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Box 61

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Contains 320 Results:

Cars Moving Around Curve Just East of Minneapolis Junction, 1960

 File — Box: 61, Folder: 66
Scope and Contents

Engines work on these tracks in either direction. Curvature of the track is very sharp and there are two conflicting movements so it is very difficult for signals to be passed.

Dates: 1960

Switching Movements from Main Line 4 and R Yard, 1960

 File — Box: 61, Folder: 69
Scope and Contents

Movement to Union Yard. Engines are headed either direction at this point (same place as exhibits L-28 and L-29).

Dates: 1960

Switching Movements from R Yard to Union Yard, 1960

 File — Box: 61, Folder: 70
Scope and Contents

Direct view of the converging of the tracks of the Great Northern's Union Yard on the left and the D Yard on the right. Engines headed both directions as you note three engines are in picture at same time and it is possible for them to collide if crossover switches not properly lined.

Dates: 1960

Switching on Curve at Great Northern R Yard, 1960

 File — Box: 61, Folder: 73
Scope and Contents

Engines headed both directions in these movements. Numerous curves and crossovers.

Dates: 1960

Engines Moving on Curve and Across NP Track Crossover, 1960

 File — Box: 61, Folder: 74
Scope and Contents

Locomotive backing over the Northern Pacific industrial track coming from the Minneapolis Junction roundhouse, which is to the left towards the union the right. Engines operate and are headed in either direction. This area is congested most of time.

Dates: 1960

Lower End of Union Yard, 1960

 File — Box: 61, Folder: 102
Scope and Contents

Main lines between Minneapolis and St Paul. Tracks at left of picture used by Chicago Northwestern Railway. Picture of tracks coming out of Minnesota Transfer Yard leading across main line to Union Yard (same bridge as in exhibit L-21).

Dates: 1960