circus train photos
The
1985
Circus Train
Janesville, Wisconsin
In 1985, the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI
ran the Circus Train to the Great
Circus Parade in Milwaukee. In 1985 the route followed the C&NW
from Baraboo to Janesville, where there would be an overnight stay, then
onto Milwaukee via Des Plaines, IL all on C&NW rail. The photos
show the train stopped in downtown Janesville for exhibition. It
was later moved to the C&NW railyard (now UP) on the southside of the
city for overnight storage before continuing in the morning.
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C&NW 4-6-0 #1385 in the lead of the Circus Train. The F-Units
were in case of problems. |
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Close-up of #1385. |
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Steamer and engines at different angle. |
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View looking back along train. Large bar (old wharehouse) in
background burned in a spectacular fire in 1987. Took 24 hours to burn
out, could be seen from Fort Atkinson. A Burger King is now in its
place. |
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One of many ornate wagons. |
