Equipment Information

Wisconsin Central Railway 57 is a wood-bodied coach. It was built in 1905 as part of an order for 10 coaches. In 1909, the WCRy was leased to the Soo Line, and in its later years this car was operated by the latter railroad. It was used to carry passengers over the Soo Line system, primarily in Wisconsin and Minnesota, until it was retired and assigned to work service in 1936. In 1955, it was placed on a siding in Allenton, Wisconsin, to serve as a temporary depot while a new depot was being built. It remained stored in Allenton until it was acquired by IRM in 1972.

Wisconsin Central 57 Details

Builder: Pullman
Year Built: 1905
Seats: 68
Length: 66ft 8in
Width: 10ft 6in
Height: 14ft 2in
Weight: 87,800 lbs
Brakes: L-3
Trucks: MCB 4 Wheel
Description: Wood Coach
Arrived: 1972
Condition: Incomplete / unrestored / not operational

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Ownership History

1905-1910 – Wisconsin Central #57
1910-1936 – Soo Line #1935
1936-1972 – Soo Line #W2000
1972-present – Illinois Railway Museum, Union, IL

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