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» Nelson Crossing » Monticello, Illinois, USA (more..) » October 21, 2013 |
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» WAB 1189 (more..) » Unknown |
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Wabash 1189 is a 1952 built F-7A locomotive. Its restored and hauling tourists for the Monticello Railway Museum. Prior to the museum, this locomotive operated on the Norfolk & Western Railway and was the last F-7A to operate on their roster into early 1979. It was stored awaiting disposition until 1982-84, when it was given to the museum. Nelson's Crossing Depot was donated in 1977. This Illinois Central Railroad depot was formerly located in Deland, Illinois. The depot was built in 1919 and rebuilt in 1942. The depot was moved to the museum in 1980 and is the ticket office and gift shop of the museum. |
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