Steam and Diesel Engines

Steam engine 1536, a 2-8-2 Mikado locomotive, and Diesel engine 4038 are shown together. J. L. Hennesy, Murphysboro, Illinois, can be seen either looking at the engines or standing on the Mikado. Hennesy is an Illinois Central boiler inspector who was furloughed in connection with the retirement of steam facilities on the St. Louis division.