Freight Car Collection
"Journey through the Freight Car
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"Journey through the Freight Car: A Glimpse into America's Industrial Past" Step back in time to witness the bustling freight yards and industrial landscapes that shaped America's history. From St. Louis to Vancouver, Chicago to Detroit, and beyond, these captivating photographs capture the essence of a bygone era. In St. Louis, Missouri, as twilight descends upon the city, we catch a glimpse of a freight yard near a grain storage facility. The air is filled with anticipation as goods are loaded onto waiting freight cars destined for various corners of the country. Traveling westward to Vancouver Harbour, we find ourselves surrounded by an array of freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Against the backdrop of majestic mountains and shimmering waters, these sturdy vehicles stand ready to transport goods across vast distances. Venturing further inland to Bingham Canyon, Utah in 1942, Andreas Feininger's lens reveals open-pit workings at the Utah Copper Company. Massive machinery dominates the landscape as workers tirelessly extract valuable resources from deep within the earth. Meanwhile, in Proviso Yard located in Chicago Illinois during World War II era captured by Jack Delano; tank cars belonging to C & NW RR (Chicago and North Western railroad) await their next assignment. These vital vessels play a crucial role in transporting essential supplies across war-torn America. Heading northwards towards Detroit Michigan also photographed in 1942 by Arthur Siegel; Hanna furnaces loom large amidst stockpiles of coal at Great Lakes Steel Corporation. This thriving industrial hub fuels not only local production but also drives economic growth nationwide. Returning once more to Bingham Canyon Utah through Andreas Feininger's lens; we witness breathtaking views of open-pit mine workings at Carr Fork. The sheer magnitude of this mining operation serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Moving eastward along Pennsylvania R. R.