Box 56
Contains 356 Results:
Belle Dock Yard, Freight House, 1961
Showing freight house into which cars are backed for the transfer of freight to and from steamships. The close clearance between the racks can be clearly noted, especially on the tracks leading into the freight house. (Since this picture was taken the carrier has disposed of the freight house.)
Belle Dock Yard, 1961
Close clearance of bridge makes it impossible for brakemen to ride on top of cars.
Belle Dock Branch, East Street to Belle Dock Yard, 1961
Industrial Switching on both sides of branch. New Haven Gas Co. plant on right; numerous sidings and crossovers; entrances to numerous industrial plants crossing tracks unprotected by lights or bells ("Anne + Rosalie" written on fence).
Forbes Avenue Entrance to Belle Dock Yard, 1961
Switcher entering Yard from Forbes Avenue, returning with a drag of oil and coke cars from east side of harbor. Heavy truck, bus and passenger car traffic as indicated b the passing passenger bus requires a sharp lookout at every moment off operation on this street.
Entering Bell Dock Yard from Forbes Ave, 1961
Switcher entering Yard From Forbes Avenue, returning with a drag of oil and coke cars from east side of harbor. Shows passenger automobiles which move in and out of this yard at all times during the operation of the yard, which is 24 hours a day.
West End of Cedar Hill yard, 1961
Engine shown returning from receiving yard on its way back to Engine house. Note particularly the low home or dwarf signals to the rear of the engine towards the right center of the picture which are on the fireman's side.
East Bridgeport Freight House, 1961
Very close clearance on all tracks. Also shown are storage tracks and main line tracks to New York and Boston.
Lower Part of Bridgeport Yards, 1961
Lower Yard looking south. Engines are headed east. Close Clearance on all sides. Freight consists of large amount of perishable goods. Also passenger car travel to and from United Illuminating Co. plant.
Entrance to Harlem River Yard, 1961
Entrance To Yard, Railway Express, and other express and trucking concerns. This street scene is a common one at the Harlem River Yards. Youngsters play ball and other games on the street near the entrance. Sharp lookout a necessity.
Lower Part of Bridgeport Yards, 1961
Curvature of the track leading down to another freight house and industrial sidings.