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Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 18 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 5214 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Car
March 1953
A sleek, deluxe sleeping railroad passenger car made of high-strength, low-alloy steel.
Modern Locomotive
1902
Depiction of the "modern" locomotive at the beginning of the 20th century.
Second Locomotive
A depiction of the Second Locomotive is shown on the tracks and ready to roll. Caption reads: "Second Locomotive, 1845."
First Locomotive
Locomotive with barrels of cargo, sits on the tracks. The caption reads: "First Locomotive, 1831."
Modern Steam Locomotive
1944
The Pennsylvania Railroad purchased this innovative steam engine that was built to pull up to 125 loaded cars at 50 miles per hour.
