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  • Collection: Photo File: Railroads

Photographs of Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotives Undergoing Salvaging

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Photographs of Wabash R.R. class J-1, 4-6-2 steam locomotive # 660 undergoing salvage operations in Decatur IL, taken on February 6th, 1953. Another steam locomotive, #2211, is behind #660 waiting to be scrapped.

Photographs of the Wabash Railway Freight Station and Water Tanks

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Photographs of the Wabash Railway Freight Station and water tanks near the Illinois Central crossing in Decatur IL, taken in 1936 and then in 1937 after a new additional water tank was constructed.

Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #700

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Class P-1 steam locomotive #700 during its first run and manufactured by Walrus Mfg. in Decatur IL taken on September 3, 1943.

Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #673

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Class J, 4-6-2 steam engine #673 "Banner Blue" in Decatur IL in the late 1930's.

Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Rogers Replica

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Rogers replica, one, taken around 1948, alongside engine #2519; the other, taken in 1954, on display with the caption: "The Rogers-Operated 115 years. Replica of first locomotive to operate west of the Alleghenies. Made…

Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Concrete Coaling Tower During and After Construction

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Photographs of the Wabash R.R. concrete coaling tower during and after construction taken in the fall of 1937. This tower is located at Jasper St. in Decatur IL.