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Archives at Cornell

Box 58

 Container

Contains 298 Results:

Trailers for Sale by Southern Railway

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 129
Scope and Contents

These were formerly used by Maintenance of Way workers. There are over 200 of them.

Dates: 1960-1961

Grade Crossing at Ashby Street

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 130
Scope and Contents

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).

Dates: 1960-1961

Looking West from Ashby Street Crossing Toward Jefferson Street

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 131
Scope and Contents

Atlantic Coast line. Note curves, debris, grass, and buildings blocking line of sight.

Dates: 1960-1961

Looking East from Central Avenue Bridge at Central of Georgia Tracks

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 132
Scope and Contents

Looking towards Washington Street Bridge. Note "S" curve of tracks, close clearances, and overhead bridges.

Dates: 1960-1961

Central of Georgia's Grade Crossing Under Union Station

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 133
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1960-1961

Looking South Off Highland Avenue Toward Belt Line

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 135
Scope and Contents

Shows industrial area off Highland Avenue serviced by the Belt Line of the Southern Railway. Note the close clearance between cars, posts, and stacks of brick. Many men and vehicles are moving around in this area.

Dates: 1960-1961

Looking South from Highland Avenue Bridge at Belt Line

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 136
Scope and Contents Engine is going towards Irwin Street crossing. Note curves, trees, buildings, and debris on tracks. The Belt Line services 35 industries during the day, an about the same number at night. This Belt Line runs from the east main line at Armour yard approximately 5 miles to the Decatur Street yard which joins the Atlanta Joint Terminal Yard. From Armour to Decatur, it is uphill all the way and made up of numerous curves like the ones seen in this photograph. It requires a five man crew to do...
Dates: 1960-1961

Going Down Hill North on Belt Line Toward Irwin Street Crossing

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 137
Scope and Contents

This crossing is heavily traveled by pedestrians and vehicles. Note the curve in the track as it approaches the crossing. Close clearance from fences, trees, and bushes. Very steep grade.

Dates: 1960-1961

Southern Belt Line track at Airline Street Looking North

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 138
Scope and Contents

The Belt Line tracks are on the right and the industrial tracks on the left. Irwin Street crossing is two blocks north of the Edgewood Viaduct seen in the top right of photograph. Note curvature of tracks, support columns, and the crossing.

Dates: 1960-1961