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Wisconsin Central Train

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Wisconsin Central Railway locomotive No. 207 and train No. 6 and the depot. The locomotive was built by the Brooks Locomotive Works in 1890, and scrapped in 1916. The engineer was George W. Martin, father of railroad historian Roy L. Martin, from whose collection this image originates.

Date Created:
1903

Publication Information

Date Created 1903

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 32.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IP8
Legacy ID
WHi 24318

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