Box 58
Contains 298 Results:
Industrial Track Crossing Haynes Street at Aristocrat Ice Cream Co
Southern railway industrial track in downtown Atlanta. Lighted building on the right is Aristocrat Ice Cream Co. Street crossing tracks in middle of photograph has a blind approach because of surrounding buildings.
Looking South Towards Fair Street and Swift Packing Company
Fair Street crosses tracks out from between the two buildings on the right. Total blind spot. Very steep grade coming up to this crossing. Vehicles and pedestrians are practically on track at right before they can be seen from an engine.
Looking North from Fair Street Toward Castleberry Street
Engine (SOU Unit 2056) has just crossed Castleberry St. and is going south towards Swifts & Hamel on south side of Fair Street. Note weeds and debris There is a track between engine and the wall on the left.
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.