Box 57
Contains 212 Results:
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Proceeding in reverse movement into tubes, showing signals as observed by firemen located on left side of locomotive. Picture shows indication of next signal being observed only by the firemen. Signal on left side which would govern reverse movement is shown later.
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Shows the signals at the right of the locomotive in a slow-clear position. Location is northbound tube with fixed signal in a slow clear position, which is observed by firemen who in return, relays signal indication to enginemen.
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Shows track curvature under the Union Station concourse lower level. Proceeding northbound into track which leads to track 29, 28, or 27. Note curvature of track, also signal governing movement beyond the double curve.
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Northbound picture showing curvature of track, also leads and interlocking switches govern the movement 29, 28 and 27 respectively. To the right of the picture is the walkway where passengers board trains.
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Shows a reverse movement under the Union Station concourse lower level. Signal on right hand pedestal in stop position. Observation of this signal by firemen on left side of locomotive. Close clearances in and about other tracks. High tension wires carrying 11,000 volts are pictured overhead.
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Shows a reverse movement in the north and southbound tubes. Southbound movement out of Track 29 with the next signal in stop position and due to the curvature in the track, observation is by firemen on left side of locomotive.
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Picture shows southward direction Track 26 showing close clearances and passage ways where employees must pass through. Firemen must be on constant look-out to protect employees.
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Yard switching in this area has many hazardous features. Views obstructed by jacks, wheels, wheelbarrows, small carts and trucks and other items used by repairmen. Observation of obstruction in and about tracks in this area necessitates a constant look-out by the firemen on the left side of the engine for the safety of the employees in and about the shop area.
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East side track, just south of crossover where GN shoves across.
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View of ALCO and Fairbanks Morse units coupled in multiple operation preparatory to leaving Rutherford engine house. Note exceptional difference between height of end plates between units and dangers encountered when passing from left to right while locomotive is in motion.