Box 56
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Sharp track curvature in the trailer yard, all signals must be given on the fireman's side on entering the trailer loading platforms. None of the train crossing streets are protected by gates or warning signals.
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Heavy truck traffic. No Gates; No Lights Flashing.
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Industrial track at Harlem River Yard, with children playing along the tracks. The crossing is unprotected by flashing lights or crossing gates, even though there is very heavy traffic.
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Very Heavy Truck Traffic and large numbers of workmen about property. Sheds are electrified with overhead wires so the passing of signals by men riding on top of cars is strictly prohibited.
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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.
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Very close clearance both because of structure and because of masses of people in Grand Central at all times. Short distance between signals.
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Photo taken from Long Island Railroad. NH operates in and out of Bay Ridge with freight service only. (Later becomes the Brooklyn Army Terminal). Overhead wires makes it impossible to pass signals from the top of cars. Close clearance on tracks.
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First Street Yard leading into State Yard. This is one of the most extensive yards in the east. Thousands of cars on hundreds of tracks are handled daily. Sharp curvature on tracks and close clearances. Heavy truck traffic. Most signals given on the fireman's side
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Trailer loading operation (i.e. piggy-backing) here is one of the pioneer trailer operations in the country, with around 80 to 100 trailers moving out of the yard nightly.
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Trailer loading operation (i.e. piggy-backing) here is one of the pioneer trailer operations in the country, with around 80 to 100 trailers moving out of the yard nightly.