Box 53
Contains 394 Results:
View to Northwest from 21st Street Bridge, 1961
View to the Northeast from 21st Street Viaduct, 1961
Mystic Wharf Yard, Charlestown, Boston Terminal, 1960
Heavily traveled crossing over which all switching is done. The truck is crossing the tracks even though a train is approaching from the upper yards.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
Picture shows a close view of the scrap car, where the debris lays alongside of the car. This constitutes a safety hazard because debris can cause train derailments. Also, the close clearance the of the building means that the signal passing happens on the fireman's side.
Buttonwood Yard Interchange between Pennsylvania Railroad and Central Railroad Co of New Jersey, 1960
Buttonwood Yard, Public Crossing, 1960
This shows the interchange between the PRR and the CNJ (also pictured in exhibit Z-1), looking northwest. There are no crossing gates, lights, bells, or other warnings for the public. The track in the foreground is the D&H interchange into Buttonwood Yard. The tracks in the background are leads to and from the the lower and upper yards where switch engines are workinf 24 hours a day. Parked automobiles create close clearance for railroad cars.
Buttonwood Yard photographed from Old Buttonwood Road looking East, 1960
Photograph shows foggy condition that occurs frequently in Wyoming Valley area. This weather condition can slow down yard movement because of low visibility.
Lower Yard of Buttonwood Yards, 1960
Track to the left are Pit Tracks, where engines are fueled, serviced, and stored. The fumes from the diesel engines can be hazardous to yard crews. Next tracks to right of Pit Track are called "The Flats." This is where yard crews switch the inbound trains in the lower yard. On occasion, yard crews have had been overcome by diesel fumes and have had to evacuate the yard.
Industry Track at Hazard Wire Works, 1960
This is the PRR track at Hazard Wire Works used for industrial switching. This track is known as the Old Main, connecting Buttonwood Yard with the Wilkes-Barre Yard.The tracks running from left to right are the D&H Academy Street branch.
Academy Street Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, 1960
Photograph taken facing north. This track is used to place cars at industries in the area. Many unprotected public crossings (partial view of crossing from exhibit Z-5). Parked automobiles foul tracks and create hazards.