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Passenger train headed west towards Elmhurst, Illinois, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents Passenger train operating westward along the main line approaching the east end of Elmhurst, Illinois; the Poplar Avenue crossing is down the track, where an automobile is driving across the tracks. The train has just moved around a slight curve. Note the tail end of the curve towards the middle of the picture. In the center of the picture in the distance is an overhead signal marking the Poplar Avenue crossing. Note also in the left of the picture the housing and play equipment for children...
Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

Cottage Hill Avenue Crossing and the Elmhurst Depot, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents Looking east of the Cottage Hill Avenue crossing, showing the three main line tracks of the North Western. The track in the center of the picture is the westbound main line track, the track to the left of it, or the center track, is used in either direction, and the track on the extreme left is the eastbound main line track. The road freight train here is moving through one of the most heavily trafficked crossings in Elmhurst. The North Western itself has very heavy passenger traffic out of...
Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

North End of Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

The yard has 29 tracks plus three main line tracks (Nos. 19, 20, and 30). This is the point of origin of the humping operations in Proviso. Various industries are served here, including General Foods Corporation.

Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

South End of Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

CNW Unit #1649, EMD GP-7. Shows the south end of Yard 9 and indicates the curvatures of all tracks as well as gives some indication of the number of workmen in the area. Note also the rocks, stones, pieces of wood, and scrap metal that are scattered throughout the yard, which make it easier for men on the ground. Also shows the 20 main and 19 main lines.

Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

South End of Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

Another view of south end of Yard 9 at the junction of the hump leads. Shows the 20 main and 19 main lines.

Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

South End Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

Shows the curves and main line tracks 19 and 20. Taken in the same general area as E-15, but shows more clearly the curves and main line tracks 19 and 20. Switchman signalling with arms extended.

Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

South End Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

CNW Unit #1776 pushing a train southward over the hump. The train is moving away from the photographer.

Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

South End Proviso Yard No. 9, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents CNW loco #1776 pushing a train southward over the hump, showing curve of track. Another view of the operation shown in exhibits E-16 and E-17. Here the track curvatures and hump leads going down and around to the left of the picture which is toward the south here are more clearly shown. Also shows the maze of switches that join here and the cross-overs through the area. These conditions exist generally throughout the yard and accidents caused by derailments and sideswipes have been frequent...
Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

Crest of Hump and General Yardmaster's Station, Yard No. 5, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents Shows cars being pushed over the crest of the hump at Proviso Yard. The building in the center is the general yardmaster's station. There are various hump signals that extend all he way to North Avenue. Two of these signals are shown just to the left of the yardmaster's station. In the foreground are tracks 24, 25, and 26 (26 is barely discernible). Note the broken ties along the right-hand side of the picture, and various trees and weeds which obscure positions of the track. Constant...
Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

Crest of Hump (upper and lower levels), Yard No. 5, 1960

 File — Box: 60, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents Taken at the crest of the hump. Building shown at right is the yardmaster's office, and pole in the center is mast of one of the hump signals. The tank car in the center of the picture is entering the first of a series of retarders which run along the length of the lead into the classification tracks in the yard proper. The B & O gondola is just progressing over the hump. There is a tremendous congestion and movement in this hump area. The fireman is definitely necessary in hump...
Dates: 1960
Found in: Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives / 5003 P, U.S. President's Railroad Commission Photographs / Series V: Chicago & North Western Railway: Chicago Terminal Division, Proviso Yards

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