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Waycar #14584 cupola and storage bunks

Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad1881

The Museums at Lisle Station Park

The Museums at Lisle Station Park
Lisle, United States

A cupola is small area above a structure. The waycar's cupola had a seat for a train worker on each side so they could monitor the train and the tracks for any issues. The bunks below were used for storing tools, and one of them had a toilet for the crew.

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  • Title: Waycar #14584 cupola and storage bunks
  • Creator: Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad
  • Date Created: 1881
  • Location Created: Aurora, IL, USA
  • Subject Keywords: Waycar #14584, CB&Q (Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy), railroad, technology, transportation
  • Type: Exhibition
The Museums at Lisle Station Park

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