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Photographs of Illinois Central R. R. Station in Decatur IL
Various photographs of the Illinois Central R. R. Station in Decatur IL taken in 1908, 1929 and 1950.
Photographs from the American Hominy Company Fire
Photographs from the fire at the American Hominy Company formerly the Suffern & Hunt Mill, located at N. Union and the Wabash R.R. The fire started in the third story at 12:45 in the morning on November 27, 1913. Fire Chief Devore ordered out the…
Photograph of Wabash R.R. Wreck in Litchfield
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. diesel engine EMD Model E-8A #1008 wreck in Litchfield, IL on September 22nd, 1960.
Photograph of Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotives #2918 through #2924
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Class O-1, 4-8-4 steam locomotives #2918 through #2924 at the Decatur IL engine shops taken on an unknown date.
Photograph of Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotive #127
Photograph of Wabash R.R. steam locomotive #127 taken on March 31st, 1954.
Photograph of Wabash R.R. Employees in front of the Freight House
Photograph of Wabash R.R. employees standing outside of the Wabash railway freight house taken in April of 1919. From left to right: C.L. Gambriel, Harry Bechtel, John A. Boyd, G.R. Layhir, Thedosia (?) Falkner, Mildrid Randolph, Minnie Dauford, Bob…
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 Wabash Coaling Tower
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. wooden coaling tower at Jasper St. in Decatur IL. Date unknown.
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Yards
Photograph of the Wabash R.R. yards on the south side of the engine shops near the sand tower taken March 17th, 1961.
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Statistical Reports for 1990
These are the Statistical Reports for 1990. They include circulation, tech services, financial reports, and staff strengths. Details include…