View in West End of Rankin Yard, 1961

Tracks converging to left, over grown with weeds in left of photo and all along lead. Engine pulling train in yard to the switch lead. Note position of switch man preparing to pass signals on left side of engine. Also standing on roadway used by supply trucks to deliver supplies to workmen. Other tracks at right of photo for spotting cars for loading or very close clearance. Note building in right center causing view to be obstructed. Note in center at left of photo blocking view of engine men when switching on track in left of photo. Very often the fireman has to locate switchman before shoving cars back on their track. This is a view facing east, and showing again what is called West Rankin yard (see P-21). All signals passed in this part of the yard are on the fireman's side. Notice the left-hand curvature of the tracks, the weeds, and the unkempt condition of this yard. The structure on the upper right is used to supply dining cars and there is very close clearance here. Also, note how visibility is obstructed to the left around the curve and the congestion of track near the center of the photo.