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The marshalling yard control tower at Tyne marshalling yard, Lamesley on 21st June 1963
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The marshalling yard control tower at Tyne marshalling yard, Lamesley on 21st June 1963
The marshalling yard control tower at Tyne marshalling yard, Lamesley on 21st June 1963.
Sixty feet high, it is the power house of the yard, and at the top seit the men at the control desk and in the signal box, also part of the tower, in whose specialised hands the smooth running of the yard is entrusted
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The Marshalling Yard Control Tower - A Glimpse into the Heart of Efficiency and Power in 1960s Transportation
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. This print takes us back to the Tyne marshalling yard on a sunny day, June 21st, 1963. Standing tall at sixty feet high, the marshalling yard control tower dominates the landscape with its commanding presence. Serving as the powerhouse of this bustling transportation hub, it holds within its walls a team of skilled individuals who ensure the smooth operation of this vital railway junction. Atop this towering structure lies the nerve center – a control desk where dedicated men meticulously orchestrate train movements and coordinate activities from their elevated vantage point. Adjacent to them is a signal box, an integral part of this architectural marvel. It is here that another set of specialized hands work diligently to guarantee safety and efficiency throughout every journey. The photograph captures not only an era but also highlights public transport's reliance on railways during that time. The surrounding scene showcases vintage cars parked nearby, emphasizing how trains were once central to people's daily lives for both commuting and travel purposes. Preserved through time by NCJ's lens, this image invites us to appreciate the intricate workings behind our modern-day conveniences while celebrating an era when railways reigned supreme in shaping our world's transportation networks.
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