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| Title: |
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer" |
| Description: |
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. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 5/11/2014 10:36:26 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW PIONEER(4-4-0) |
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2377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer" |
| Description: |
The Pioneer is ready for passenger service with a single coach. Depending on traffic needs, the Pioneer would often pull additional coaches and a baggage car. This photo is pulled from an article which appeared in the 2/14/53 "Capitol Times" newspaper from Madison, Wisconsin. My guess would be tha the photo is from the late 1850s or early 60s. This image is the best I could do with an old, yellowed newspaper clipping. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 5/10/2014 4:14:59 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW PIONEER(4-4-0) |
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1892 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 118 0-6-0 Christopher Schmillen at the throttle |
| Description: |
Photo taken about 1895 |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1900 Upload Date: 8/23/2005 2:41:48 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Lynn Bernhard |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
IC 118(0-6-0) |
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1787 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 0-6-0 #459 |
| Description: |
Alco 0-6-0 Class M-1 Switcher. Photo is circa 1890 from builder records. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1900 Upload Date: 5/11/2014 5:49:15 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 459(0-6-0) |
| Views: |
1768 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CNW 4-6-0 #817 |
| Description: |
Built by Schenectady in 1891 as a Class S-4. Note that the loco is without headlamp, marker lights and bell. Actual date and location of photo unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1900 Upload Date: 5/18/2014 10:11:22 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 817(4-6-0) |
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1563 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R.," Plate 33, 1898 |
| Description: |
Here is the 33rd of 33 photos by William H. Rau in an album entitled "Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R." It was published in 1898 by the International Engraving and Illustrating Company, page 33. Photo Caption: "Central Depot, Chicago." Note the two-horsepower taxi! |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1900 Upload Date: 2/25/2025 10:30:39 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Passenger |
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524 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
LSMS 4-4-0 #529 - Lake Shore & Michigan Southern |
| Description: |
The photo is dated 9/10/1888 but entered here as 1900 since the site does not accept earlier dates. This photo, reprinted by W. R. Hicks possibly sometime in the 1940-50's, lists the builder as Grant Locomotive Works in 1881. The locomotive had 63" drivers, 17"x24" cylinders and generated 135 lbs psi boiler pressure. This information has not been confirmed. Interesting to note the engineer is posing for the photo and note also the huge dome just in front of the cab. Many 4-4-0's with this dome were rebuilt later with the boiler dome over the front drive axle. |
| Photo Date: |
9/10/1900 Upload Date: 1/17/2014 7:02:31 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
LSMS 529(4-4-0) |
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1324 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BRC 40 |
| Description: |
D}te roughly 1915-1920 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1910 Upload Date: 11/11/2005 10:30:12 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Sean H. |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BRC 40(0-6-0) |
| Views: |
2395 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BRC 43 |
| Description: |
Date roughly 1920's |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1910 Upload Date: 11/11/2005 10:30:11 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Sean H. |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BRC 43(0-6-0) |
| Views: |
2155 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BRC 43 |
| Description: |
Date roughly 1925. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1910 Upload Date: 11/11/2005 10:30:09 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Sean H. |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BRC 43(0-6-0) |
| Views: |
1732 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BRC 58 |
| Description: |
Date roughly 1915 to 1920. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1910 Upload Date: 11/11/2005 10:30:10 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Sean H. |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BRC 58(0-6-0) |
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1847 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 4-6-2 #1555 |
| Description: |
This Alco-Schenectady "Pacific" was built as a Class E, on a 4856 Locobase, in 1911. The engine employs Walschaert valve gear indicating it is an early model. Actual date and location of this photo is unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1912 Upload Date: 5/30/2014 10:35:48 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 1555(4-6-2) |
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1447 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 4-4-2 #395 |
| Description: |
Built in 1908 in the Schenectady shops by Alco. This loco is equiped with Walschaert valve gear. Actual date of photo and location unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1915 Upload Date: 5/20/2014 1:59:27 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 395(4-4-2) |
| Views: |
1942 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 2-6-0 #2877 - Illinois Central |
| Description: |
Here is another old time steam locomotive, Illinois Central 2-6-0 #2877 (serial #1796), built by the Hinkley Locomotive Works of Boston, MA., in December of 1888. It was originally numbered Illinois Central #421.The loco actually went through four renumberings before its retirement in July of 1929. They were from the original IC #421 to IC #509 in July of 1890, IC #877 in 1896, IC #1877 in May of 1904 and finally IC #2877 in May of 1917 as seen in this photo. Original specs - 56" drivers, 150 psi boiler pressure, 18x24" cylinders, modest engine weight of 100,00 lb and very modest tractive force of 17,547 lb. No exact date was given for this photo. R.H. Carlson photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1917 Upload Date: 9/1/2022 3:55:55 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
IC 2877(2-6-0) |
| Views: |
900 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CLS&E_ 63 0-4-0 John Schmillen engineer in the cab |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/10/1920 Upload Date: 8/23/2005 2:42:14 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Lynn Bernhard |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CLSE 63(0-4-0) |
| Views: |
1304 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
IC 4-8-2 #2411 - Illinois Central |
| Description: |
Nice photo from a direct scan of the original negative and it appears that it is newly delibered 4-8-2 Mountain type locomotive built by Alco-Schenectady in 1923. No date or location was given but with Mary Rae McPherson's help (see comment below), I now believe it was taken in Chicago, IL, possibly 27th Street. The date is possibly 1923 as it appears to be a newly delivered locomotive. Specs - class 2400, builder #64580, 73.5" drivers, impressive 225 psi boiler pressure, 24x28" cylinders, engine wt 362,500 lb, tractive effort of 57,120 lb. Unknown photographer. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1923 Upload Date: 9/29/2017 12:32:46 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
IC 2411(4-8-2) |
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1133 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
IC 4-8-2 #2411 - Illinois Central |
| Description: |
Somewhat fuzzy pic scanned directly from the original negative. The beautiful 4-8-2 Mountain type locomotive was built by Alco-Schenectady in 1923. Although no date or location was given, I believe this is Chicago, IL, possibly 27th Street with the excellent help from Mary Rae McPherson (see comment belo). The date is possibly 1923 as it appears to be a newly delivered locomotive. Specs - class 2400, builder #64580, 73.5" drivers, impressive 225 psi boiler pressure, 24x28" cylinders, engine wt 362,500 lb, tractive effort of 57,120 lb. Unknown photographer. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1923 Upload Date: 9/29/2017 12:32:49 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
IC 2411(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
1261 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
IC 4-8-2 #2411 - Illinois Central |
| Description: |
Here is another photo scanned directly from the original negative of Illinois Central 4-8-2 Mountain type locomotive built by Alco-Schenectday in 1923. No date or location were given but with Mary Rae McPherson's help, I now believe it's Chicago, IL, possibly 27th Street and in 1923 since the loco looks brand new. Specs - class 2400, builder #64580, 73.5" drivers, impressive 225 psi boiler pressure, 24x28" cylinders, engine wt 362,500 lb, tractive effort of 57,120 lb. Unknown photographer. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1923 Upload Date: 9/29/2017 12:32:52 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
IC 2411(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
1164 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7533, H-10S, 1923 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 July 1923. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7533, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8A during July of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in March of 1918, and retired in October of 1949 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
7/23/1923 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 10:46:23 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 7533(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
646 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CGW 0-8-0 #315 - Chicago Great Western |
| Description: |
Nice older reprint of Chicago Great Western 0-8-0 #315 yard switcher. The loco was rebuilt from a G-2 class 2-8-0 by the CGW shops in August of 1910 and reclassified as J-2. It was later upgraded to J-2s class. Specs - 55" drivers, 165 psi boiler pressure, 22x32" cylinders, engine weight of 179,000 lb, tractive effort of 39495 lb. The loco was finally scrapped in September of 1932. No information was on the photo so date and location are approximate. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1925 Upload Date: 2/2/2021 10:53:52 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CGW 315(0-8-0) |
| Views: |
817 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CRIP 1337 |
| Description: |
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific 1337 4-6-0 after a crash with PRR 7082 |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1926 Upload Date: 2/19/2009 11:39:26 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
? |
| Categories: |
Steam,Wreck |
| Locomotives: |
CRIP 1337(4-6-0) |
| Views: |
2058 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CRIP 1337 |
| Description: |
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific 1337 4-6-0 after a crash with PRR 7082 |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1926 Upload Date: 2/19/2009 11:41:21 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
?? |
| Categories: |
Steam,Wreck |
| Locomotives: |
CRIP 1337(4-6-0) |
| Views: |
2110 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CRIP 1337 |
| Description: |
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific 1337 crash with a PRR Freight train |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1926 Upload Date: 2/19/2009 11:34:55 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
? |
| Categories: |
Steam,Wreck |
| Locomotives: |
CRIP 1337(4-6-0) |
| Views: |
1814 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7082 |
| Description: |
Train crash between Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway passenger train and Pennsylvania Railroad freight train |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1926 Upload Date: 2/19/2009 11:27:15 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
? |
| Categories: |
Steam,Wreck |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 7082(2-10-2) |
| Views: |
2244 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC Illinois Central System Annual Pass - 1927 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
1/1/1927 Upload Date: 8/23/2005 2:44:57 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Lynn Bernhard |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
935 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 4-8-4 #3035 |
| Description: |
Northern Class H |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1929 Upload Date: 5/8/2014 9:01:01 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 3035(4-8-4) |
| Views: |
1574 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 4-4-2 #126 |
| Description: |
Built in the Schenectady shops in 1908 with Walschaert valve gear. Pulled the "Overland Limited" passenger service in conjunction with the SP & UP. Remained in operation into the 1950s. Actual date and location of photo unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1930 Upload Date: 5/12/2014 10:39:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 126(4-4-2) |
| Views: |
2464 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DH 1401 |
| Description: |
Named John B. Jervis made in 1927 out of use by 1935 |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1930 Upload Date: 2/19/2009 2:06:27 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
? |
| Categories: |
InCab,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DH 1401(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
2651 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Cnw 4-8-4 #3011 Class H |
| Description: |
Built in 1929 as a Class H "Northern" with Walschaert valve gears. It would later be rebuilt, in 1949, as a Class H-1 by C&NW. Compare this with the photo of the later version. This scan was taken from a post card and the actual date and location is unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
1/15/1930 Upload Date: 6/5/2014 9:54:14 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Marty Ross |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 3011(4-8-4) |
| Views: |
1496 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC station |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/1/1930 Upload Date: 10/13/2005 10:19:40 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Bob Webber |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
1377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC station |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/1/1930 Upload Date: 10/13/2005 10:21:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Bob Webber |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
1148 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC station |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/1/1930 Upload Date: 10/13/2005 10:22:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Bob Webber |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
1049 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC station |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/1/1930 Upload Date: 10/13/2005 10:25:24 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Bob Webber |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
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1754 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CBQ 2-6-2 #2121 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy |
| Description: |
Fairly nice roster shot of Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 2-6-2 Prairie type loco #2121 idling in Chicago, IL before its next assignment. Alco-Brooks built this loco in November of 1906 (serial #41575, class R-5). It was a solid performer on the CBQ roster until retirement nearly 41 years later in April of 1947 and presumedly scrapped afterward. Specs - 69" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine wt of 217,000 lb and tractive force of 35,075 lb. No exact day in 1931 was listed for this photo now in my rr collection. The photo was taken by John W. Gaylord and is now part of my rr collection. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1931 Upload Date: 11/9/2025 1:20:33 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 2121(2-6-2) |
| Views: |
161 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
ATSF 2-8-2 #3270 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe |
| Description: |
This 2-8-2 Mikado was built by Baldwinin 1920 as their class 3160. It had the larger 63" drivers than some of the earlier models, developed 200 psi boiler pressure, and again produced a respectable 62,949 lb tractive effort. In this photo, it sits in the Chicago Santa Fe yard with others in a storage line. After serving 30 years, the class was finally scrapped between 1950-55. Robert J. Foster photo |
| Photo Date: |
9/5/1932 Upload Date: 12/14/2013 4:34:11 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
ATSF 3270(2-8-2) |
| Views: |
2420 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Erie S-4 2-8-4 3397 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
7/1/1933 Upload Date: 8/19/2022 10:29:05 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
H. K. Vollrath Col. |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
ERIE 3397(2-8-4) |
| Views: |
863 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," Front Cover, 1933 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:24:57 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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499 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," 1833 |
| Description: |
Here is the "1833" portion of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:26:58 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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484 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," 1850 |
| Description: |
Here is the "1850" portion of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. Partial Text: "One of the purposes of the Pennsylvania Railroad's exhibit at the Century of Progress International Exposition is to remind the public of the fact that the railroads render service of a character not performed, or capable of being performed, by other transportation agencies." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:28:48 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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451 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," 1933 |
| Description: |
Here is the "1933" portion of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. Partial Text: "Approximately half the population of the country lives in territory accessible to the lines of the Pennsylvania system, and at least two-thirds of the total wealth and resources of the Nation are located in the thirteen States and District of Columbia which its lines serve." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:32:48 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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493 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," 1933 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of two continuation pages for the "1933" portion of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:34:02 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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465 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," 1933 |
| Description: |
Here is second of two continuation pages for the "1933" portion of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. Partial Text: "The United States, with 6% of the world's population and 5% of its area, has nearly one-third of the world's railroad mileage." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:35:05 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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446 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Century of Progress," Back Cover, 1933 |
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Here is the back cover of a pamphlet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading." Covering the years 1833 to 1933, it was distributed during the Chicago World's Fair of 1933-1934. Included here is a description of the PRR's exhibit ~ which featured a full-sized steam locomotive cab, position-light signals, five mural paintings, four three-dimensional dioramas, as well as a frieze around the exhibit painted in the PRR's standard Tuscan red and gold! |
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8/15/1933 Upload Date: 5/4/2017 8:36:14 PM |
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Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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BOCT 0-8-0 #798 - Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal |
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This 0-8-0 switcher working at the Grand Central Station started out as a 1901 Burnham, Wms & Co 2-8-0 #109, later renumbered to 1703. Between 1929-33, the B&O shops converted it to this 0-8-0, renumbered to #798 and reclassified as L-3. Later renumbered again to #903 before being scrapped by 1959. Cameron Blaikie photo |
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10/1/1933 Upload Date: 1/5/2018 5:35:50 AM |
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Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster,Yard,Station,Steam,Track |
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BOCT 798(0-8-0) |
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BO 2-8-2 #4234 - Baltimore & Ohio |
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Long before a GP40 wore the number, this 1913 Baldwin built Mikado is blowing its whistle probably before setting out from the Roey Street yard in Chicago. Specifics from the back of the photo - Q-1c, 64" drivers, 190 psi boiiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, tractive effort of 54,587 lb. Howard photo |
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10/22/1933 Upload Date: 9/5/2015 7:54:50 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster,Yard,Steam |
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BO 4234(2-8-2) |
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BO 5074 |
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This was another example of the 1918 and 1940 B&O shops rebuild of a P-1 series 4-6-2, built by Baldwin in September 1911 as #2159, rebuilt to class P-1aa in 1918, rebuilt again in 1940 to class P-1da, sold for scrap in December 1953. A note on the back identifies the location as Roby Street in Chicago, IL. Specifics (1940 - P-1da), 74" drivers, 225 psi, 26x28" cylinders, engine weight of 311,000 lb, tractive effort of 48,900 lb. Howard photo |
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10/22/1933 Upload Date: 10/26/2015 10:53:43 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster,Yard,Steam,Action |
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BO 5074(4-6-2) |
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Union Pacific 4-4-0 9 |
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Taken during 1934 at the Chicago World's Fair |
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1/1/1934 Upload Date: 12/4/2022 9:01:29 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
William Bissinger |
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UP 9(4-4-0) |
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872 Comments: 0 |
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CB&Q 2-8-2 Class O-2 5267 |
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A soft image of Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad 2-8-2 Class O-2 5267 at Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in February 1934, photograph by M. D. McCarter, Louis Zadnichek collection. Number 5267 was built by Baldwin in November 1912 ( c/n 38887 ) and retired in April 1936. It was equipped with 28 X 32 cylinders and 64 inch drivers. |
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2/1/1934 Upload Date: 2/9/2019 10:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
M. D. McCarter |
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Steam |
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CBQ 5267(2-8-2) |
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CB&Q 2-8-2 Class O-1-A 5116 |
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Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad 2-8-2 Class O-1-A 5116 at Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in March 1934, photograph by M. D. McCarter, Louis Zadnichek collection. Number 5116 was built by Baldwin in April 1922 ( c/n 55352 ) and sold for scrap in April 1955. It was equipped with 27 X 30 cylinders and 64" drivers. |
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3/1/1934 Upload Date: 2/1/2019 8:49:17 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
M. D. McCarter |
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Steam |
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CBQ 5116(2-8-2) |
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PM 0-8-0 #1303 - Pere Marquette |
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Caught sitting outside the PM Lincoln Street roundhouse is Pere Marquette 0-8-0 #1303. Built by Alco-Pittsburgh in March of 1918 as PM #488, it was renumbered around 1920 to PM 1303. It eventually slid onto the C&O roster in 1947 when the PM was absorbed and again renumbered, this time as C&O #43 (class C-13). The loco was scrapped in October of 1951. Specs - 51" drivers (upgraded to 52" in 1920's), 200 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine weight of 206,000 lb, tractive effort of 45,200 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
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5/10/1934 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 8:26:18 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster,Yard,Steam |
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PM 1303(0-8-0) |
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