Box 56
Contains 356 Results:
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
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.
B&O General Yards, 1960
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.
Hotpoint Plant, 1960
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.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
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.
B&O General Yards, 1960
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.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
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.
Cars being shoved into warehouse, 1960
Shows cars being shoved into warehouse No. 3 at 4000 South Wallace Street. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
Cars being shoved into warehouse, 1960
Shows cars being shoved into warehouse No. 3 at 4000 South Wallace Street. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company, 1960
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.
Spotting a Gondola Inside the Globe Steel Company, 1960
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.