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Elevated view of parallel tracks in a railroad yard, with a locomotive pulling a boxcar. A man is standing near the boxcar. On the right are buildings, and on the left is a switch. In the distance are more trains waiting on the tracks.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Opsahl, Stan

Publication Information

Creator Opsahl, Stan
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 521

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AI4
Legacy ID
WHi 143333

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