View to the North from 21st Street Bridge, 1961

Photo similar to B53F48. Note switchman walking from left side of train. Tracks curving away from engineer. Also note man walking in upper right of photo not operating personnel. Buildings in upper left corner obstructed view and fireman required to take hand signals. Tracks converged at road crossing frequently used by personnel repairing or supplying trains. Note footpath, see photo B53F56 This view is to the north from the 21st Street Bridge. It shows that when trains are switched in this yard (21st Street yard) all tracks curve to the fireman's side of the engine. The fireman also has the view of the footpath in the left-center of the photograph which is used by ground personnel. Also notice that the view of the tracks is obstructed by the building at the upper left.