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Alco S3

9 photographs

A black steam locomotive numbered 261 emits smoke as it travels along tracks beside a grassy area, with spectators nearby and utility poles in the background.

The Milwaukee Road steam locomotive No. 261, a 4-8-4 S3, runs through a suburban grade crossing on an overcast spring day, drawing a small crowd of spectators. c. 1990 to 2005

A black steam locomotive numbered 261 is moving on railroad tracks at a grade crossing with spectators watching.

The Milwaukee Road's steam locomotive No. 261, a 4-8-4 S3, is captured in motion at a grade crossing on a cloudy day. c. 1993 to 2000

A black steam locomotive with the number 261 on its cab is at a grade crossing, emitting smoke, with spectators and a minivan visible in the background.

Milwaukee Road steam locomotive No. 261, a class S3 4-8-4, crosses a street in a small town under an overcast sky. c. 1993 to 1999

A black steam locomotive numbered 261 moves along a track with steam billowing from its stack, surrounded by green trees and a partially visible automobile in the background.

Milwaukee Road steam locomotive 261, an S3 class built by Alco, emitting steam as it moves on a private right-of-way. c. 1993 to 2000

A black steam locomotive numbered 261 releases smoke as it moves along tracks beside a street lined with cars and onlookers, with buildings and utility poles in the background.

Milwaukee Road steam locomotive 261, an ALCO S3, moving through a grade crossing in a suburban area on an overcast spring day, with onlookers gathered nearby. c. 1993 to 2000

A black steam locomotive with the number 261 on its front is moving toward the camera on railroad tracks, with spectators and parked cars nearby under an overcast sky.

Milwaukee Road steam locomotive 261 approaches on a grade crossing during a fan trip in the 1990s. c. 1993 to 2000

A side view of a large, black steam locomotive with the number 261 on its cab, a person visible in the cab window, and steam venting from the top, set against a backdrop of green trees.

Milwaukee Road S3 class steam locomotive number 261, in black livery with a red cab window frame, is shown on a private right-of-way with steam rising from its stack. c. 1993 to 2000

A black steam locomotive with the number 261 on its front and side is moving on tracks, with a group of people watching from the grass beside the tracks.

Milwaukee Road 261, a steam locomotive, moves along the tracks with spectators watching nearby. c. 1993 to 2000

A black steam locomotive with the number 261 and a red diamond herald for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railroad is moving on tracks alongside a street, with smoke rising from its stack and people watching from the side.

Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific steam locomotive 261, an Alco S3, runs on a street-level grade crossing, emitting steam as onlookers watch. c. 1993 to 2000