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Locomotive Trailing Logs

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Train-load of logs with wood-burning Heisher geared locomotive and train crew.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Thematic Panels Project, 1965-1967 and 1982-1984
Call Number PH 5000.507-513.0511

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013Q0A
Legacy ID
WHi 105727

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