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 Age v 133 n 19 Nov 10 1952 p 54-62; Ry Signaling and Communications v 45 n 12 Dec 1952 p 841-7)


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    Title :

    Southern's ernest norris yard


    Additional title:

    Ry Gaz


    Published in:

    Railway Gazette ; 98 , n 26


    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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