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Railway Age 1955 January 31 Creating tomorrow's traffic JCL thaw sheds
Railway Age January 31 1955 Vol 138 No 5
CONTENTS
Week at a Glance
"There is tangible evidence, for the first time in many years, of interest at high government levels in the plight of the railroads"-and "many people would like to help," railroad advertising managers were told by the chairman of the Committee of Railroad Suppliers. 6
An integrated network of piggyback service, involving five railroads in eight states, is beginning to shape up in the West. 7
"Petty regulation" of transportation companies should be ended, in the opinion of ICC Chairman Mitchell, who has just reiterated his previously expressed views as to the pressing need for drastic changes in regulatory laws. 8
FORUM: Technological progress is only part of the reason for the success and prosperity of modern industry, other important contributors to which are "marketing experts." 17
On the Frisco, traffic department representatives play a major part in helping the development department locate new industries on line. 21
Cabooses glamorize freight trains on the Burlington because of their bright aluminum paint. 25
JCL heaters in thaw sheds have cut operating costs by 50%, reduced maintenance expense and speeded car handling.- 26
Attack on the hot-box problem was highlighted at a recent New York Railroad Club meeting. 28
ACL's fire ins. rate is the "most favorable in its history," as a result of its decision to standardize on use of dry chemical fire equipment. 30
A PRR reservation and ticket selling system at Philadelphia is said to give passengers the fastest service ever offered. 33
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