Electric engine and power house of Detroit River tunnel
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Description
Electric engine and power house used in Detroit River tunnel are shown. On the engine reads "D.R.T. 7505 M.C. R.R. New York Central lines." Two men stand beside the engine; one in cab. Printed on front: "Electric engine and power house of Detroit River tunnel, Detroit, Mich. 1313 ['U' in circle]." Printed on back: "1313. Electric engine and power house. These engines are used in the Detroit River tunnel, the ordinary engine not being feasible on account of smoke and gas." Souvenir Post Card Co. publisher trademark printed on back.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000451
- Subject:
- Electric locomotives--Michigan--Detroit
- Railroads--Buildings and structures
- Tunnels--Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.)
- Michigan Central Railroad Company
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Souvenir Post Card Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Tunnels & tunneling-Windsor railroad tunnel
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.