Pioneer Train Engine
Title
Pioneer Train Engine
Description
The Pioneer, built in 1837, was the first train locomotive to operate in Chicago. It was used by the Galena and Chicago Union railroad which later became the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. It became a work locomotive laying track for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was retired in 1875.
Date
circa 1864 - 1875
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
85.132.3
Original Format
Photo
Collection
Citation
“Pioneer Train Engine,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 18, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/3859.