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Modern Railroads 1967 August Piggyback / Containers higher capacity M/W equipmen
Modern Railroads 1967 August Piggyback / Containers higher capacity M/W equipment plant
Editorial Comment: Research Starts With the Big Tough Questions Two Appointees, Both GOP, Will Strengthen ICC 67
Publisher's Notebook: Sharpshooter Schef 140
Inside Track: A Visit With a Suspicious Character 55
Report From Washington: New Agency to Handle All Transport Modes Being Discussed 48
PIGGYBACK/CONTAINERS-Challenges of a Growing Profit Area 69 PIGGYBACK-One Trademark of "Fabulous '60's" by James W. Plant70
Railroads now on firm grounds to compete for off-track customers, win new profits
Containerization Surge Begins by Robert Roberts76
Containerships, intermodal coordination, fast transcontinental trains, and the all-purpose car will boost COFC's share of piggyback
Piggyback Strives for Higher Capacity by Robert Roberts86
Solid piggyback trains and improved yard operations add up to hot service ... mergers are making better service possible
Piggyback Can Beat Its "Growing Pains" by Eugene F. Ryan91
Ryan says that elevating TOFC/COFC shipping to, its proper status will lead to a profitable maturity
Trailer Lifter Catches On by Robert Roberts93
Unit can load or unload trailers and containers as back-up for crane, to augment circus operations, or on its own
RF&P Modernizes "Gateway to South" by Robert Roberts98
New hump features use of notched rail speed control system with existing electro-pneumatic retarders.
New R&D Department Holds Latest in Facilities 103
Champ Carry Technical Center dedicated at Hammond, Ind., has staff of experts, new types of equipment
New Machines Speed Tie Work by Edward T. Myers 108
Integrated tie machines are grouped to give a 15-second tie-injection cycle
New Plant Produces M/W Equipment 115
Modern South Carolina M/W plant is equipped with precision machine tools
Indicator Keeps Track of Trailer Mileage 117
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