New $10-million freight terminal equipped with latest devices, employs electronic weighing equipment, radar to assist in retarding, and has radio network communication system; consists of 14-track receiving, 56-track gravity retarder classification, 6-track car repair, and 14-track local yards; yard towers and buildings include stock pens, refrigerator car icing facilities, storehouse, diesel shop, and diesel servicing facilities. (see also Ry Signaling and Communications v 45 n 12 Dec 1952 p 841-7; Ry Gaz v 98 n 26 June 26 1953 p 734-6)


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    Title :

    Southern's ernest norris yard


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 133 , n 19


    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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