Description of new Robert R.Young yard at Elkhart, Ind, which applies latest automation techniques to classification of freight cars; features are soft touch coupling, computer for hump control, yard radio and television, automatic switching; receiving yard has 15 tracks with capacity for 1954 cars, classification yard 72 tracks for 3540 cars; eastbound departure setup includes five tracks for 750 cars, and westbound six tracks for 900 cars; layout diagram. (see also Ry Signaling and Communications v 51 n 3 Mar 1958 p 28-38)
NY Central takes broadjump toward railroad of tomorrow
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 144 , n 9
1958
Article (Journal)
English
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NY Central takes broadjump toward railroad of tomorrow
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