The Antique Steam Locomotive seen on display here, is Chicago Gravel Company #18, on display at Veteran's Park in Northwest suburban Bennsenville Illinois. This 6 wheel switching locomotive was originally the "Studebaker" auto plant switcher in South Bend Indianna. It was later sold to the Chicago Gravel Company and used at their quarry in South Elgin Illinois. It was retired and later donated to the city of Bennsenvile Illinois in 1961, where it has been on display since then.
Monday, February 20, 2006
Preserved Steam at night. March 1986.
The Antique Steam Locomotive seen on display here, is Chicago Gravel Company #18, on display at Veteran's Park in Northwest suburban Bennsenville Illinois. This 6 wheel switching locomotive was originally the "Studebaker" auto plant switcher in South Bend Indianna. It was later sold to the Chicago Gravel Company and used at their quarry in South Elgin Illinois. It was retired and later donated to the city of Bennsenvile Illinois in 1961, where it has been on display since then.
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