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Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops, Chicago, Illinois
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Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops, Chicago, Illinois
December 1942 - Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Chicago, Illinois
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1940 1949 1942 Archival Building Chicago Engineering High Angle View Illinois Incidental People Indoors Industry Locomotive Machinery Maintenance Place Of Work Preparation Rail Transport Rail Transportation Railcar Railroad Car Repairing Steam Trains Storage Sunlight Train Working Workshop Pulley Rebuilding
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This vertical color image takes us back to December 1942, inside the bustling 40th Street railroad shops in Chicago, Illinois. The photograph showcases a group of dedicated workers diligently repairing and maintaining a locomotive belonging to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. Bathed in sunlight pouring through large windows, this snapshot captures the essence of a bygone era. The scene is filled with incidental people going about their tasks as they prepare the steam train for its next journey. Pulleys hang from above, hinting at the intricate machinery involved in keeping these powerful locomotives running smoothly. The high angle view allows us to appreciate the vastness of this workshop and highlights the scale of work required to keep rail transportation thriving during this pivotal time in history. As we gaze upon this archival print, we are transported into an era where industry thrived and engineering prowess was celebrated. It serves as a reminder of how crucial these workshops were for rebuilding and maintaining essential modes of transportation that connected communities across America. This print from Stocktrek Images encapsulates not only a place of work but also represents an entire industry's dedication towards ensuring efficient rail transport for both goods and passengers alike.
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