Box 58
Container
Contains 298 Results:
View to the East from May Street, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 50
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...
Dates:
1961
View to the East from May Street Crossing, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 51
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...
Dates:
1961
View to the West, from Approach on Merchants Bridge, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 52
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.
Dates:
1961
View to West from Approach on Merchants Bridge, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 53
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...
Dates:
1961
View to West from Approach on Merchants Bridge, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 54
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...
Dates:
1961
View to Southwest at Carrie Avenue Yard, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 55
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...
Dates:
1961
View to Southwest at Carrie Avenue Yard, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 56
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...
Dates:
1961
Continuation of Move Being Made in Carrie Avenue Yard, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 57
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.
Dates:
1961
View of Carrie Ave Yard, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 58
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.
Dates:
1961
View to South, from Sacramento Avenue, 1961
File — Box: 58, Folder: 59
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,...
Dates:
1961