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Railway Age 1957 September 30 Convention reports how TV speeds coal dumping
Railway Age 1957 September 30
What makes a good traffic salesman? p. 9
The ideal freight traffic solicitor, says W. J. Sullivan, traffic director of the Allied Chemical & Dye Corp., is one who thoroughly knows his railroad and the extent to which it can serve its customers. Mr. Sullivan, addressing the N&W's annual traffic department conference, added that such a salesman "is not afraid to tell me when I can't have my own way."
PRR may lease new locomotives p.10
Bids have been requested by the railroad for the supply of 200 diesel-electric units on a purchase-for-cash and a 15-year lease basis. The PRR's action comes in the wake of persistent reports that a leasing arrangement might enter the locomotive financing picture. The bids are to be opened October 3.
Where are the new freight cars coming from? p.13
Car supply, hot boxes and economy fuel were foremost among the operating problems discussed at the 1957 annual meeting of the four Coordinated Mechanical Associations. Details of the "Symes Plan" that would create a government agency to purchase equipment for long-term lease to the railroads were presented to the meeting by J. P. Newell, PRR vice-president.
Lethargy-'Curse' of the railroads p.14
Far too many railroad officers are content with the status quo, the Southern's Brosnan told last week's joint session of the annual conventions of the Roadmasters' and Maintenance of Way Association and the American Railway Bridge and Building Association. "Our industry will fail," he added, "unless such attitudes are promptly changed."
How TV speeds coal dumping p.18
Operations have been speeded up at the Jersey Central's Pier 18, on the Jersey City side of New York Harbor, through installation of car retarders and power switches, aided by closed-circuit television and talk-back loudspeakers.
Tips on conducting investigations p.22
A new book by I. L. Fardal is reviewed. It spells out some ideas gleaned from a study of National Railroad Adjustment Board proceedings on cases ranging from safety compliance to Rule G.
'No-hands' for materials handling p.24
An electronically operated tractor which goes about its business unattended already has attracted the interest of at least two railroads. When, positioned over a wire buried in the floor and turned on, the tractor will deliver its trailers, complete a circuit
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