Box Car Collection

Troop train taking Union soldiers to the front
Union troops transported to the front by rail, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GROUP OF HOBOES, 1920s. Group of hoboes in the American midwest, 1920s

Freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Train over Houston and Texas Central (b / w photo)
DHS212265 Train over Houston and Texas Central (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Bridge on Orange and Alexandria Rail Road, as Repaired by Army Engineers under Colonel
3493152 Bridge on Orange and Alexandria Rail Road, as Repaired by Army Engineers under Colonel Herman Haupt, 1865 (albumen silver print from glass negative) by Russell

Soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here at the railway station at Orleans, France. Circa October 1914, prior to them going up to the front

CHICAGO: RAILYARD, c1960s. Illinois Central Railroad freight yard at Congress Street, Chicago, c1960s

Freight train brakemen in a blizzard
Railroad brakemen working atop boxcars in a snowstorm, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cattle loaded on the railroad at Abilene, Kansas, 1870s
Loading Texas cattle on the Union Pacific Railway at Abilene, Kansas, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Six hundred freight cars at the Panhandle yards, Chicago, set afire by rioting workers during the Pullman strike
PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Six hundred freight cars at the Panhandle yards, Chicago, set afire by rioting workers during the Pullman strike on the evening of 6 July 1894

Passage through Baltimore. Frightened of a rumored assassination attempt, Abraham Lincoln discreetly travels by boxcar
LINCOLN CARTOON, 1863. Passage through Baltimore. Frightened of a rumored assassination attempt, Abraham Lincoln discreetly travels by boxcar through Baltimore on his way to Washington, D.C

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1862. Union soldiers guard box cars burned by General Stonewall Jackson at Manassas Junction, at the Second Battle of Bull Run, 1862

CIVIL WAR: RAILROAD, 1864. Union Army railroad guarded by cavalry outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, following General Ulysses S. Grants successful campaign there in the fall of 1863

CATTLE DRIVE, 1874. Cattle driven up from Texas being loaded on railroad cars at Wichita, Kansas, for shipment to the east. Wood engraving, American, 1874

CATTLE DROVERS HERDING Texas longhorn into a boxcar in Abilene, Kansas, along the Kansas-Pacific Railway. American engraving, 1871

WORLD WAR I: SOLDIERS. German reservists traveling to the Western Front, August 1914. The train bears the inscription A trip to Paris - see you again on the boulevard

Children in damaged Maltese streets - Malta
A group of children play in a street in Malta, under the hanging lines of washing, the damage and rubble attesting to weeks of attacks on the Island

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"Journeying through Time: The Fascinating World of Box Cars" Step back into the 1920s, as a group of hoboes find solace in their box car homes amidst the vast American Midwest. Their nomadic lifestyle tells tales of adventure and resilience. In Vancouver Harbour, freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway stand tall, symbolizing the bustling trade and commerce that shaped this vibrant city during that era. The Houston and Texas Central train traverses through history in a captivating black-and-white photo, reminding us of the pivotal role railways played in connecting communities across America. Witness the remarkable bridge on Orange and Alexandria Rail Road, meticulously repaired by army engineers under Colonel's guidance. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity overcoming challenges for progress. At Orleans railway station, soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division gather before embarking on an unknown destiny. Their presence evokes both bravery and sacrifice during times of conflict. A troop train carries Union soldiers towards the frontlines – heroes bound together by duty and camaraderie. This image encapsulates their unwavering spirit in defending what they hold dear. Travel back to Abilene, Kansas in the 1870s when cattle were loaded onto railroads – a vital link between ranchers' livelihoods and distant markets. Witness how these iron tracks transformed industries forever. Fast forward to October 1914 at Orleans once again; here we see members of the esteemed 3rd Lahore Indian Division united against adversity while serving their nation with honor and valor. Immerse yourself in Chicago's bustling railyard scene from c1960s – Illinois Central Railroad freight yard at Congress Street becomes a hub where dreams are transported alongside goods destined for new horizons. Braving harsh weather conditions, freight train brakemen navigate blizzards with unwavering determination – unsung heroes who ensure safe passage for countless journeys across treacherous terrains.