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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. Madeā€¦

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 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.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #573

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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

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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.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Locomotive #655

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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

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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

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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.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Locomotive #500

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Photograph of the Wabash R.R. GE Model U-25B diesel locomotive #500 in a blue paint scheme in Decatur IL, taken on May 25, 1962.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Locomotive #1200

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Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Alco-GE Model FA-1 & FB1 diesel locomotives A-B-A #1200 in Decatur IL, taken on January 25th, 1949.