View to South, from Sacramento Avenue, 1961

Showing part of Industry switching yard. Note weeds unkempt condition of yards close clearance, congestion and curvature of tracks. Unprotected road crossings at both ends of this yard. Very heavy industry work around this vicinity approx. 43 or 44 individuals. Unauthorized personnel as well as employee walk through this yard and present constant hazard. Cars are put on hill and blocked by ground crews but this hill is steep and all leads of this yard are particular heavy merchandise. (sand, gravel, copper and paper) Note curve to left of Photo, into building very close clearance of cars and other machinery in yard. This view is to the southeast, showing Gereldine crossing (center of photo) and curvature of tacks. At the right of picture the weeds obstruct the view of switches. While the engineer is taking signals on these tracks, the fireman observes the crossing and the tracks at the upper center of the photo. There is very close clearance between the cars and tracks in this yard and along with the unprotected grade crossing two men are essential on the engine for safety of movement.