Railroad Maintenance Collection

Workmen laying track, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Unknown
Workmen laying track, between c1900 and 1927

At the new railroad left to right are: Mr. Edes, Frank G. Carpenter, ... between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
At the new railroad left to right are: Mr. Edes, Frank G. Carpenter, Lieut. Mears, between c1900 and 1916

Frank G. Carpenter standing by railroad ties, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter standing by railroad ties, between c1900 and 1916

Frank G. Carpenter inspecting new railroad, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter inspecting new railroad, between c1900 and 1916

New railroad, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
New railroad, between c1900 and 1916

C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Elibia Siematter, employed as a sweeper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Elibia Siematter, employed as a sweeper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant "H"... Clinton, Iowa, 1943
Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant " H" class locomotive a bath of live steam, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs

Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch... C&NWRR. Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch in their rest room, C. & N.W. R.R. Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph probably shows Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Section crew at work on the track, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Section crew at work on the track, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

Daniel Anastazia, blacksmiths helper, Rock Island R. R. Blue Island, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Daniel Anastazia, blacksmiths helper, Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill

John Kelseh [i.e. Kelsch], blacksmith, at his forge... Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
John Kelseh [i.e. Kelsch], blacksmith, at his forge in the blacksmith shop at the roundhouse, Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill

Thomas Madrigal greasing a locomotive in the roundhouse, Rock Island R. R. Blue Island, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Thomas Madrigal greasing a locomotive in the roundhouse, Rock Island R.R. Blue Island, Ill

Retiring a locomotive driver wheel, Shopton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Retiring a locomotive driver wheel, Shopton, Iowa. The tire is heated by means of gas until it can be slipped over the wheel. Contraction on cooling will hold it firmly in place. Santa Fe R.R

Washing one of the Santa Fe R.R. 54 hundred horse power diesel freight... Argentine, Kansas, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Washing one of the Santa Fe R.R. 54 hundred horse power diesel freight locomotives in the roundhouse, Argentine, Kansas. Argentine yard is at Kansas City, Kansas

Servicing engines at coal and sand chutes at Argentine yard, Santa Fe R. R. Kansas City, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Servicing engines at coal and sand chutes at Argentine yard, Santa Fe R.R. Kansas City, Kansas

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In 1943, the railroad maintenance industry was bustling with hardworking individuals like Mrs. Elibia Siematter and Mrs. Viola Sievers, who were employed as sweepers and wipers at the roundhouse in Clinton, Iowa for C. & N. W. R. R. Captured by photographer Jack Delano, these women can be seen giving their all to keep the giant locomotives in top shape. During lunch breaks, a group of dedicated women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse would gather together for a well-deserved meal. Their camaraderie and teamwork were evident as they took a moment to refuel before continuing their important tasks. Cleaning one of the colossal engines was no small feat for these determined C. & N. W. R. R women wipers at the roundhouse in Clinton, Iowa. With meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication, they ensured that every inch of machinery sparkled under their care. Amongst them was Mrs. Marcella Hart, a mother of three children who fearlessly embraced her role at the roundhouse despite her familial responsibilities. Her strength and resilience served as an inspiration to many during this era. Another remarkable woman making her mark on railroad maintenance was Mrs. Dorothy Lucke from Clinton, Iowa who worked tirelessly as a wiper at the roundhouse in 1943. Meanwhile, over at Bensenville, Illinois on C. M. St. P. &P. R. R. , a section crew could be seen diligently working on tracks under challenging conditions. Their expertise ensured safe travels for trains passing through this area. Not far away from there stood an engine being meticulously cleaned near the roundhouse by dedicated workers from C. M. St. P. &P. R. R. Every speck of dirt had to be removed to maintain optimal performance and efficiency. In Blue Island, Illinois on Rock Island R. R. , Daniel Anastazia showcased his skills as a blacksmith's helper, contributing to the smooth operation of trains.