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Railroad Handcar
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An early gasoline-powered handcar being used on the Minneapolis, St. Paul, & Sault Ste. Marie line for an inspection tour. The employees are (left to right): Frank L. Fisher, B.&B. laborer; Dan McCormick, foreman; an unknown engineer; Superintent B. & B. Alex Amos. Note: the two men at the front of the car are seated in captain's chairs.
1908
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