Box 58
Contains 298 Results:
West End of Rutherford Yards, 1960
View looking eastward from west end of Rutherford yards near Harrisburg, Pa. Normal direction for heading locomotives working in this yard is toward the viewer. Engineer's view of conditions is obscured due to curvature of track.
West End of Rutherford Yards, 1960
View similar to photograph (internal number) 9 showing yard engine moving out onto ladder track. Position of all switches must be checked by fireman also clearance, track conditions and proximity of any movements which may affect his movement.
Rutherford Yards, 1960
View of Rutherford yards showing piles of debris between tracks dumped by impact of cars rolling off hump. Trainmen favor walking on side with least obstacles with no regard to which side of locomotive signals are passed.
Rutherford Yards, 1960
View of track conditions at Rutherford yards showing conclusively that signals must be given on left side.
Rutherford Car Shops, 1960
View of Rutherford car shops showing close clearances at building entrance. Cars are separated by several feet to permit repair forces to pass between and around them.
Steelton Industries, 1960
View of construction work in progress at Steelton, Penn Railroad tracks cross roadway at freight station. Piles of materials as well as structures obscure view of approaching vehicles. Note lack of signs indicating railroad crossing.
Steelton Industries, 1960
Railroad crossing sign in vicinity of crossing shown in photograph (internal number) 15 appears to have been knocked down for a long time as indicated by overgrowth of foliage.
Rutherford Engine House, 1960
View of Rutherford engine house and turntable looking westward. Several types of Reading and Western Maryland locomotives are handled here.
Fairbanks Morse Truck, 1960
Close up view of 6 wheel Fairbanks Morse truck made by General Steel Castings Corp. Engine crews report excessive side sway on this type loco.
Rutherford Engine House, WM Units 62, 43, 236, 1960
View of ready track at Rutherford engine house near Harrisburg Pa where Western Maryland and Reading locomotives are serviced jointly. Note distribution of road switches and streamlined types which are operated in multiple.