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Re: West Oakland TOFC Ramp Moved~1965 to 1974
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 12-06-2020 - 20:21

The ramp tracks in the first photo were single-ended and flats had to be loaded/unloaded "circus style." Additionally, inbound cars with trailers facing the "wrong" way had to be switched out and wyed so they could be unloaded.

The second photo shows how the ramp tracks were replaced with four double-ended tracks designated Packer 1 through Packer 4 in a portion of the Tie Pile area. Look closely and you can see them. This allowed trailers and containers to be loaded/unloaded with Straddle Buggies and Piggy Packers, and inbound cars didn't need to be wyed.

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  West Oakland TOFC Ramp Moved~1965 to 1974 TeamModal 12-06-2020 - 19:51
  Re: West Oakland TOFC Ramp Moved~1965 to 1974 OPRRMS 12-06-2020 - 20:21
  Re: West Oakland TOFC Ramp Moved~1965 to 1974 Dr Zarkoff 12-06-2020 - 20:32
  Re: West Oakland TOFC Ramp Moved~1965 to 1974 TeamModal 12-06-2020 - 20:36
  Re: West Oakland TOFC Ramp Moved~1965 to 1974 OPRRMS 12-06-2020 - 20:49
  Subthread: WP-SP interchange Tracks TeamModal 12-06-2020 - 20:40
  Re: Subthread: WP-SP interchange Tracks OPRRMS 12-06-2020 - 20:45
  Re: Subthread: WP-SP interchange Tracks TeamModal 12-06-2020 - 20:48
  Subthread: Buildings Near Maggie Tower TeamModal 12-06-2020 - 20:47
  Re: Subthread: Buildings Near Maggie Tower OPRRMS 12-06-2020 - 21:00
  Subthread: More Buildings--Car Repair Area? TeamModal 12-06-2020 - 20:56
  Re: Subthread: More Buildings--Car Repair Area? OPRRMS 12-06-2020 - 21:06
  Re: Subthread: More Buildings--Car Repair Area? TeamModeal 12-07-2020 - 10:14
  Cabinet Shop/Mill Location In These Pictures jed747 12-07-2020 - 18:50
  Re: Cabinet Shop/Mill Location In These Pictures Dr Zarkoff 12-07-2020 - 18:59
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  Re: Cabinet Shop/Mill Location In These Pictures Dr Zarkoff 12-07-2020 - 22:52
  Re: Cabinet Shop/Mill Location In These Pictures OPRRMS 12-08-2020 - 15:40
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