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A long train with 'BLUEWATER' written on its side is parked beside a road where many people are walking and standing, with a large tent and power lines visible in the background. — Download original ↓

May 14, 1994 · Mannheim and Touhy, Des Plaines, IL

An Amtrak Bluewater train featuring Superliner I cars is stopped alongside a road with a crowd of spectators gathered near a tent, under an overcast sky.

Date: May 14, 1994
Location: Mannheim and Touhy, Des Plaines, IL
Vehicle: Passenger car
Operator: Amtrak
Equipment: Bombardier Superliner I

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