus multiple movements require constant lookout.
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Box 63 | Folder 135 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 136 |
View of Southern Pacific's Butte Street Yard
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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 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 137 |
Overlooking "B" Yard at Los Angeles from Top of Hump Yard
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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 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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
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Scope and Contents
Entire yard on grade has created hazard of runaway cars requiring constant vigilance.
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Box 63 | Folder 138 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 139 |
View of Lower End of Cornfield of Southern Pacific Yards
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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 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 140 |
View of Southern Pacific's Coach Yard
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Scope and Contents
Many non-operating employees in this area; impaired vision due to extreme curves.
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Box 63 | Folder 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 141 |
View of Pacific Electric Yard
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Scope and Contents
21 Point of interchange with Southern Pacific Company.
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Box 63 | Folder 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 142 |
View of Main Line Entering Los Angeles Southern Pacific Terminal & Piggy Back Yard
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Scope and Contents
Extreme curves and grade plus multiple movements require constant lookout.
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Box 63 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXVI: Southern Pacific Railroad: Western Division, West Oakland Yards
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 87 |
Looking East Toward West Oakland Diesel Shop
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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 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 88 |
View of Engineer on Locomotive Working Forward
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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 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 89 |
Men and Equipment Cars Foul Tracks in This Area
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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 89 |
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Box 54 | Folder 90 |
Trucks and Equipment are Left Unattended in and Near Tracks in This Area
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 91 |
More Unattended Equipment Left on Tracks
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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 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 92 |
Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 93 |
Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 94 |
Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 95 |
Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 96 |
Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 97 |
Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 98 |
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 99 |
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 100 |
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 101 |
East End of Coach Yard, West Oakland
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 102 |
West Oakland Yard, Elmhurst Main Line Track
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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 102 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 103 |
Photo Taken from Adline Street Overpass, Looking West at West Oakland Yard Proper
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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 103 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 104 |
Photo Taken from Adline Street Overpass, Looking West at West Oakland Yard Proper
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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 104 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 105a |
Switching at the Fruit Vale Cannery in West Oakland Yard
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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 105a |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 105b |
Switching at the Fruitvale Cannery in West Oakland Yard
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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 105b |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 106 |
Engine Running Forward with Heavy Rock Cars Loaded
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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 106 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 107 |
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Shows he sharp curvature of the track into the American Can Company Plant.
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Box 54 | Folder 107 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 108 |
Industrial Area and Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Unprotected street crossing that is obscured on both sides by buildings.
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Box 54 | Folder 108 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 109 |
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Street crossing in Eneryville, another industrial area in Oakland.
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Box 54 | Folder 109 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 110 |
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
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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)
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Box 54 | Folder 110 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 111 |
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
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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 111 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 112 |
Industrial Areas, West Oakland Yard
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 112 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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 113 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 114 |
Switching Movement in an Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
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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 114 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 115 |
Switching Movement in an Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 115 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 116 |
Spur in Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 116 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 117 |
Switching Movement in an Industrial Area of Oakland Yard
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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 117 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 118 |
Industrial Plants, West Oakland Yard
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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 118 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 119 |
Industrial Plants, West Oakland Yard
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 120 |
Industrial Plants, West Oakland Yard
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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 120 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 121 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 121 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 122 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 122 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 123 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 124 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 124 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 125 |
Maintenance of Way Crew
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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.
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Box 54 | Folder 125 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 126 |
Movement Into Industrial Tracks in Oakland Yard
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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 126 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 127 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 127 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 128 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 128 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 129 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 129 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 130 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 130 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 131 |
Industrial Tracks, West Oakland Yard
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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 131 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 132 |
Elmhurst Main Tracks and Departure Tracks from Homestead Yard
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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 132 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 133 |
West End of West Oakland Yard Looking East
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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 133 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 134 |
Looking West at Big Water Tank, West Oakland Yard
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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 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 135 |
Looking West at Maintenance of Way Shop
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1960 |
Box 54 | Folder 135 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 136 |
Looking West at Wash Rack
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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 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 137 |
West End of Coach Yard
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1960 |
Box 54 | Folder 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 138 |
Looking East at West Oakland Diesel Shop
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #6022
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Box 54 | Folder 138 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 139 |
Looking East at West Oakland Diesel Shop
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #6022
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Box 54 | Folder 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 140 |
Looking West From West Oakland Diesel Shop Departure Tracks
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #6022
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Box 54 | Folder 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 141 |
West Oakland Yard, Looking East
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
SP Unit #4636
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Box 54 | Folder 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 54 | Folder 142 |
Elmhurst Main Tracks and Departure Tracks from Homestead Yard
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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 54 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 144 |
Southern Pacific Railroad Caboose Tracks
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Tentative located in West Oakland Yards.
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Box 55 | Folder 144 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXVII: Southern Pacific Railroad: Pacific Division, El Paso Yards
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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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Box 63 | Folder 67 |
Southern Pacific Alfalfa Yard
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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 67 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 68 |
Southern Pacific Alfalfa Yard
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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 68 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 69 |
Southern Pacific Alfalfa Yard
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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 69 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 70 |
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards A, B, C, D, and E
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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 70 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 71 |
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards
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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 71 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 72 |
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards
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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 72 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 73 |
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards, D and E Yard Leads
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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 73 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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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
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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 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 75 |
Southern Pacific Uptown D and C Yards
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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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Box 63 | Folder 75 |
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Box 63 | Folder 76 |
Southern Pacific Uptown Yards A, B, C, and D
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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 76 |
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Box 63 | Folder 77 |
Southern Pacific Uptown Yard
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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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Box 63 | Folder 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 115 |
Railroad Tracks Next to Darbyshire Steel Company Inc
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Box 63 | Folder 115 |
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Series XXVIII: Southern Pacific Railroad: Brooklyn Yards (Portland, Oregon)
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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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Box 55 | Folder 11 |
SP Yard Engine Making Movement Across Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 11 |
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Box 55 | Folder 12 |
View from Center of SP Brooklyn Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 12 |
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Box 55 | Folder 13 |
View from Center of SP Brooklyn Yard
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Scope and Contents
Looking west from Holgate Street viaduct.
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Box 55 | Folder 13 |
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Box 55 | Folder 14 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 15 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 16 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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Scope and Contents
Five crossovers tracks, all on fireman's side.
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Box 55 | Folder 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 17 |
West End of Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 18 |
SP Yard Engine Making Movement Across Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 19 |
Westward Transfer Movement Across Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 20 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 20 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 21 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 21 |
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Box 55 | Folder 22 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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Scope and Contents
Piggyback and yard tracks. Right hand curves and impaired vision (on fireman's side).
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Box 55 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 23 |
Approaching Portland Union Station, NP Terminal Company Yards
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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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Box 55 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 24 |
Westward Transfer Movement Across Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 25 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 25 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 26 |
Train Heading Eastward Towards Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 26 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 27 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 27 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 28 |
East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
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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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Box 55 | Folder 28 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 29 |
Center of SP Brooklyn Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 29 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 30 |
Flatcar Covered with Boards, Planks, Metal Straps
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Scope and Contents
Yard engine transfer over Front Street crossing, from Brooklyn Yards to Union Station.
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Box 55 | Folder 30 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 31 |
East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
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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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Box 55 | Folder 31 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 32 |
East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
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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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Box 55 | Folder 32 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 33 |
East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
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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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Box 55 | Folder 33 |
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Box 55 | Folder 34 |
East Side of Steel Bridge, Looking West
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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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Box 55 | Folder 34 |
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Box 55 | Folder 35 |
Industrial Tracks Along S.W. Front Avenue
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Scope and Contents
Switched by Northern Pacific Terminal Co yard crews. Bad footing and close clearance.
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Box 55 | Folder 35 |
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Box 55 | Folder 36 |
Industrial Tracks Along S.W. Front Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 36 |
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Box 55 | Folder 37 |
Portland Union Station
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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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Box 55 | Folder 37 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 38 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
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Scope and Contents
This depicts the east end of the Brooklyn Yard. Note curvature of tracks.
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Box 55 | Folder 38 |
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Box 55 | Folder 39 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 39 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 40 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 40 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 41 |
Guild's Lake Yard
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Scope and Contents
In this picture Guilds Lake yard is to the right.
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Box 55 | Folder 41 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 42 |
East End, Union Station
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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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Box 55 | Folder 42 |
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Box 55 | Folder 43 |
Guild's Lake Yard
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Scope and Contents
In this picture Guilds Lake yard is to the right. SPS road switcher Unit #41 in foreground
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Box 55 | Folder 43 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 44 |
Guild's Lake Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 44 |
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Box 55 | Folder 45 |
Steel Bridge, West End
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Scope and Contents
Tracks towards Union Station and NP Terminal Co. Yard
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Box 55 | Folder 45 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 46 |
Yard Transfer Moving into Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard at Union Station
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Scope and Contents
View of Portland Union station after crossing S.W. Front Avenue
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Box 55 | Folder 46 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 47 |
Yard Transfer Moving into Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard at Union Station
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Scope and Contents
View of Portland Union station after crossing S.W. Front Avenue
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Box 55 | Folder 47 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 48 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 48 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 49 |
Tracks Leading From Steel Bridge to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Union Station
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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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Box 55 | Folder 49 |
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Box 55 | Folder 50 |
Tracks Leading from Steel Bridge Westward to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Union
Station Portland
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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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Box 55 | Folder 50 |
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Box 55 | Folder 51 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 51 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 52 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 52 |
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Box 55 | Folder 53 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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Scope and Contents
Curvature of tracks. Material piled near switch stand (center background).
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Box 55 | Folder 53 |
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Box 55 | Folder 54 |
Industrial Tracks Along S.W. Front Avenue
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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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Box 55 | Folder 54 |
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Box 55 | Folder 55 |
Tracks Across S.W. Front Avenue to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Union Station
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Scope and Contents
Crossover tracks and curves on fireman's side.
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Box 55 | Folder 55 |
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Box 55 | Folder 56 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, West End
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Scope and Contents
Cars on tracks immediately ahead of yard engine. Also ties next to track.
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Box 55 | Folder 56 |
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Box 55 | Folder 57 |
East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
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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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Box 55 | Folder 57 |
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Box 55 | Folder 58 |
East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
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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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Box 55 | Folder 58 |
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Box 55 | Folder 59 |
Steel Bridge, East End
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Scope and Contents
Curvature of tracks. Impaired vision during darkness or foggy weather.
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Box 55 | Folder 59 |
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Box 55 | Folder 60 |
SP Brooklyn Yard, East End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 60 |
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Box 55 | Folder 61 |
Eastward Approach to SP Tracks Located East of Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 61 |
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Box 55 | Folder 62 |
SP Brooklyn Yards, East End
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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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Box 55 | Folder 62 |
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Box 55 | Folder 63 |
View from Center of Southern Pacific Brooklyn Yard
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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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Box 55 | Folder 63 |
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Box 55 | Folder 64 |
Flatcar Covered with Planks, Boards and Wire
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Scope and Contents
Moving Over southwest Front Avenue crossing, behind Portland Union Station.
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Box 55 | Folder 64 |
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Box 55 | Folder 65 |
East End of Steel Bridge
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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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Box 55 | Folder 65 |
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Box 55 | Folder 66 |
East Portland, Steel Bridge in Background
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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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Box 55 | Folder 66 |
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Box 55 | Folder 67 |
Flatcar Covered with Planks, Boards and Wire
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Scope and Contents
Moving over southwest Front Avenue crossing, behind Portland Union Station.
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Box 55 | Folder 67 |
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Box 63 | Folder 111 |
Yard Engine Shoving Freight Car and Tank Cars
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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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Box 63 | Folder 111 |
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Series XXIX: Southern Pacific Railroad: Coast Division, San Francisco
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Box 62 | Folder 26 |
Two Locomotives Working on Same Lead Track
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Different view of same area in exhibit Q-13.
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SP Unit 1526: Three Cars in Front and Three Cars Behind
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Different view of same area in exhibit Q-13.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
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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
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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
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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
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Scope and Contents
Passenger cars being taken to terminal on Wye.
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
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Passenger cars being taken to terminal
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Passenger Cars Being Turned on Wye
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Scope and Contents
Passenger cars being taken to terminal
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Crossing at 7th Street
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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
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Crossing only protected by cross-arms. SP Unit No. 1389
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Box 62 | Folder 42 |
17th Street and Harrison Street Area
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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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Box 62 | Folder 43 |
17th Street and Harrison Street Area
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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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Box 62 | Folder 44 |
Classification Yard
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Box 62 | Folder 51 |
Sharp Track Curvature Approaching Crossing at 7th and King Streets
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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
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Baldwin S12. SP Unit 1532
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Railroad Crossovers
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Passenger train in background (7th St.)
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Two Yard Engines are Working to One Lead
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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
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SP loco No. 1478
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Night Shot of Locomotives
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Night Shot from Locomotive
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Car on tracks in front of engine
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Classification Yard
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Freight Cars, Gondola Cars, and Tank Cars on Tracks
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Series XXX: Texas and Pacific Railway: El Paso Yards
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 61 |
East End of the Switching Lead on the Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard
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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
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 64 |
Top End or West End of the Texas & Pacific El Paso Yard at Intersection of Saint Vrain
Street
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Scope and Contents
Being switched by Panhandle & Santa Fe [P&SF] unit.
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P&SF El Paso Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 70 |
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Box 53 | Folder 71 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 71 |
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Box 53 | Folder 72 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 72 |
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Box 53 | Folder 73 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 73 |
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Box 53 | Folder 74 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 74 |
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Box 53 | Folder 75 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 75 |
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Box 53 | Folder 76 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 76 |
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Box 53 | Folder 77 |
Texas & Pacific Freight Yard Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 77 |
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Box 53 | Folder 78 |
Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track at El Paso Looking East
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Shows the Texas and Pacific's 6th street industrial track at Cotton Street.
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Box 53 | Folder 78 |
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Box 53 | Folder 79 |
Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track at El Paso Looking East
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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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Box 53 | Folder 79 |
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Box 53 | Folder 80 |
Texas & Pacific 6th Street Industrial Track Looking East, Corner of Stanton Street
and 6th Street
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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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Box 53 | Folder 80 |
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Box 53 | Folder 81 |
American Smelting & Refining Co. Industrial Yard at El Paso
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Being switched by P&SF Railway Co. Unit
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Box 53 | Folder 81 |
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Box 53 | Folder 82 |
P&SF El Paso Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 82 |
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Box 53 | Folder 83 |
P&SF El Paso Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 83 |
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Box 53 | Folder 84 |
P&SF El Paso Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 84 |
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Box 53 | Folder 85 |
P&SF El Paso Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 85 |
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Box 53 | Folder 86 |
P&SF El Paso Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 86 |
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Box 53 | Folder 88 |
El Paso Passenger Yard
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
Northern Pacific Railroad, Pullman Cars in coach yard.
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Box 53 | Folder 88 |
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Box 53 | Folder 131 |
P&SF El Paso Yard
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 3 |
18th Street Bridge, View to North West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 4 |
18th Street Bridge, View to North West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 4 |
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Box 53 | Folder 5 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Towards West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 5 |
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Box 53 | Folder 6 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Towards West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 6 |
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Box 53 | Folder 7 |
View from 18th Street Bridge to the West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 7 |
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Box 53 | Folder 8 |
Photo from 18th Street Bridge St. Louis to the West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 8 |
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Box 53 | Folder 22 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 22 |
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Box 53 | Folder 23 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 23 |
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Box 53 | Folder 25 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 25 |
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Box 53 | Folder 26 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Looking East
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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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Box 53 | Folder 26 |
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Box 53 | Folder 27 |
View from 18th Street Bridge Looking East
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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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Box 53 | Folder 27 |
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Box 53 | Folder 27 |
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Box 53 | Folder 28a |
View from 18th Street Bridge to the Northwest
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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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Box 53 | Folder 28b |
View from 18th Street Bridge to the Northwest
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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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Box 53 | Folder 29 |
View from 18th Street Bridge to the Northwest
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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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Box 53 | Folder 30 |
View to the North in 21st Street Passenger Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 31 |
View from Jefferson Avenue Bridge looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 32 |
View from Compton Ave Bridge Looking West
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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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Box 53 | Folder 32 |
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Box 53 | Folder 34 |
View to the Northeast in 21st Street Passenger Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 36 |
View to the West in 21st Street Passenger Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 36 |
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Box 53 | Folder 37 |
View to East from 21st Street Bridge
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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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Box 53 | Folder 37 |
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Box 53 | Folder 38 |
View to East from Scott Avenue
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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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Box 53 | Folder 38 |
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Box 53 | Folder 39 |
View to West from Compton Avenue Bridge
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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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Box 53 | Folder 39 |
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Box 53 | Folder 40 |
View is to the East from Ewing Avenue
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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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Box 53 | Folder 41 |
View to the East from East End of Rankin Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 41 |
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Box 53 | Folder 42 |
View to the East from Lower East End of Rankin Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 42 |
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Box 53 | Folder 43 |
View to Southeast from East End of Rankin Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 43 |
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Box 53 | Folder 44 |
View in West End of Rankin Yard
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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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Box 53 | Folder 45 |
View to the Southwest from 17th Street
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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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Box 53 | Folder 46 |
View to North from 17th Street
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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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Box 53 | Folder 47 |
View to the Northeast from 21st Street Bridge
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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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Box 53 | Folder 48 |
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Box 53 | Folder 49 |
View to the North from 21st Street Bridge
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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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Box 53 | Folder 50 |
View to the South, from Inside Union Station
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 52 |
View from 21st Street Bridge to the Northeast Towards Union Station
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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
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 55 |
View to East of Engines and Trains Moving in or out of Station Area
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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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Box 53 | Folder 56 |
View to Northeast from 21st Street Bridge
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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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Box 53 | Folder 57 |
View to the East from 21st Street Bridge
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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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Box 53 | Folder 58 |
View to the East from 21st Street Bridge St. Louis
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 130 |
View to the Northeast from 21st Street Viaduct
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Scope and Contents
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 58 | Folder 24 |
View to the West from Compton Avenue Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 25 |
View to the East from 18th Street Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 26 |
View to West from 21st Street Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 27 |
View to East from 21st Street Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 28 |
View to West from 11th and Spruce Streets
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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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Box 58 | Folder 29 |
View to East from 11th and Poplar Streets
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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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Box 58 | Folder 30 |
View to North 11th and Spruce Streets
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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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Box 58 | Folder 31 |
View to East, Team Track
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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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Box 58 | Folder 32 |
View to East, Gratiot Street Yard
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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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Box 58 | Folder 33 |
View to East, Gratiot Street Yard
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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
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 35 |
View is to Southwest from Missouri Avenue
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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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Box 58 | Folder 36 |
View is to the North Toward the L&N Yard
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Scope and Contents
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
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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
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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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Box 58 | Folder 39 |
Hump Lead in C.D. Yard
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 40 |
View is to Northeast from Road Crossing at Missouri Ave
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 41 |
View to the West Towards Merchants Bridge
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 42 |
View is to Southeast of Madison Freight Yard from Venice Avenue Bridge
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 43 |
View to the East Towards Eastern Connections of TRRA
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 44 |
View to South from Niedringhaus Ave
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Scope and Contents
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
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Scope and Contents
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
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Scope and Contents
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
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 48 |
View to Northeast from Merchants Bridge
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1961 |
Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 49 |
View to Northeast from Merchants Bridge
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Scope and Contents
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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Box 58 | Folder 50 |
View to the East from May Street
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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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Box 58 | Folder 51 |
View to the East from May Street Crossing
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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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Box 58 | Folder 52 |
View to the West, from Approach on Merchants Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 53 |
View to West from Approach on Merchants Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 54 |
View to West from Approach on Merchants Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 55 |
View to Southwest at Carrie Avenue Yard
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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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Box 58 | Folder 56 |
View to Southwest at Carrie Avenue Yard
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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
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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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Box 58 | Folder 58 |
View of Carrie Ave Yard
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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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Box 58 | Folder 59 |
View to South, from Sacramento Avenue
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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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Box 58 | Folder 60 |
View to the West Towards Merchants Bridge
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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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Box 58 | Folder 146 |
Industrial Siding with Grade Crossing at Swift and Armour Plant
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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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Box 58 | Folder 149 |
View of Geraldine Avenue Crossing
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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
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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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Box 59 | Folder 80 |
Bridges Over Cherry Creek
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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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Box 63 | Folder 78 |
RIP Track and Wash Racks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 79 |
End of Denver Terminal Tracks at 23rd Street
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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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Box 63 | Folder 80 |
Denver Union Terminal Tracks and Train Sheds
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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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Box 63 | Folder 81 |
Union Pacific Freight House and Docks
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
Looking in opposite direction of X-4
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Box 63 | Folder 82 |
North End of Denver Union Terminal
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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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Box 63 | Folder 83 |
"Garden" Tracks and Freight Dock
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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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Box 63 | Folder 84 |
Top End of "Garden" Tracks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 85 |
Lower End of "Garden" Tracks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 86 |
Freights Houses and Docks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 87 |
CBQ Coach Yard and Repair Tracks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 88 |
South End Entrance to Denver Union Terminal
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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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Box 63 | Folder 89 |
South End Entrance to Denver Union Terminal
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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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Box 63 | Folder 90 |
Union Pacific Freight House and Docks
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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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Box 63 | Folder 91 |
Rocky Mountain Warehouse Alley and Hassco Spur
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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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Box 63 | Folder 97 |
Denver Union Terminal Tracks
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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
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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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Box 53 | Folder 191 |
Industrial Siding with Grade Crossing
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1960 |
Scope and Contents
"McLaughlin for Senator" sign.
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Box 60 | Folder 32 |
Yard Engine in Locomotive and Freight Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
"Road of the Streamliner" on unit
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Box 62 | Folder 58 |
Freight Cars and Tank Cars on Tracks with Yard Engines
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Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Units. UP Unit 1079.
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Box 62 | Folder 58 |
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Box 62 | Folder 59 |
Freight Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Unit 1079
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Box 62 | Folder 60 |
Railroad Crossovers and Tank Cars
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Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Unit 1079
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Box 62 | Folder 61 |
Freight Cars on Tracks and Industries on Right
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Scope and Contents
Ice dock on left side of photograph.
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Box 62 | Folder 61 |
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Box 62 | Folder 62 |
Freight Cars on Crossover Tracks and Industries on Right
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Scope and Contents
Ice dock in left side of photograph.
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Box 62 | Folder 62 |
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Box 62 | Folder 63 |
Yard Engine in Locomotive and Freight Classification Yard
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Scope and Contents
"Road of the Streamliner" on unit
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Box 62 | Folder 64 |
Freight Classification Yard
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Box 62 | Folder 64 |
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Box 62 | Folder 65 |
Railroad Yard with Close Clearance
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Scope and Contents
"Danger Impaired Clearance" sign. Locomotive in right of photograph.
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Box 62 | Folder 66 |
Cars on Railroad Track and Freight Cars in Background
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Box 62 | Folder 67 |
Freight Classification Yard
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Box 62 | Folder 67 |
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Box 62 | Folder 68 |
Freight Classification Yard
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Box 62 | Folder 68 |
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Box 62 | Folder 69 |
Railroad Track Crossover and Freight Cars
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Box 62 | Folder 70 |
Grade Crossing and Freight Cars
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Box 62 | Folder 71 |
Freight Yard
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Scope and Contents
Ice dock in center-left of photograph.
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Box 62 | Folder 72 |
Railroad Crossovers and Industry
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Scope and Contents
"Rocky Mountain Gas, Phone 856"
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Box 62 | Folder 73 |
Railroad Crossovers and Industry
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Scope and Contents
"Rocky Mountain Gas, Phone 856"
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Box 62 | Folder 74 |
Freight Cars Next to Loading Platform
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Box 62 | Folder 74 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 75 |
Railroad Track Crossovers, Freight Cars and Tank Cars
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Box 62 | Folder 75 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 76 |
Loading Platform and Freight Cars
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Box 62 | Folder 76 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 77 |
Industrial Siding
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Box 62 | Folder 77 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 78 |
Industrial Siding
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Box 62 | Folder 78 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 79 |
Industrial Siding
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Box 62 | Folder 79 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 80 |
Union Pacific Locomotive Unit No. 1082
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Scope and Contents
Union Pacific Unit #1082, Baldwin VO 1000
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Box 62 | Folder 80 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 81 |
Cabooses and Freight Cars
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Box 62 | Folder 81 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 82 |
Freight Cars Next to Loading Platform
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Box 62 | Folder 82 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 83 |
Multi Track Loading and Unloading Platforms
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Box 62 | Folder 83 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 84 |
Freight Cars Next to Loading Platforms
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Box 62 | Folder 84 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 85 |
Intersection of Route 30 and Route 91/191
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Scope and Contents
Grade crossing at busy intersection
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Box 62 | Folder 85 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 86 |
Intersection of Route 30 and Route 91/191
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Scope and Contents
Grade crossing at busy intersection
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Box 62 | Folder 86 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 87 |
Intersection of Route 30 and Route 91/191
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Scope and Contents
Grade crossing at busy intersection
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Box 62 | Folder 87 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 88 |
Union Pacific Locomotive 1499
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Scope and Contents
GP7 in front, FP7 behind.
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Box 62 | Folder 88 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 89 |
Car Shops
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Box 62 | Folder 89 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 90 |
Industry Siding and Yard
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Scope and Contents
Mostly freight cars and cabooses in yard
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Box 62 | Folder 90 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 91 |
Union Pacific Locomotive X-20
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Scope and Contents
GE 8500 GTEL B Unit and Tender
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Box 62 | Folder 91 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 92 |
Union Pacific Locomotive X-20
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Scope and Contents
Tender and Back Half of B Unit
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Box 62 | Folder 92 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 93 |
Union Pacific Passenger Depot
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Box 62 | Folder 93 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 94 |
Union Pacific Locomotives Nos. x1454, 510 and 273 or (279) F3A F3B, F9A & F9B, GP9
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Scope and Contents
1454: F3A & F3B, 510 (in background): F9A & F9B, 273/(279): GP9.
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Box 62 | Folder 94 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 95 |
Freight Cars Under Platform Attached to Industry
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Box 62 | Folder 95 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 96 |
Rear End of Tender of Union Pacific Locomotive X-20, Locomotive to Left is SD 24 B-L
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Scope and Contents
Union Pacific 21; Union Pacific 400 B
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Box 62 | Folder 96 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 97 |
Railroad Tracks Leading to Freight Yard and Passenger Depot
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Box 62 | Folder 97 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 98 |
Tracks Leading to Freight Yard and Pocatello Passenger Depot
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Box 62 | Folder 98 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 99 |
Railroad Track Crossovers Alongside Tank Cars and Freight Cars
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Box 62 | Folder 99 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 62 | Folder 100 |
Union Pacific Passenger Cars on Tracks
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Box 62 | Folder 100 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 63 | Folder 169 |
Union Pacific Locomotive Unit 426
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Scope and Contents
Manufacturer: EMD Model: SD 24; Unit 426
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Box 63 | Folder 169 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Series XXXIV: Washington Terminal Co. Railroad: Washington D.C. Union Station and
Potomac Yards
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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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Box 53 | Folder 134 |
Railway Express Warehouse, Track 4
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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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Box 53 | Folder 134 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 135 |
View from Railway Express Warehouse
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Scope and Contents
Passenger terminal, electrified. Note overhead wires and close clearances of tracks.
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Box 53 | Folder 135 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 136 |
Railway Express Warehouse, Track 4
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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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Box 53 | Folder 136 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 137 |
Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
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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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Box 53 | Folder 137 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 138 |
Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
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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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Box 53 | Folder 138 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 139 |
West Yard of Washington Terminal Railroad
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Scope and Contents
Washington DC Union Station, passenger terminal in background
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Box 53 | Folder 139 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 140 |
View from H Bridge in West Yard, Looking South
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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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Box 53 | Folder 140 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 141 |
Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
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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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Box 53 | Folder 141 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 142 |
Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
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Scope and Contents
B&O Unit #1450, EMD E-8-A
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Box 53 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 53 | Folder 196 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 53 | Folder 196 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 55 | Folder 142 |
Washington Union Station
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Box 55 | Folder 142 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 2 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 2 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 3 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 3 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 4 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level Approaching Fan Chamber
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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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Box 57 | Folder 4 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 5 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 5 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 6 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 6 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 7 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 7 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 8 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 8 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 9 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 9 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 10 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 10 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 11 |
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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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Box 57 | Folder 11 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 12 |
North End of Car Shop, View to South Showing Tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
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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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Box 57 | Folder 12 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 13 |
Shop Area
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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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Box 57 | Folder 13 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 14 |
Railway Express Warehouse Looking North with Cars in Track 6 to the Right and Cars
in Track 5 to the Left
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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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Box 57 | Folder 14 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 15 |
Railway Express Warehouse, Track No. 6 Looking North
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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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Box 57 | Folder 15 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 16 |
Railway Express Warehouse, Track No. 4 Northbound
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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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Box 57 | Folder 16 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 17 |
Railway Express Warehouse, Track 3
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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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Box 57 | Folder 17 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 18 |
West Yard, D.C. Union Station
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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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Box 57 | Folder 18 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 19 |
View from H Bridge in West Yard, Looking South
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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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Box 57 | Folder 19 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 20 |
Industrial Siding, West Yard
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Scope and Contents
Shows close clearances and track curvature in the industries of the west yard.
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Box 57 | Folder 20 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 21 |
View from H Bridge of Tracks in West Yard
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Scope and Contents
Shows the intricacies of train movements in the west yard. Notice the many switches
and crossovers.
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Box 57 | Folder 21 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 22 |
View from H Bridge of Tracks in West Yard
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Scope and Contents
Shows the intricacies of train movements in the west yard. Notice the many switches
and crossovers.
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Box 57 | Folder 22 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 23 |
View of West Yard Tracks, Southern Railroad Passenger Car on Right
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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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Box 57 | Folder 23 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 24 |
Under New York Avenue Bridge, Looking West
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Scope and Contents
This shows close clearances and switches which are observed by the fireman and called
to the engineman.
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Box 57 | Folder 24 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 25 |
View of B&O Main Line Passenger Tracks, Facing South
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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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Box 57 | Folder 25 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 26 |
The Potomac Yards Roundhouse
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Scope and Contents
The picture is taken looking east with the shop area running north and south.
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Box 57 | Folder 26 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 27 |
Potomac Yards, Hump Track
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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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Box 57 | Folder 27 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 28 |
Potomac Yards, Classification Yard and RFP Main Lines
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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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Box 57 | Folder 28 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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Box 57 | Folder 29 |
Potomac Yards, Classification Yard and RFP Main Lines
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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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Box 57 | Folder 29 |
Item 1: Click for Image
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