Box 54
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General view from Tower 5, which controls all power switches in the area. New Hampshire Division main line is on the left, which divides Yard 9 from Yard 8, making an operation on a huge "U" curve necessary, and where a fireman is a vital no matter which direction a move is made due to curves and congestion and short switch circuits where moves may be brought to a halt by Tower 5.
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Lower Yard 9 as seen from Tower 5, a controlling tower for all power operated switches in unsignalled territory
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General view showing curvature in the entire yard where the engineer is entirely dependent on signals relayed by fireman. Tracks in foreground (right to left): caboose spur, tracks 1 to 35, with Yard 10 lead on extreme left.
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Photograph showing lower end of Yard 8, end of curvature, and convergence into four connecting tracks to Yard 9. View from engineer's side on all outbound trains and drafts to Portland division, tracks, and other signals.
Break-up and Classification Yard, 1960
This yard is located south of the steel mills seen in photo, and north of 34th Street. There are 28 classifications tracks on the west side (to left of photo), and 4 leads from the main line on the east side of the yard. This is a kick yard. The building to the right is the yard office. Crews report for duty at the yard office and cross over to pick up their engines. The yard is also an interchange with Southern, L&N, and SLSF railroads.
Trackage of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Co, 1960
Located just south of U.S. Steel works at Ensley. BS has trackage rights and delivers cars to TC&I Railroad at Pratt Railroad Yard (just south of photo's location). The tracks in the photo run north and south. The TC&I hauls hot metal while the BS hauls coal and ore. Close clearance between tracks requires extra vigilance from engineer and fireman. Note cross walks and road way next to and crossing tracks.
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard, 1960
The tracks run north and south. The five unit diesel is on the inbound main line; to the left of the units is the outbound main line. This is a hump yard; crews work from both ends of the yard. The yard is always congested with yard and road crews from various railroads. Interchanges and deliveries between BS, the SL&SF, the IC, and Central of Georgia Railroads occur in this facility.
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard, 1960
Same movement as in photo I-3; shows progress of train into yard.
Five Unit Road Freight Train Moving into Yard, 1960
Same movement as in photo I-3; shows progress of train and "S" curve train makes going into the yard.