Box 63
Contains 338 Results:
Recieving Yard
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.
Freight Cars and Passenger Cars
Looking South in the "C" Yard of the Southern Pacific Yards, SP Units No. 5239 and 1408
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.
View of the "C" Yard of the Southern Pacific Yards Looking South
The tracks in the forefront converge to a puzzle and cars and engines can be expected to move in either direction at any time.
View of East Leg of Wye Heading Out on Alameda Street
Heavy vehicular traffic and several crossings make this location hazardous at E. 27th Street.
East Leg of Wye at Butte Street
Showing tracks leading into industries the curvature of which require the use of fireman.
View of 8th Street Yard
Extreme curves and short clearance in this yard. Safety of all employees requires the use of fireman. SP Unit 1016
Looking Across the Top of the "C" Yard
Heavy movements of several engines in this vicinity & many employees working here. SP Unit #5270
Looking North Over the Southern Pacific "B" Yard
Many cross-overs and leads and impaired vision. Movements can be expected at any time in either direction.
Top End of the "C" Yard at Los Angeles
Looking North to the "B" Yard. Leads and cross-overs make this location hazardous.