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Box 56

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Contains 356 Results:

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 117
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Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 118
Scope and Contents From the File:

Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 119
Scope and Contents From the File:

Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 120
Scope and Contents From the File:

Taken from platform of Track No. 11, on the upper level of GCT. All signals are dwarf type, and they are very close together. Sharp and constant lookout needed by both Engineer and Fireman because of very close clearance on all tracks; workmen working around tracks and platforms; constant moving of trains and engines in and out of Terminal.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 123
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Opposite from New Haven Union Station. This picture shows an engine batting out or switching cars. Shows the overhead wires carrying 11,000 volts of electricity, which make it impossible for the yard crew to work on top of the cars to pass signals. Also shows the entrance to the passenger yard and the main line tracks to Boston and Springfield.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 125
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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.)

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 126
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Entrance to east end of Belle Dock Yard. Switching locomotive returning with a drag of oil and coke cars from east side of harbor. The train is on Forbes Avenue and the Tomilson draw bridge.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 127
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West end of yard. Engines headed west. Curving tracks and close clearance. Trucks loading and unloading. Sharp lookout on both sides of engine needed.

Dates: 1961

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 File — Box: 56, Folder: 129
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Very heavy truck traffic due to large number perishable goods on cars. Very close clearance on all sides. Most signals given on Fireman's side

Dates: 1961