Railway Age 1960 September 19 Weekly Planning for 1961
Railway Age Weekly September 19 1960 Vol 149 No 12
CONTENTS
Settlement ends PRR strike, p. 9
Pennsylvania Railroad operations gradually returned to normal last week after settlement of the 11-day strike of TWU and Systems Federation workers. Both sides claimed victory as settlement terms were announced.
NYC simplifies panel removal p.59
The New York Central has improved the method whereby it takes up track in panels. When taking up a single-track line, nine men and three machines can lift and load 60 panels a day. Key units in the new system are racks which receive the panels as they're taken up.
Shoemaker sees opportunities p.68
The positive outlook for railroading was emphasized in the three-day program of the Coordinated Mechanical Associations and the Allied Railway Supply Association last week.
The Action Page: Key to future-plant renewal p.74
An industry in private ownership must maintain a normal rate of plant renewal and modernization. Failure to do so exposes it to excessive inroads by competition and a loss of friendly public opinion.
Planning For 1961
Carloadings should rise p.13
RRs 'must' re-dieselize p.17
Rules fight will go on p.18
Can strikes be curbed? p.19
More machines for M/W p.28
Special car orders will continue p.32
For S&C 1961 will equal '60 p.41
Yellow board for TOFC? p.46
P&S men plan greater use of EDP p.54
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