Inaugural Run of the Torch Lake Steam Locomotive and Passenger Train in Greenfield Village, August 9, 1972

Summary

The Henry Ford's Weiser Railroad opened to the public in 1972. The two-mile route took riders on a scenic loop around the perimeter of Greenfield Village. Authentic steam locomotives, maintained and operated by museum staff, pulled the open passenger cars. More than a simple excursion, the railroad's intermediate stations made it a practical transportation link around the village.

The Henry Ford's Weiser Railroad opened to the public in 1972. The two-mile route took riders on a scenic loop around the perimeter of Greenfield Village. Authentic steam locomotives, maintained and operated by museum staff, pulled the open passenger cars. More than a simple excursion, the railroad's intermediate stations made it a practical transportation link around the village.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in

Width: 7.125 in

Torch Lake Steam Locomotive, 1873

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