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Railway Age 1960 November 21 Weekly SP uses spot system for diesel upkeep
Railway Age Weekly November 21 1960 Vol 149 No 21
CONTENTS
Growth studies head RPI plans P. 9
Railway Progress Institute at its 1960 annual meeting says it will consider further economic studies of growth areas which interest both the railroad supply industry and the railroads. Other resolutions call for an appraisal of the effect of mergers and study of foreign trade, containers, transport legislation and equipment leasing.
RRs expand marketing research p.10
A Railway Systems and Management Association survey. finds marketing research playing an increasingly important role in the railroad industry. Twenty of 47 Class I roads answering an RSMA questionnaire have a man or a department assigned to do marketing or traffic research work.
Rail vs. road costs compared p.13
In Chicago, rail rapid transit has cost less than $4 million per mile and can expand to three times its present capacity, while a parallel expressway that cost $10 million is already near saturation. Citing these figures, V.E. Gunlock of the Chicago Transit Board told an ASCE panel that a combination of rail-auto transport on a single right-of-way provides the maximum in passenger transport per dollar spent.
Cover Story-SP spot system speeds diesel repairs p.20
The system has sharply increased maintenance production at the road's Ogden, Utah shop. It's based on assigning specific work to a specific spot that is tooled for the job to be done.
N&W uses radar speed meter p.24
The meter, for checking train speeds, may be used at track-side or at a point remote from the right-of-way. It also is used by the N&W to determine the velocities of freight cars rolling on classification yard tracks.
Insert maps help sell tickets p.26
The Seaboard Air Line has been experimenting with a dual-map arrangement designed to help passenger salesmen-and passengers-tell at a glance where passenger trains are operated.
Liners cut hide-car costs p.27
Hide cars must undergo expensive overhauling before they can be used for other lading. Moisture-proof car liners can be used to avoid contamination.
Piggyback interchange rules adopted p.34
AAR's Mechanical Division has adopted a new code covering trailers and containers moving in piggyback interchange service. The rules take effect Jan. 1, 1961.
The Action Page-The high cost of 'social' railroads p.38
Railroading is a business, not a charity. The most flagrant of uneconomic operations required of railroads is the obligation to perform "social services" at a loss. Railroads must make the public understand that it is impossible to continue that kind of philanthropy.
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