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Viewing Album:  USA: Thompson ~> "Washington Union Station"
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:12/1/1940 - 12/1/1940
Album Info:Here is a five-page article by Mr. E.L. Thompson entitled "Washington Union Station." It was published originally in the December 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 13-17. "Washington Union Station is both a through and a stub station. That means that some tracks terminate in the station, while others pass through. There are 32 tracks all together, the first 20 terminating on the upper level. The next nine go through the lower level and on under Capitol Hill, headed southward. Three additional low-level tracks have no connection with the tunnel, being used primarily for loading purposes. Some unusual and difficult problems of operation are presented because of such a layout." (Page 13)
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"Washington Union Station," Page 13, 1940
Title:  "Washington Union Station," Page 13, 1940
Description:  Here is page one of a five-page article by E.L. Thompson entitled "Washington Union Station." It was published originally in the December 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 13. Article Subtitle: "North meets South at nation's capital and adds unusual problems to station master's woes."
Photo Date:  12/1/1940  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 6:55:13 AM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  45   Comments: 0
"Washington Union Station," Page 14, 1940
Title:  "Washington Union Station," Page 14, 1940
Description:  Here is page two of a five-page article by E.L. Thompson entitled "Washington Union Station." It was published originally in the December 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 14. Depicted here are: (A) an overall view of the southern portion of the Station complex; and (B), a detailed view of Union Station's track arrangement.
Photo Date:  12/1/1940  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 6:56:54 AM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
"Washington Union Station," Page 15, 1940
Title:  "Washington Union Station," Page 15, 1940
Description:  Here is page three of a five-page article by E.L. Thompson entitled "Washington Union Station." It was published originally in the December 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 15. Depicted here is an overall view of the northern portion of the Station complex, drawn by Mr. R. Wagner.
Photo Date:  12/1/1940  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 6:58:18 AM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
"Washington Union Station," Page 16, 1940
Title:  "Washington Union Station," Page 16, 1940
Description:  Here is page four of a five-page article by E.L. Thompson entitled "Washington Union Station." It was published originally in the December 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Photo Caption: "How a Pennsy local looks to Washington towermen at 'K' Interlocking Plant." Note the semaphore signals on a frigid Winter's day.
Photo Date:  12/1/1940  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:00:07 AM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:  44   Comments: 0
"Washington Union Station," Page 17, 1940
Title:  "Washington Union Station," Page 17, 1940
Description:  Here is page five of a five-page article by E.L. Thompson entitled "Washington Union Station." It was published originally in the December 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Map Caption: "Trains from Washington cover the East, South, and Central states."
Photo Date:  12/1/1940  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:01:53 AM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  36   Comments: 0

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