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Photos & Videos Photo of the Day Dubuque depot
In 1916, the Illinois Central’s Dubuque, Iowa, freight house had three tracks, including one that passed through the building. Photo by Illinois Central
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‘Royal Gorge’
‘Rebel’ rails
Seaboard Coast Line E7
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