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Photographs of Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotives Undergoing Salvaging
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 R.R. Steam Locomotive #700
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.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #573
Photograph of the last steam engine- the Wabash R.R. Class F-5 2-6-0 steam engine #573 in Decatur IL, taken August 7, 1955.
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #673
Photographs of the Wabash R.R. Class J, 4-6-2 steam engine #673 "Banner Blue" in Decatur IL in the late 1930's.
Photograph of Wabash R.R. Employee Joseph Swantz
Photograph of Wabash R.R. Employee Joseph Swantz taken in 1926. Joe Swantz, hostler and former foreman of roundhouse laborers, started with the Wabash R.R. in 1876 and retired in 1927 after 51 years of service. He was still on the job when he was…
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Blacksmith Shop Employees
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. blacksmith shop employees at the car depot taken on April 4, 1930.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Chief Dispatcher's Office
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. chief dispatcher's office in Decatur IL, taken on an unknown date.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Locomotive #655
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. EMD Model F-7A #655 in new paint in Decatur IL, taken June 24th, 1961.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Locomotive #1000
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. EMD Model E-7A diesel locomotive #1000 in Decatur IL at Oakland Ave. taken on August 19th, 1946.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Roundhouse with Locomotives
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. roundhouse from a distance looking west with diesel engines #1154A and E-7 #1007 just outside the roundhouse. This photo was taken on July 20th, 1953.