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Box 55

 Container

Contains 316 Results:

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 File — Box: 55, Folder: 11
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Yard engine coupled to transfer moving eastward from Brooklyn Yards to Northern Pacific Terminal Co Yard, Portland Union Station. Right hand curve. Debris along right of way.

Dates: 1960-1961

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 File — Box: 55, Folder: 12
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Looking east from Holgate Street viaduct. Inbound and outbound tracks on left; switching tracks in center. Tracks to right are part of main switching yard.

Dates: 1960-1961

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 File — Box: 55, Folder: 14
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This picture shows the west end of the SP Brooklyn Yard. Reverse curve continuing backwards and a sweeping left hand curve. The fireman must tell the engineer about close clearances, other yard engines in the vicinity, misplaced switches, and other workmen on and around the tracks. The fireman must also relay signals from yardmen and other yard crews.

Dates: 1960-1961