This item is an original black and white photographic negative of Illinois Central Railroad 2-8-2 steam engine #1661 at Bloomington IL in September 1940.  The full image of the negative is shown.  The negative size is 616 (2 ½” x 4 ¼”).  The photographer is not identified. 

The negative is part of the Railway Negative Exchange collection.  Add the RNE address (railnegex) to your “My Favorite Sellers” list to view other items being regularly offered from the RNE collection.  COMING NEXT: SMALL WISCONSIN RAILROADS