Illinois Central Blacksmiths

Two Illinois Central Railroad blacksmiths, Elmer Loos and his coworker,work together to mold a red hot iron bar.

An Illinois Central Railroad Blacksmith cuts a metal part from an unidentified Illinois Central Railroad engine of with a cutting torch.

An Illinois Central Railroad Blacksmith cuts a metal part from an unidentified Illinois Central Railroad engine of with a cutting torch.

An Illinois Central Railroad Blacksmith cuts a metal part from an unidentified Illinois Central Railroad engine of with a cutting torch.

An Illinois Central Railroad Blacksmith repairs the outside of an unidentified Illinois Central Railroad engine.

An Illinois Central Railroad Blacksmith repairs the outside of an unidentified Illinois Central Railroad engine.