Box 62
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RIP (Repair In Place) Track
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.
Reverse Ladder Tracks Next to RIP track
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.
Locomotive About to Cross Western Pacific Track in Foreground
Switching Operations in Evans Avenue Area
Switching Operations in Evans Avenue Area
Switching Operations Over Public Crossings
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.