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Modern Steam Locomotive

Date: 1944
Description: The Pennsylvania Railroad purchased this innovative steam engine that was built to pull up to 125 loaded cars at 50 miles per hour.
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First Locomotive

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Description: Locomotive with barrels of cargo, sits on the tracks. The caption reads: "First Locomotive, 1831."
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Modern Locomotive

Date: 1902
Description: Depiction of the "modern" locomotive at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Second Locomotive

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Description: A depiction of the Second Locomotive is shown on the tracks and ready to roll. Caption reads: "Second Locomotive, 1845."
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Burlington Route

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Description: A sleek passenger train passes through the countryside.
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Northwestern Engine No. 5001

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Description: Engine no. 5001 of a Northwestern train.

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