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- Portsmouth Stove & Range Co. Mogul No. 1 Stove, Used by the Michigan Central Railroad, circa 1890 - In the 19th century, passenger trains were heated by a single coal stove in each car. Riders sitting far from the stove shivered, while those nearest to it sweated. Wooden passenger cars were filled with flammable fabrics and surfaces, making the coal stove a serious fire hazard -- especially if the car overturned in an accident.
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Portsmouth Stove & Range Co. Mogul No. 1 Stove, Used by the Michigan Central Railroad, circa 1890
In the 19th century, passenger trains were heated by a single coal stove in each car. Riders sitting far from the stove shivered, while those nearest to it sweated. Wooden passenger cars were filled with flammable fabrics and surfaces, making the coal stove a serious fire hazard -- especially if the car overturned in an accident.