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Wisconsin Central Locomotives

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Two Wisconsin Central Railroad locomotives near the Consolidated Papers pulpmill at Wisconsin Rapids. Snow is on the ground, and heavy smoke is coming out of the smokestacks.

Date Created:
February 2, 1988

Publication Information

Date Created February 2, 1988

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Department of Transportation publicity photographs, circa 1960-1992
Call Number PH series 2729

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013P2E
Legacy ID
WHi 24954

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