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Aluminum Alton

By Brian Schmidt | September 20, 2021

| Last updated on August 7, 2025


Silver-colored boxcar among tall brick industrial buildings

Aluminum Alton

Alton Route was one of several railroads to dabble with experimental aluminum boxcars for express service. Note the steam line (horizontal pipe) and signal line (small hose below the brake hose) for passenger service. Alton photo

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