Box 56
Contains 356 Results:
B&O Lincoln Street Terminal, Robey Street Yard, 1960
A general view of the Robey Street Yards looking from the top of a freight car, which is on one of the switching leads into the classification yard. On the far left of the picture is a lead that goes to an industry serviced by the BOCT. The classification yards are in the left center of the photograph, and the Northwestern middle yard tracks are on the right.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
Opposite view from exhibit G-9, from across the street. It shows the gondola scrap car from other side. Notice debris on tracks and close clearance.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
Another view of the industrial switching at Cicero, IL by the BOCT. Switching is done across a public street; notice the car on the right fouling the tracks. Notice how the track continues into the building.
B&O General Yards, 1960
A closer view of entrance to Cicero Industrial yards, looking at the grade crossing from the east (like G-12). Two streets which are intersected by an industrial track.The industrial track is protected only by a cross-arm sign (in extreme left of photograph). Heavy truck and automobile traffic.
Hotpoint Plant, 1960
A picture of one of the Hotpoint Plants that is serviced by the BOCT. The gate to the plant must be opened by plant employees. Notice the "S" curve leading into plant. Fence divides BOCT industry track from CBQ tracks in left of photograph.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
Another view of the industrial switching at Cicero, IL by the BOCT. Switching is done across a public street; notice the car on the right fouling the tracks. Notice how the track continues into the building.
B&O General Yards, 1960
Looking at the grade crossing from the east. Two streets which are intersected by an industrial track.The industrial track is protected only by a cross-arm sign (in extreme left of photograph). Heavy truck and automobile traffic.
Industrial siding, Victor Gasket Co, 1960
This industry has gates that are held shut by a barrel that must be removed before switching operations can be made. Note that the automobile is parked adjacent to the tracks. This switching is done on fireman's side because of a tangent curve to the left, so it's up to the fireman to relay signals to the engineer. Also the fireman must keep a look-out for the general public because it is a public thoroughfare.
Cars being shoved into warehouse, 1960
Shows cars being shoved into warehouse No. 3 at 4000 South Wallace Street. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.
Cars being shoved into warehouse, 1960
Shows cars being shoved into warehouse No. 3 at 4000 South Wallace Street. The signals are passed on the fireman's side.