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Photographs of Wabash R.R. Steam Locomotives Undergoing Salvaging

Photographs of Wabash R.R. class J-1, 4-6-2 steam locomotive # 660 undergoing salvage operations in Decatur IL, taken on February 6th, 1953. Another steam locomotive, #2211, is behind #660 waiting to be scrapped.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Roundhouse with Locomotives

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. roundhouse from a distance looking west with diesel engines #1154A and E-7 #1007 just outside the roundhouse. This photo was taken on July 20th, 1953.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Diesels

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Alco-GE Model PA-2 #1020 and the Wabash Alco-GE Model FA-1 #1203 at the Decatur IL engine shops taken on March 11th, 1953.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. WABIC Towers

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. WABIC towers-new and old-in Decatur IL at the Illinois Central crossing taken on January 7th, 1953.

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. Roundhouse Turntable

Photograph of the Wabash R.R. roundhouse turntable in Decatur IL looking east, taken July 20th, 1953.

Photographs of Illinois Terminal R. R. Streamlined Combines

Photographs of Illinois Terminal R. R. streamlines combines. Photographs include the "City of Decatur" combine taken October 21, 1948 and "Suburban Car #405" taken February 23, 1953.

Photograph of 539 W. Decatur St.

Photograph of 539 W. Decatur St. taken on October 15, 1953.

Photograph from the Halloween Parade in 1953

Photograph of children dressed in costumes from the Halloween Parade in 1953.

Mrs. Heston I. (Ida E.) Baldwin

Photograph Ida E. Baldwin (d. 9/25/1953), the wife of Heston I. Baldwin. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She gave many gifts to the church. Her home was at 452 W. Main St. The photo…

John, Richard, and Paula on Christmas

Photograph of John, Richard, and Paula Gale Wittke in front of the Christmas tree.