Box 62
Contains 232 Results:
South End of Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960
CNW Unit #1649, EMD GP-7. Shows the south end of Yard 9 and indicates the curvatures of all tracks as well as gives some indication of the number of workmen in the area. Note also the rocks, stones, pieces of wood, and scrap metal that are scattered throughout the yard, which make it easier for men on the ground. Also shows the 20 main and 19 main lines.
Eastward Below Crest of Hump, Yard No. 5, 1960
Shows the lower level hump in operation and gives a picture of the classification tracks in the yard. Large number of tracks in the background of the photograph. There are 62 classification tracks.
East End of Track No. 3 In Former Yard No. 3, 1960
CNW Unit #4101-A
East End of Track No. 3 In Former Yard No. 3, 1960
C&NW Unit #4101-A
Kaplan Junk Yard, Yard #4, and Yard #2 from IHB Hill, 1960
Cars were burned here and the smoke would obscure the vision of train operators. Photograph shows the junk yard with some burning freight cars. When cars are burning here in the junk yard, the smoke can impede the view of the tracks, making a most vigilant lookout necessary. IHB is the reporting mark for Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.
Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets, 1960
Railroad crossing at Taylor and Rockwell Streets, 1960
Taylor and Rockwell Street Area, Looking South and East, 1960
Close up of track crossovers and diamond crossings.
B&O Tracks in Wood Street Yard, 1960
Looking east from 14th Street and Damen (formerly Robey Street) Avenue. B&O main lines are in the center of the photograph, with ballast under the ties. St Adalbert's Catholic Church is in the background.
East End of Wood Street Yard, 1960
CNW Unit with three cars; fireman spotting movement. St Adalbert's Catholic Church is in the background.