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3/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Marty Ross
Dates:1/1/1835 - 7/31/2014
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CNW 4-4-0 #682
Title:  CNW 4-4-0 #682
Description:  Class C-3 "American" built by Schenectady in 1880. The actual date and location of the photo is unknown, but could be from the late 19th century.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 5/17/2014 10:37:24 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 682(4-4-0)
Views:  1100   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  Early in her career, the Pioneer was photographed in Batavia, Illinois, in July of !850.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 7/17/2014 9:57:38 AM
Location:  Batavia, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1956   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  This photo was probably taken for a newspaper artical originally published by the "Chicago Journal" referring to the new coach as "an elegant vehicle." The coach was put into service on July 3, 1849 on the Chicago to Maywood line. Actual date and location of photo unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 7/17/2014 10:27:11 AM
Location:  Maywood, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  2950   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  The C. & N~W. R. PIONEER is all gussied-up as a press release photo. This photo-lab edit was most likely created for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Photo Circa 1892.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 5/29/2014 7:16:28 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  2055   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  CNW Pioneer - Despite the text, the actual photo date is circa 1871. This is the Pioneer as it appeared in service with the addition of a new 8-wheel tender.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 5/28/2014 9:46:37 AM
Location:  West Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1331   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  Built by Baldwin in 1837, it was purchased by the Galena & Chicago Union Railway (G&CU) which was the direct predecessor of the C&NW. It pulled its first westbound train out of Chicago in 1848 after being transported from NY by schooner. The photo is believed to be dated circa 1875.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 5/11/2014 10:36:26 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1403   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  The Pioneer is ready for passenger service with a single coach. Depending on traffic needs, the Pioneer would often pull additional coaches and a baggage car. This photo is pulled from an article which appeared in the 2/14/53 "Capitol Times" newspaper from Madison, Wisconsin. My guess would be tha the photo is from the late 1850s or early 60s. This image is the best I could do with an old, yellowed newspaper clipping.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 4:14:59 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1049   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-0 #718
Title:  CNW 4-6-0 #718
Description:  Class D-12 built by Schenectady (Alco) in 1888. These engines are often referred to as "Casey Jones" based on the configuration of the driving wheels. The actual date and location of the photo is unknown.
Photo Date:  1/15/1900  Upload Date: 5/17/2014 11:18:41 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 718(4-6-0)
Views:  615   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-0 #1152
Title:  CNW 4-6-0 #1152
Description:  The proud crew poses for a photo with a Schenectady Locomotive Works 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler" at the depot in Byron, Minnesota. Judging by the oil lamp and the simplicity of the driver rods, the loco was most likely built in the 1880s - 1890s. According to the historical sociey, the photo would date from the late Nineteenth Century. This loco was built by Schenectady prior to the merger with Alco.
Photo Date:  6/5/1900  Upload Date: 7/5/2014 11:34:54 AM
Location:  Byron, MN
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1152(4-6-0)
Views:  746   Comments: 0
CNW 0-6-0 #459
Title:  CNW 0-6-0 #459
Description:  Alco 0-6-0 Class M-1 Switcher. Photo is circa 1890 from builder records.
Photo Date:  6/6/1900  Upload Date: 5/11/2014 5:49:15 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 459(0-6-0)
Views:  926   Comments: 2
CNW 4-6-0 #817
Title:  CNW 4-6-0 #817
Description:  Built by Schenectady in 1891 as a Class S-4. Note that the loco is without headlamp, marker lights and bell. Actual date and location of photo unknown.
Photo Date:  7/1/1900  Upload Date: 5/18/2014 10:11:22 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 817(4-6-0)
Views:  819   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-2 #1555
Title:  CNW 4-6-2 #1555
Description:  This Alco-Schenectady "Pacific" was built as a Class E, on a 4856 Locobase, in 1911. The engine employs Walschaert valve gear indicating it is an early model. Actual date and location of this photo is unknown.
Photo Date:  7/1/1912  Upload Date: 5/30/2014 10:35:48 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1555(4-6-2)
Views:  858   Comments: 0
CNW 4-4-2 #395
Title:  CNW 4-4-2 #395
Description:  Built in 1908 in the Schenectady shops by Alco. This loco is equiped with Walschaert valve gear. Actual date of photo and location unknown.
Photo Date:  7/7/1915  Upload Date: 5/20/2014 1:59:27 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 395(4-4-2)
Views:  1205   Comments: 0
CNW 4-4-2 #1316
Title:  CNW 4-4-2 #1316
Description:  This Alco-Schenectady Class D, 4-4-2, was built in 1906. It is shown near the coal chute at the Chicago Avenue Roundhouse. Date of photo is approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1920  Upload Date: 6/1/2014 2:28:32 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1316(4-4-2)
Views:  1316   Comments: 1
CNW 4-8-4 #3035
Title:  CNW 4-8-4 #3035
Description:  Northern Class H
Photo Date:  6/6/1929  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 9:01:01 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 3035(4-8-4)
Views:  888   Comments: 0
CNW 4-4-2 #126
Title:  CNW 4-4-2 #126
Description:  Built in the Schenectady shops in 1908 with Walschaert valve gear. Pulled the "Overland Limited" passenger service in conjunction with the SP & UP. Remained in operation into the 1950s. Actual date and location of photo unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1930  Upload Date: 5/12/2014 10:39:00 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 126(4-4-2)
Views:  1557   Comments: 0
Cnw 4-8-4 #3011 Class H
Title:  Cnw 4-8-4 #3011 Class H
Description:  Built in 1929 as a Class H "Northern" with Walschaert valve gears. It would later be rebuilt, in 1949, as a Class H-1 by C&NW. Compare this with the photo of the later version. This scan was taken from a post card and the actual date and location is unknown.
Photo Date:  1/15/1930  Upload Date: 6/5/2014 9:54:14 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 3011(4-8-4)
Views:  747   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-0 #1402
Title:  CNW 4-6-0 #1402
Description:  Ten Wheeler - Class R Schenectady-built.
Photo Date:  4/15/1930  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 5:03:14 PM
Location:  Watertown, WI
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1402(4-6-0)
Views:  736   Comments: 1
CNW 2-8-0 #1810
Title:  CNW 2-8-0 #1810
Description:  Built by Alco-Schenectady in December 1911, this is a 2-8-0 "Consolidation." These locos were often called a "Zulu" due to the class designation Z. Actual date and location of photo unknown.
Photo Date:  7/31/1930  Upload Date: 7/6/2014 11:07:12 AM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1810(2-8-0)
Views:  821   Comments: 0
CNW 0-6-0 #2624
Title:  CNW 0-6-0 #2624
Description:  Alco Built in the Cooke Shops. The workhorse switcher of the early 20th Century. Actual date and location of the photo is unknown.
Photo Date:  7/31/1930  Upload Date: 6/23/2014 2:20:36 PM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2624(0-6-0)
Views:  956   Comments: 0
CNW 4-4-0 #662
Title:  CNW 4-4-0 #662
Description:  Built in 1888 as a classic "American" 4-4-0. It was rebuilt at the C&NW Shops in 1916. Note the electric headlamp and tapered stack. The engine was scrapped a year after the photo was taken.
Photo Date:  8/30/1930  Upload Date: 5/29/2014 7:00:23 PM
Location:  Butler, WI
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 662(4-4-0)
Views:  844   Comments: 0
CNW 2-8-2 #2709
Title:  CNW 2-8-2 #2709
Description:  Built by Alco, the Class-J 2-8-2 was the pride of the C&NW #400" passenger fleet. These engines were capable of producing speeds of over 100 mph and were in scheduled service producing average speeds of over 60 MPH including stops. Date and location of the photo is accurate.
Photo Date:  1/22/1933  Upload Date: 7/12/2014 4:02:17 PM
Location:  Chadron, NE
Author:  Otto Perry
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2709(2-8-2)
Views:  1583   Comments: 4
CNW 0-6-0 #2114
Title:  CNW 0-6-0 #2114
Description:  Alco Built in the Brooks Shops. The workhorse switcher of the early 20th Century. Compare the details to the Class M-1 and Class M-3. Actual date and location of the photo is unknown.
Photo Date:  5/15/1935  Upload Date: 6/23/2014 2:32:50 PM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2114(0-6-0)
Views:  737   Comments: 0
CNW 2-8-4 #2809
Title:  CNW 2-8-4 #2809
Description:  Built in 1927 by Alco Brooks. All of the Class J-4 locomotives owned by the C&NW used Walschaert valve gears. Actual date and location of the photo unknown.
Photo Date:  7/5/1935  Upload Date: 6/9/2014 10:50:37 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2809(2-8-4)
Views:  968   Comments: 0
CNW 0-6-0 #2097
Title:  CNW 0-6-0 #2097
Description:  Built by Alco early in the twentieth century. These switchers were active well into the 1950s and were a workhorse in the switching yards. Actual date and location of the photo unknown.
Photo Date:  7/5/1935  Upload Date: 6/5/2014 8:28:48 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2097(0-6-0)
Views:  631   Comments: 0
CNW 2-8-4 #2809
Title:  CNW 2-8-4 #2809
Description:  Built by Alco in the Brooks shops in 1927. It is a Class J-4 "Berkshire" which was one of twelve built for the C&NW. All of these locos featured Walschaert valve gears. Their primary service was pulling freight and sometimes used to haul coal. Actual date and location of the photo unknown. (Obviously, not Chicago)
Photo Date:  7/7/1935  Upload Date: 6/3/2014 2:58:01 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2809(2-8-4)
Views:  541   Comments: 0
CNW 4-8-4 #3001
Title:  CNW 4-8-4 #3001
Description:  The 4-8-4 Class H loco was the largest steamer of the C&NW fleet. Built by Baldwin in 1929, it was rebuilt by C&NW in 1937 as a Class H-1.
Photo Date:  7/15/1936  Upload Date: 6/3/2014 3:13:39 PM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 3001(4-8-4)
Views:  1178   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-4 #4002
Title:  CNW 4-6-4 #4002
Description:  This is the builders photo of the Steamlined Hudson 4-6-4
Photo Date:  3/1/1937  Upload Date: 6/21/2014 6:34:14 PM
Location:  Schenectady, NY
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 4002(4-6-4)
Views:  1078   Comments: 0
CNW 2-8-0 #1883
Title:  CNW 2-8-0 #1883
Description:  Consolidation
Photo Date:  5/5/1938  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 4:40:49 PM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1883(2-8-0)
Views:  2046   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-2 #1608
Title:  CNW 4-6-2 #1608
Description:  At one time, the 4-6-2 was the pride of the C&NW passenger service. There were 186 Class-E locos built from 1909 to 1923 in the Schenectady shops. This engine employed Baker valve gear.
Photo Date:  7/30/1938  Upload Date: 6/10/2014 1:51:46 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1608(4-6-2)
Views:  828   Comments: 0
CNW 4-8-4 #3029
Title:  CNW 4-8-4 #3029
Description:  Built by Baldwin in 1929, this loco was used to head the long-haul passenger tranins. This Class H Northern would later be rebuilt in the C&NW shops and become a Class H-1.
Photo Date:  8/13/1938  Upload Date: 6/10/2014 6:35:45 PM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 3029(4-8-4)
Views:  802   Comments: 0
CNW 2-8-0 #1826
Title:  CNW 2-8-0 #1826
Description:  Though Baldwin also supplied Class Z locos to C&NW, this engine was built by Alco in 1912 in the Schenectady shops. Often these locos were referred to as "Zulus" rather than "Consolidations."
Photo Date:  9/1/1938  Upload Date: 6/10/2014 2:48:33 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1826(2-8-0)
Views:  745   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-4 #4007
Title:  CNW 4-6-4 #4007
Description:  Built by Alco in 1938, this loco was intended for high-speed passenger service in the "400" fleet. However, before it was even delivered, the decision was made to switch to diesel power using EMD E3 Units.
Photo Date:  1/1/1940  Upload Date: 5/11/2014 11:13:04 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 4007(4-6-4)
Views:  1309   Comments: 2
CNW 0-10-2 #492
Title:  CNW 0-10-2 #492
Description:  Originally built as a 2-10-2 for CStPM&O in 1917. When acquired by the C&NW there were frequent derailments on turnouts and was rebuilt at the Proviso Yard as a 0-10-2 in 1944. It was put into use as a heavy yard switcher. It was scrapped in 1949. (actual date and location of the photo unknown)
Photo Date:  6/6/1946  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 9:24:17 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 492(0-10-2)
Views:  1429   Comments: 1
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  The C&NW celebrated its centennial year in 1948 and arranged a tour of many of its historic artifacts. In addition to the Pioneer loco, the reconstructions of the RPO and Coach were placed on flatcars and could be viewed at many different locations. Actual date and location of photo is unknown.
Photo Date:  5/1/1948  Upload Date: 5/28/2014 10:14:09 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1213   Comments: 0
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  The Pioneer on tour during the C&NW Centennial Celebration in 1948. The passenger coach is a reproduction built for the occasion.
Photo Date:  6/15/1948  Upload Date: 6/3/2014 3:31:54 PM
Location:  Kenosha, WI
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1331   Comments: 2
CNW 4-8-4 #3011 Class H-1
Title:  CNW 4-8-4 #3011 Class H-1
Description:  Originally built as a Class H 4-8-4 in 1929, it was rebuilt by C&NW as a Class H-1 in 1946. The differences are apparent when you compare the photo of the loco as a Class H. (actual location of the photo and date unknown)
Photo Date:  6/6/1950  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 9:12:46 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 3011(4-8-4)
Views:  1966   Comments: 2
CNW 4-6-4 #4008
Title:  CNW 4-6-4 #4008
Description:  Streamlined Hudson. Built by Alco-Schenectady in April 1938.
Photo Date:  5/1/1951  Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:42:12 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 4008(4-6-4)
Views:  1398   Comments: 0
CNW 0-6-0 #2073
Title:  CNW 0-6-0 #2073
Description:  Class M-1 Switcher
Photo Date:  6/17/1951  Upload Date: 5/12/2014 9:28:30 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 2073(0-6-0)
Views:  673   Comments: 1
CNW 2-8-2 #1813
Title:  CNW 2-8-2 #1813
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1954  Upload Date: 5/15/2014 4:31:09 PM
Location:  Chadron, NE
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1813(2-8-0)
Views:  808   Comments: 0
CNW 4-6-2 #617 (1617)
Title:  CNW 4-6-2 #617 (1617)
Description:  Originally built as Class E loco in 1917, it was converted to a Class E-S in 1941 and wore the number 1617. The number was changed in 1952 to 617. They were used in fast passenger service on the Chicago-Minneapolis run known as the "Dakota 400." Actual date and photo location unknown.
Photo Date:  6/1/1954  Upload Date: 5/11/2014 2:53:12 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 617(4-6-2)
Views:  2224   Comments: 0
CNW 2-4-0 "IOWA"
Title:  CNW 2-4-0 "IOWA"
Description:  I can find very little information about this loco. It seems to be a cousin of the Baldwin 4-2-0 known as the "Pioneer." If anyone has any further information, please leave a comment and I will add it to this description. Location and date of this photo unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1990  Upload Date: 5/11/2014 10:07:13 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 10(2-4-0)
Views:  919   Comments: 1
CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Title:  CNW 4-2-0 "Pioneer"
Description:  Museum Display - Chicago History Museum - The first steam locomotive to serve the Chicago area. It was also on display at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Note the difference in the painting of the locomotive as it appears now, as opposed to the photos from earlier eras.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 5/26/2014 4:56:33 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW PIONEER(4-4-0)
Views:  1297   Comments: 0
CNW 4-4-2 #1021
Title:  CNW 4-4-2 #1021
Description:  Built circa 1902, the Alco Class D "Atlantic" locos were a workhorse for the C&NW.
Photo Date:  7/31/2014  Upload Date: 5/11/2014 3:22:44 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Ross
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 1021(4-4-2)
Views:  968   Comments: 0


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