Box 63
Contains 338 Results:
Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track, 1960
Shows the track leading into Robinson Mill. Note the crossover and curvature on the track.
Robinson Mill Industry Siding, 1960
Freight car on track next to platform.
Seventh Avenue Switching Operation, 1960
Robinson Marina and Robinson Mill Track, 1960
Shows the track leading into Robinson Mill. Note the crossover and curvature on the track.
North End of New Yard (Bayside Yard), 1960
Main line to left, runs north and south along Bayside Yard.
Washington Iron Works Building, 1960
Shows the Washington Iron Works. There are four or five industries that are only accessible by going through the Washington Iron Works Building. Notice the curvature of the track as it goes through the building, as well as the presence of employees of the Iron Works in and about the tracks. Note the signals on the fireman's side. In the foreground of the picture there is a street crossing that is in the downtown Seattle area, and it has heavy traffic at all times.
Industries oServiced by Fifth Avenue Switch Jobs, 1960
Engines are generally headed north; cars are shoved in either one or both directions. Signals must be passed frequently on the fireman's side while serving the industries. One of the serviced industries is Stack Steel.
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Taken from Marietta Boulevard Bridge. The track at the extreme left on the bank is the north and south main line and the next track to the right is the No. 1 thoroughfare. The lead on extreme right is the No. 3 thoroughfare. Note the curves and crossing on all tracks, which are used by carmen riding echo-machines (rail inspection machinery). The Marietta Road Bridge is in the far background of photograph.
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Picture shows relatively few cars for this yard and only two engines. Generally there are several engines working in this area and requires a lookout on both sides to assure safety.