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Wisconsin Central Railway Locomotive no. 221

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Wisconsin Central Railway locomotive no. 221, the first "big engine" on the Wisconsin Central. Built by the Brooks Locomotive Works in 1898, and later renumbered 2619 on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie, where she was a class E-22. Engineer Arthur Willett and fireman Al Follett are also pictured.

Date Created:
1898

Publication Information

Date Created 1898

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 32.25

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J05
Legacy ID
WHi 5215

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