January 1943. "Nelson, Illinois. Chicago and North Western Railroad freight en route from Clinton,Iowa, to Chicago. Stopping for coal and water to give passenger trains ... diesels that run under it today don't stop (though some may toot in tribute).
Never ceases to amaze me. The powerhouse that ...
April 1943.Clinton,Iowa. "Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three, employed as a wiper at the ... the running boards to remove accumulations of cinders. May have even hosed down the deck of the cab during this busy time, although ...
Clinton,Iowa. April 1943. "Chicago & North Western Railroad. Women wipers ... are so great! I don't know what it is, the colors may not be exactly accurate, but there's just something about them that grabs ...
January 1943. "Freight operations on the Chicago & North Western between Chicago and Clinton,Iowa. The crew, with exception of the fireman, chat while waiting for ... rebuilt on February 11, 1948, as Class H-1 and retired on May 13, 1953.
That's that hat The guy second from left is wearing ...