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Photograph of steam trains, Caliente, Nevada, circa 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
One of the last steam trains going toward Caliente roundhouse. The roundhouse alone used to employ about 150 men. It was torn down not long after this photograph was taken.
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International Training in Communication, Vegas Valley Club Chapter Records
Identifier
MS-00423
Abstract
The International Training in Communication, Vegas Valley Club Chapter Records document the history of the organization in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1965 to 1994. The organizational records include meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, bylaws, and scrapbooks of photos, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and ephemera.
Archival Collection
Postcard of Union Pacific Miracle Train, Boulder Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Illustration the of a train and people standing near it. Caption reads: "Union Pacific Miracle Train passing through a 30 foot intake pipe, Boulder Dam project."
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Photograph of a train at a depot, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Train and depot.
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Photograph of a freight train, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1905-1910
Date
1905 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Team of mules and wagon, known as a frieght train, used for transportation to mining areas.
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Postcard of Pack Train, Las Vegas, 1910
Date
1910
Archival Collection
Description
A "pack train" of donkeys carrying goods.
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Postcard of the Southern Pacific Train No. 2, Palisade Canyon (Nev.), 1937-1956
Date
1937 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
Illustration of a train traveling along a river in a canyon. Written on back of postcard "1547 - Southern Pacific Train No. 2; Palisade Canyon, NV."
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Photograph of Union Pacific Rail Road train (Nev.), 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
View of locomotive and front of train. Original description: "UPRR passenger train near Apes, north of Las Vegas, No. 7860 type."
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Photograph of Union Pacific Rail Road train (Nev.), 1930s-1950s
Date
1930 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
View of locomotive and front of train in the desert. Original description: "UPRR passenger train near Apes, no. of Las Vegas. No. 7860 type."
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Chicago & Alton Railroad, Train Lunch, menu
Date
1905-02-26
Archival Collection
Description
Note: Reverse side of menu has an excerpt from the Chicago News Letter, March 1, 1884 describing the new Train Lunch service. Lunch served, "on Night Trains in both directions between Chicago and St. Louis, and on Denver Express Trains in both directions between Chicago and Kansas City." Various quotes, item prices, and train service information listed on menu Menu insert: Quotations; Advertisements Restaurant: The Chicago and Alton Railroad dining car Location: United States
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