Box 58
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 44
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This crossing is not protected and engineer observes crossing while man on ground will relay signal to fireman close clearance between engine and wire fence. This particular job switches Union Starch and Refining Co and inside of plant, at night. There is grades up hill and down and very close clearance also people employed by plant walking around yards. (grain checkers, clerks, and other personnel). This crossing very busy at mornings and evening rush. TRRA engine #585 This view is to the...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 45
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Crew spotting cars at platform. Note close clearance between cars and platform. Note close clearance between cars and platform. Switchmen required to walk on platform or on left side of engine to spot cars. See No. 63 for unprotected view of left side. Weeds debris and fence causes unsafe conditions. TRRA engine No. 582
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 46
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Note wires overhead. Similar to B58F45 with unprotected view on left side. Note trash on the tracks which makes footing for switchman more dangerous and requires sharp lookout. TRRA engine No. 582 This view is to the south from a road crossing at Granite City, Illinois. Notice the close clearance of engine an cars on the fireman's side of the engine, but all signals are passed on his side because the engineer's side has still closer clearance and there is no room for the switch crews to pass...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 47
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Showing cars being handled to both sides of industry tracks. Crossing with autos on the track and a curve on the fireman's side. Trash on the tracks makes footing for switchman more dangerous and requires a sharp lookout. TRRA engine No. 582 Similar to P-50 and shows again the close clearances. The signals are being passed to the fireman who relays them to the engineer. Notice also the trash on these tracks, which makes footing for the switchman more dangerous and requires a sharp lookout...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 48
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Showing 2 unit pole signal and ground signal, these are main line rails and used by freight as well as passenger trains. Little building at left of photo is new C.TC. between there and Illinois. Severe accident there first part of 1960 there was a lever man there then, tower was knocked to ground 75" feet below. There you have idea of grade immediately in back of little building there are more main line tracks and these tracks merge together there. Dual rail over river into Ill. Under span...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 49
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Showing 2 unit pole signal and ground signal, these are main line rails and used by freight as well as passenger trains. Little building at left of photo is new C.TC. between there and Illinois. Severe accident there first part of 1960 there was a lever man there then, tower was knocked to ground 75" feet below. There you have idea of grade immediately in back of little building there are more main line tracks and these tracks merge together there. Dual rail over river into Ill. Under span...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 50
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Showing views of approach to Merchant Bridge. Note converging tracks of yard (center photo) with main line at switch stand. Notice curvature of tracks leading into yard. Also weed and debris on these game tracks. At top of hill (upper left photo) these tracks at left of photo join 2 more main lines. This view is to the east from Grand Avenue. The main lines run from lower left to upper left and the switching tracks are on the right side of the photograph. Notice the curvature of the switch...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 51
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Showing engine coming from yard to main line. Fireman must take signal and see that switches are properly lined and be on constant alert here especially. Note 2 unit pole signal on left side of photo used for movements of west bound trains. Note crossovers from yard to outer main line. Note man on ground by engine to throw switch after the engine clears over This photo ties in with Photo B58F50. This picture is similar to P-28 but shows an engine leaving the yard at the center of the...
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 52
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Showing 2 unit pole signal and ground signal. Fireman has vision of Wabash Unit #132 crossing (running North and South). Note curvature of tracks straight ahead and of crossing (protected by lights bells and gates) Also of obstruction around curve (center photo) See photo B58F53.
Dates:
1961
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File — Box: 58, Folder: 53
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Showing 2 main lines, crossovers ground and 2 unit pole signal. Curvature of rail to right obstructed by coal piles, building etc.) Note obstruction by weeds of Wabash lead to right. Rails beyond curve (upper photo) has many road crossings, some protected some not. Trucks auto, and pedestrians use these crossing throughout the day and night. This view is to the west from the Merchant's Bridge approach, showing Grand Avenue and May Street. The tracks curve to the right at the center of the...
Dates:
1961