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Produced by De Frenes Co. for the Reading Railroad, "Stop, Look and Listen" is about the history and evolution of safety measures on the Reading. It dates to about 1954. The film highlights the importance of safety in railroad operations, detailing the technological advancements and training programs implemented to ensure the safety of both employees and passengers. The narrative follows Ken Alexander, a railroad worker, as he undergoes extensive safety training and on-the-job experiences, emphasizing the continuous effort and personal responsibility required to maintain a safe working environment. The text also touches on the involvement of employees' families in safety programs and the broader impact of these measures on the community.
• 0:33-0:53: Introduction to the "Stop, Look, and Listen" sign by Reading Railroad, a landmark in railroad safety. Visuals: a horse-drawn carriage and then a 1954 Chevy Corvette pulls up to a grade crossing.
• 0:55-1:16: Modern safety measures like flashing red lights, automatic crossing gates, and alarm bells. Visuals: Reading RR self-propelled electric commuter train cars pass through the intersection.
• 1:25-1:47: Emphasis on safety as the primary rule of a well-run railroad. VIsuals: freight train rumbles over a large bridge. One set of train cars is loaded with military Jeeps.
• 1:49-2:02: Reading Railroad's pioneering role in safety. Visual: Reading EMD locomotive 901, freight cars, and a conductor in a caboose window at 2:22.
• 2:05-2:19: Definition of safety as the elimination of human error and mechanical failure.
• 2:21-3:02: Importance of safety training for railroad workers, exemplified by Ken Alexander.
• 3:05-3:34: Ken's initial training and physical examination by a doctor.
• 3:37-4:01: Ken learning signaling and operating rules.
• 4:03-4:18: Hands-on training at the centralized training center.
• 4:21-5:05: Practical lessons on brake application and manual switch operation. Railroad employees are shown in a classroom.
• 5:07-5:47: On-the-job training and coupling techniques.
• 5:49-6:16: Ken's first on-ground test and daily safety discussions.
• 6:18-7:03: Family Safety Rallies involving employees' families.
• 7:05-8:16: Safety as a personal responsibility for employees and their families. Sign advertising a safety rally at the Rajah Temple in Reading, Pennsylvania.
• 8:18-9:03: Rolling classroom for hands-on training with modern safety devices.
• 9:05-10:24: Automatic signals and safety gates for enhanced protection. Air brake and diesel safety instruction car shown on a siding. At 10:05, an EMD locomotive pulls a streamlined passenger train.
• 10:26-11:20: Practical application of handbrake operation in classification yards. Lower Moreland school bus stops at a grade crossing.
• 11:22-12:10: Inspection and maintenance of railcars and tracks. Visual: hump yard for sorting train cars shown.
• 12:12-13:09: Use of retarders and remote control for safe car movement. Railroad switchmen walk beside cars in the hump yard.
• 13:11-14:01: Centralized power control and electrified service. Electric substation shown as well as an electric, commuter train or interurban rail car. At 13:50, the interior of the busy control center is shown.
• 14:03-15:00: Maintenance of tracks and equipment with mechanized tools. Fairmont speeder and work crew shown. Black / African American and white maintenance workers move ties and do track work.
• 15:02-16:16: Detailed process of replacing a railroad tie.
• 16:19-17:01: Inspection and testing of rails and safety equipment. At 16:55, an EMD locomotive is shown in the shop.
• 17:03-18:11: Heavy repairs in locomotive shops with safety protocols. At 18:13, locomotive engineers are briefed.
• 18:13-19:01: Freight operations at Port Richmond and Port Reading. At 18:43, map of railroads in Pennsylvania and nationally.
• 19:03-20:20: Loading and unloading cargo with modern equipment. SS Azalea City merchant freighter shown in port.
• 20:22-21:27: Coal handling and transportation.
• 21:29-22:16: Reading Lines tugboat shown by Statue of LIberty in New York Harbor. Passenger train operations and safety inspections.
• 22:18-23:29: Ken's promotion and integration into the railroad team.
• 23:32-24:00: Continuous safety training and its importance.
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