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Locomotive Engine No. 542
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway engine #542, class H4, built by Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1882. Renumbered 773 In April of 1899, 226 in October of 1912, and scrapped on September 28, 1918. The train is shown here ready to leave for Milwaukee. Conductor Henry F. Durbin is on the ground by the engine, Engineer William H. Ellis is in the cab window and Fireman Charles E. Milles is in the gangway.
1900
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