Box 62
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Contains 232 Results:
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 25
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In Exhibit Q-9, two yard locomotives are working side by side on the same lead track. The engineer on the locomotive on the left cannot possibly see the locomotive on the right of the picture because of the hood of the locomotive and the engineer on the locomotive on the left must and does, therefore, rely on his fireman sitting on the left hand side of the cab, to observe such other train movements in the yard. Note also in this picture the extreme track curvatures in all directions, both...
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 26
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Exhibit Q-10 was taken further in the Mission Bay yard and shows more clearly the track curvatures and large number of switches. Truck traffic can also be noted on the extreme left hand portion of the picture. All of these conditions make it imperative for the fireman to maintain a lookout on his side of the locomotive for other train movements, numerous yard and train personnel who are working in and about the tracks at all times.
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 27
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Exhibit Q-11 was taken at night in the Mission Bay yard. In Exhibit Q-11, the switchman standing on the gondola car on the fireman's side has just passed a signal to the fireman. Signals were passed here on the fireman's side because of the track curvature. Note also on the left hand corner of the picture is another yard locomotive headed in the opposite direction. That engine on the left is headed towards the crossover at the lower right hand portion of the picture where a man is standing...
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 28
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Exhibit Q-12 was taken at night in the Mission Bay Yard. In Exhibit Q-12, the same engine is making a reverse move now with the engine crew looking out to the right of the picture where there is a public crossing which is heavily traversed. With such crossings, it is essential to have someone on both sides of the cab to observe approaching traffic from either side. Note also here the sign on the yardmaster's office at the extreme right hand portion of the picture: "A.B.C. Always Be Careful -...
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 29
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(Over-exposed print) Exhibit Q-12 was taken at night in the Mission Bay Yard. In Exhibit Q-12, the same engine is making a reverse move now with the engine crew looking out to the right of the picture where there is a public crossing which is heavily traversed. With such crossings, it is essential to have someone on both sides of the cab to observe approaching traffic from either side. Note also here the sign on the yardmaster's office at the extreme right hand portion of the picture:...
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 30
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Exhibit Q-13 shows an engine with three cars in front of it and three cars in back of it, although only two of the three cars can be seen in back of the engine in this picture. The picture was taken at the 7th Street Terminal. It is common practice to switch cars in this fashion in order to spot them at various industries along public streets. Under such conditions, however, it is essential to have a fireman on the left hand side of the cab to advise the engineer of the clearances and any...
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 31
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Exhibit Q-13 shows an engine with three cars in front of it and three cars in back of it, although only two of the three cars can be seen in back of the engine in this picture. The picture was taken at the 7th Street Terminal. It is common practice to switch cars in this fashion in order to spot them at various industries along public streets. Under such conditions, however, it is essential to have a fireman on the left hand side of the cab to advise the engineer of the clearances and any...
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 32
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Different view of same area in exhibit Q-13.
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 33
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Different view of same area in exhibit Q-13.
Dates:
1960-1961
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File — Box: 62, Folder: 34
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Exhibit Q-19 shows passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y." Passenger cars being turned around by a yard engine on the "Y", All trains going into the Terminal must go around the "Y" and in order to go around the "Y" the yard crews must go over four or five public grade crossings as well as a Western Pacific train crossing over which the Western Pacific also carriers out switching operations.
Dates:
1960-1961