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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. — Download original ↓

c. 1990 to 2005

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.

Date: c. 1990 to 2005Estimated 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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