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Locomotive Engine No. 186

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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway locomotive no. 186, a class G-5 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1892, on service on the La Crosse Division. It was originally numbered 823, re-numbered 186 in 1899, 2234 in 1912, and scrapped in 1926. Engineer P.H. McGann is standing at the cylinder head.

Date Created:
1908

Publication Information

Date Created 1908

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 36.70

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J97
Legacy ID
WHi 40903

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