Box 62
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Cars were burned here and the smoke would obscure the vision of train operators. Photograph shows the junk yard with some burning freight cars. When cars are burning here in the junk yard, the smoke can impede the view of the tracks, making a most vigilant lookout necessary. IHB is the reporting mark for Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.
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Close up of track crossovers and diamond crossings.
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Looking east from 14th Street and Damen (formerly Robey Street) Avenue. B&O main lines are in the center of the photograph, with ballast under the ties. St Adalbert's Catholic Church is in the background.
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CNW Unit with three cars; fireman spotting movement. St Adalbert's Catholic Church is in the background.
RIP (Repair In Place) Track
Exhibit Q-2 shows the repair or rip track at the Bayshore yard. There are 100 to 150 men working in this area as to whom a sharp lookout must be maintained at all times. Because of the curvature of the tracks here in all directions, it is essential that a fireman as well as an engineer maintain lookout form both sides. This is also particularly important because of a road crossing which is noted in the foreground of the picture.
Reverse Ladder Tracks Next to RIP track
Exhibit Q-3 was taken slightly to the left of the preceding exhibit and shows on the left center portion of the picture the reverse ladder tracks which means that regardless of which way an engine is headed signals must be given on the fireman's side. Note also on the right center the numerous crossovers and other curved tracks all of which require constant lookout on both sides of the locomotive and therefore it is necessary to have a fireman and an engineer in the cab at all times.