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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. — Download original ↓

c. 1993 to 2000

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

Date: c. 1993 to 2000Estimated from the photograph; no date was written on the print.
Vehicle: Steam locomotive
Operator: Milwaukee Road
Equipment: Alco S3
Fleet numbers: Milwaukee Road 261

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1990s 2000s Spring

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