Box 56
Contains 356 Results:
Layout of Yard Approaching Frisco Wye, 1960
This picture taken in the Memphis terminal shows the lay-out of the yard with an engine approaching the Frisco Wye. The fireman is depended upon to keep the engineer informed of the conditions on the track and the movement of other engines. This is a 24-hour a day, day and night operation in a very busy area. There is a number of switch engines working here at all times and there is a great number of employees that work in the industries around this area.
Freight Cars, 1960
We see a picture of the Memphis terminal. Shown is a crossing used by several railroads. The fireman has the responsibility of keeping the engineer informed of trains using the crossing while the engineer is taking signals from yard crews on the other side. The crossing is shown in the background of the picture in the center, immediately in front of the locomotive.
Congestion of Crossover Tracks, 1960
Illinois Central Railroad Unit No. 472 in yard near Vaiden Warehouse (699 So. Main Street). This picture of the Memphis terminal shows the congestion of cross-over tracks and also interlocking systems that require the close attention of the fireman to prevent accidents. Notice particularly the sharp curve to the right shown in the center foreground.
Congestion of Crossover Tracks, 1960
Illinois Central Railroad Unit No. 472 in yard near Vaiden Warehouse (699 So. Main Street). This picture of the Memphis terminal shows the congestion of cross-over tracks and also interlocking systems that require the close attention of the fireman to prevent accidents. Notice particularly the sharp curve to the right shown in the center foreground.
Industrial Siding and Cross-over Tracks, 1960
Industrial Siding and Cross-over Tracks, 1960
Grade Crossing, 1960
J.R. Watkins Company (70 West Crump Boulevard). We see a grade crossing in the Memphis terminal. All signals in this area must be passed on the fireman's side. Note the debris scattered along the right-of-way, and the cars parked near the tracks.
Congestion of Crossover Tracks, 1960
Here the switching lead crosses the Wye and visibility is very poor. We see the box car left in a bad position where it may be fouling the track immediately to its left. A condition such as this demands someone on the left side of the engine to watch the clearance. (Ssimilar location to Exhibits V-8 and V-8A).
Industrial Siding and Grade Crossing, 1960
National Rose Furniture Warehouse (767 Kentucky Street at Railroad Avenue)