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In this photo the back to back engines in the center are on the south main line. The track to the left of the engine is the 30th Street Yard. Notice the curve of the track and the cross-over form the south main to the north main. Just to the right of the engines are two storage tracks running parallel with the main line. Yard engines use this cross-over to switch cars from storage tracks to the yard or vice versa. Note that the engines consist of two units coupled together cabs in the middle, with the long motor hood forward at each end. This makes it impossible for the engineer to see anything on the left side of the engine regardless of which direction the engine moves. Most of the L&N engines are used in the multiple control, with engines headed in each direction. notice the cross-over to the left of the engine with cars hanging out of the clear. This is very dangerous and it is very important to have a fireman on the left side to watch out for these hazards. Also notice the wire across the tracks in front of the engine, which would not clear a man on top of cars. L&N Unit 2265 in in center of photograph.