Box 58
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Engine at North Side of Fair Street Crossing
Note trash barrel between wall and track. This is on fire at various times and the smoke blurs signals and makes a fire hazard.
Looking North on McDonough Street Bridge
Northwest Side of Chevrolet Plant
This is an overall view of the Chevrolet Plant. The industrial tracks are all in the foreground, the main lines just beyond the fence and the plant lead is beyond the main line. All tracks on this plant lead off the lead in a sharp curve. This makes it necessary to have a fireman on the engine to relay signals to the engineer, plus four men on the ground instead of the usual three.
View of the Chevrolet Plant
High voltage lines go there this area here. Shows the unloading point for oil, paint thinner, and other materials.
Trailers for Sale by Southern Railway
These were formerly used by Maintenance of Way workers. There are over 200 of them.
Grade Crossing at Ashby Street
Shows the Atlantic Coast line at the Ashby Street crossing, looking east. The main lines are on the right and the industrial tracks are on the left. (Ashby Street is now Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW).
Looking West from Ashby Street Crossing Toward Jefferson Street
Atlantic Coast line. Note curves, debris, grass, and buildings blocking line of sight.
Looking East from Central Avenue Bridge at Central of Georgia Tracks
Looking towards Washington Street Bridge. Note "S" curve of tracks, close clearances, and overhead bridges.
Central of Georgia's Grade Crossing Under Union Station
Note the close clearance of the columns on the right, the mail truck approaching the crossing, and the curvature of the track. These tracks go through an area like this for approximately half a mile. Buildings and street are overhead, so it is always dark, even in the daytime.