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There is a US electric freight railroad in Mason City, Iowa. It operates Baldwin-Westinghouse Steeplecab electric locomotives built in the 1920s, over 100 years ago

Oct 16, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: There is a US electric freight railroad in Mason City, Iowa. It operates Baldwin-Westinghouse Steeplecab electric locomotives built in the 1920s, over 100 years ago

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