Railway Age 1957 July 29 Automation takes control This yard returns 30% on inves

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Railway Age 1957 July 29 Automation takes control This yard returns 30% on inves
Railway Age 1957  July 29
Federal equipment financing urged p.11
Details of government agency leasing plan are given by J. M. Symes of the PRR. Speaking for 34 eastern roads, he says locomotives and freight and passenger cars which otherwise could not be bought would be made available under the plan.
CofGa control opens southeast to Frisco  p.12
Division 4 decision will be appealed to full commission by Illinois Central, but Frisco sees way cleared for improving service in expanding economy.
Automation takes command in modern yards p.14
Here's a comprehensive report on recent developments in electronic classification controls. The magnitude of freight claims traceable to rough handling makes automatic retarder systems an economic must.
How Clerks' Harrison views new computers  p.19
EXCLUSIVE : An interview with the brotherhood leader on the problems of office automation. Anxious to be a partner from the start in future computer planning, he speaks frankly on "outside" hiring, training, seniority, "attrition" and severance.
Traffic volume is biggest railroad need  p.25
That's how the new Atlantic Coast Line president, 45-year-old W. Thomas Rice, sees it. Capacity operations, attained through good rates and service, are the key.
TOFC steps out as coast-to-coast service looms  p.30
Die-hard devotees of all-rail billing and "heretical" collaborators with truckers are expanding their piggyback operations. Work goes ahead to build the tariffs for regular transcontinental TOM service.
New dunnage cushions with air   p.32
Reduced damage bills, lowered shipper costs and faster loading are attributed to use of air-filled rubber bags gaining broadening popularity.
Do railroad apprenticeships pay off? p.41
After you recruit and train young craftsmen, how do you keep them working on the railroad ? The industry can't afford a haphazard approach to the problem.
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