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Box 55

 Container

Contains 316 Results:

Delaware Avenue Track to Pier 84, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 102
Scope and Contents

Picture of track leading to Pier No. 84. Note skates piled up in front of loading platform, which obstruct vision of engine crew. Note immediately inside gate is an opening in the wall, there is a similar opening in the opposite wall. Stevedores operate self propelled loading equipment through these openings, creating a dangerous conditions. Slightly different angle to Exhibit F-21; note truck that is about to cross the tracks.

Dates: 1960

Industry Siding, Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 104
Scope and Contents

Engine moving out of siding on Delaware Avenue. Note traffic moving northward, approaching from fireman's side.

Dates: 1960

Engine leaving North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 105
Scope and Contents

Engine moving out of the north end of Pier No. 84 yard, onto Delaware Ave. Note traffic continues to keep moving despite engine movement.

Dates: 1960

Engine at North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 106
Scope and Contents

Engine has stopped movement, and prepares to back second car in draft into yard.

Dates: 1960

Engine at North End of Pier 84 Onto Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 107
Scope and Contents

Engine has stopped movement, and prepares to back second car in draft into yard.

Dates: 1960

Engine Backing Car Onto Pier 84 from Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 108
Scope and Contents

Crew now has a hold of one car and is backing down toward Pier 84 yard. Note traffic continues to move. Note weeds make it difficult to ascertain position of switches. PRR Unit 9121

Dates: 1960

Brakeman Throwing Switch on Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 110
Scope and Contents

Brakeman preparing to throw a switch on Delaware Ave. Because of the heavy volume of traffic, it is essential for the fireman and engineer to keep an eye out for the brakeman's safety

Dates: 1960

General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 111
Scope and Contents

Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.

Dates: 1960

General Traffic Conditions on Delaware Avenue, 1960

 File — Box: 55, Folder: 112
Scope and Contents

Exhibits F-29 through F-29e show general traffic conditions on Delaware Avenue in the vicinity of Oregon Avenue. Note the very heavy volume of large trucks, tractors, and trailers and passenger automobiles and buses. It also shows that there is no traffic pattern. Vehicles move in any direction.

Dates: 1960