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1969 Press Photo Diesel locomotives being loaded into a ship in Chicago

This is an original press photo. All aboard. One of 44 General Motors diesel locomotives ordered by the Taiwan National Ry. is loaded aboard the Union Friendship in Chicago. General Motors reports the shipment is the largest number of locomotives and the most valuable cargo ever shipped on a single vessel from the Port of Chicago. The engines were manufactured by GM's Electromotive division in suburban LaGrange. shipping FormosaPhoto measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 12-27-1969.

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