Box 53
Contains 394 Results:
View from H Bridge in West Yard, Looking South
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.
Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
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)
Washington DC Union Station, Passenger Terminal
B&O Unit #1450, EMD E-8-A
Under the Union Station Concourse Lower Level, North and Southbound Tubes
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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Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
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.
Buttonwood Yard Interchange between Pennsylvania Railroad and Central Railroad Co of New Jersey, 1960
Buttonwood Yard, Public Crossing, 1960
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.
Buttonwood Yard photographed from Old Buttonwood Road looking East, 1960
Photograph shows foggy condition that occurs frequently in Wyoming Valley area. This weather condition can slow down yard movement because of low visibility.
Lower Yard of Buttonwood Yards, 1960
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.