CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"         
Built by Baldwin in 1837, it was purchased by the Galena & Chicago Union Railway (G&CU) which was the direct predecessor of the C&NW. It pulled its first westbound train out of Chicago in 1848 after being transported from NY by schooner. The photo is believed to be dated circa 1875.
Date: 1/1/1900 Location: Chicago, IL   Map Show Chicago on a rail map Views: 1410 Collection Of:   Marty Ross
Locomotives: CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)    Author:  Marty Ross
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
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