Many carloads of tank transporters were received and stored during the late spring and early summer of 1942. All were shipped out by August and in time for use by Montgomery at the beginning of his African Campaign commencing at El Alamein, Egypt.
Train crew just before removing cars containing boxed vehicles for export to Egypt used in stopping Rommel's advance at El Alamein, 1942. Eight people stand before a Pennsylvania locomotive.
Lift truck and pallets used for handling and storage of wood pulp. This is a comparatively new method for the Terminal and should reduce handling costs considerably.
Pallets provide the ideal method for the storage of all types of commodities and reduce handling costs to a minimum. This compares favorably with the best in warehousing practices.