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The Old Wood Train
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"The old wood train." It is a class H3 train built in 1880 by Manchester Locomotive Works. John Rhine, the engineer, is shown. A large group of men are standing on an open rail car behind the locomotive.
March 29, 1933
Grant, E. W.
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WHi 24352
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