Sundown On The Chicago Eastern RR Car

Sundown On The Chicago Eastern RR Car.... more

by Thomas Woolworth

Title

Sundown On The Chicago Eastern RR Car

Artist

Thomas Woolworth

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Sundown On The Chicago Eastern RR Car.

This car was in service for the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad as a Business Class car.

Built by Pullman Co. in 1892.
Weight of total car 150,900 lbs.
Weight of body: 108,200 lbs.
Roof covering: Canvas.
Batteries: 600 amp. hour.
Draft gears: Cardwell B-9.
Coupler: Janney No. 3469.
Heating: Vapor system Baker heater.
Lighting: Safety Generator 3 KW Electric.
Air cylinder: 18"
Four (4) fans, two (2) Saloons and one (1) Kitchen.
Sleeping capacity: eight (8) single, 12 by double.
Seating: 24.

Trucks: Truck frame - steel.
Axles: 5x9 M.C.B.
Wheels: 36" steel.
Weight of trucks (each) 21,350 lbs.

This car can be viewed at the Wheels O' Time Museum in Dunlap, IL. Just outside of Peoria, IL.

Note: This photography is also available in Black and White in my Trains Gallery.

From my eyes, through the view finder to the click of the shutter. I hope you enjoy these moments in time that have been captured.

This photograph has been Digitally Enhanced to help this image to be considered a unique moment in time.

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Abbreviations used in some image titles include: BW = Black and white; Composite(s) = 2 or more images; HDR = High-dynamic-range imaging; Mixed = Multiple layers were used; PA = Photo Art; Raised = The image was extruded; SQ = Square Format and SC = Selective Coloring.

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Thomas Woolworth
Fine Art America Member since September 21st, 2011.
Many of Thomas Woolworth Photographs and artwork are in private collections throughout the world.
Those locations currently include: Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Fenland; France; Germany; India; New Zealand; Norway; Russia; United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Professional Photographer (since 1977), Owner V'CAD Support (since 1987) now Retired,
Macintosh/Apple Graphical Consultant 25 years now Retired.
A FileMaker Pro Database Designer and Developer of solutions including My Business 101+ Plus since 1990 now Retired and
Building Rehabilitation Specialist for the WSNPA (West Suburban Neighborhood Preservation Agency) with over 300 buildings rehabbed from 1979 to 1986 now Retired.

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July 13th, 2013