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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
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The Union Pacific Station in Topeka! Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood, this station opened January 27, 1927. Said to be one of the finest on the UP, and I must agree! |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:01:52 AM |
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Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
This station is Topekas most historic! The Santa Fe also had a Harvey House in town, but it was torn down for a newer, smaller station built in the 1950s, leaving this as the sole example of Topekas large stations. |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:15:12 AM |
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Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
Abandoned in 1988 and severely damaged by fire in 1992, this station was bought by Railroad Heritage, Inc., and beautifully restored. Reopened in 2004, the station now houses a railroad museum, the Kansas Hall of Fame, and an event center. |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:17:17 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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32 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Entrance to the Museum |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:26:18 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Locomotive Cab |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:28:05 AM |
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Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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56 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Set of Controls in Locomotive Cab |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:28:46 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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InCab |
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48 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chair from Locomotive Cab |
Description: |
If you look closely, you can see the Burlington Northern logo on the back and on the seat. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:29:55 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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InCab |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
More Locomotive Controls |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:30:30 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
InCab |
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47 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
More Locomotive Controls |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:31:02 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
InCab |
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48 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
Grand entrance hall to the station. Tickets were purchased at left, I think. |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:32:12 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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66 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
Grand entrance hall |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:32:53 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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31 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
You can see the Union Pacific logo above the door. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:33:37 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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32 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Kansas Hall of Fame |
Description: |
The station now houses the Kansas Hall of Fame, as well. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:34:36 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Model |
Description: |
Nice model of Santa Fe 2342 |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:35:36 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Model,Station |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Bell from ATSF 3463 |
Description: |
The engine this came from has been preserved and can still be seen between the Topeka Harley dealership and the Landon Arena, on the site of the old fairgrounds. |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:38:01 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
ATSF 3463(4-6-4) |
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352 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Union Pacific Logo |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:38:43 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
Even the floors are nice at this station! |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:39:21 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
Grand entrance hall |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:40:06 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe Bell |
Description: |
Another bell, though I forget which engine this came from. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:41:01 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Steam |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Super Chief Chairs |
Description: |
These chairs came from the dining car of the Super Chief. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:41:53 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Passenger |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 4378 |
Description: |
While I was there, a train went by! |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:42:48 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
UP 4378(SD70M) |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
EMP, CSX Containers |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:43:39 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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27 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DTTX 788044 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:44:22 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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31 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DTTX 471504 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:45:09 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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RollingStock |
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28 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UMAX Ends Train |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:45:49 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Tracks behind the Station |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:46:37 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Track |
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28 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station Dining Room |
Description: |
The Union Pacifics Dining Car and Hotel Department operated this room, which soon became a favorite of Topekans as well as travellers. |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:48:31 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Welda Santa Fe Depot |
Description: |
This little depot is more representative of the type often found in small towns. Welda is a small town, with a population of only 129 at the last census! Fortunately, their station has been preserved. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 6:56:59 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Welda Santa Fe Depot |
Description: |
This little depot is more representative of the type often found in small towns. Welda is a small town, with a population of only 129 at the last census! Fortunately, their station has been preserved. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 6:58:22 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Yard,Station |
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312 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Detroit & Mackinac 25011 |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 6:56:06 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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114 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe 3906 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:03:12 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Passenger |
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143 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe 406 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:03:59 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Passenger |
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139 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe 406 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:04:38 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Passenger |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe 10200 |
Description: |
Refrigerator car |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:05:18 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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RollingStock |
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152 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe 406 |
Description: |
with Great Overland Station in background. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:06:06 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Passenger |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Santa Fe 1000 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:07:01 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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66 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two Stations |
Description: |
Comparison shot of the two depots. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:07:47 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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114 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Detroit & Mackinac 25011 |
Description: |
A little far from its original railroad! |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:08:41 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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162 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
This station served passenger trains for over 40 years until 1971, when Amtrak took over and decided to use the Santa Fe depot instead. |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:22:27 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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Station |
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68 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Great Overland Station |
Description: |
Definitely worth a visit if you ever get to Topeka! |
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3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:23:19 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
Categories: |
Station |
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66 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF Railway Offices |
Description: |
Last picture of album. Thanks for viewing! |
Photo Date: |
3/16/2017 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 7:49:13 AM |
Location: |
Topeka, KS |
Author: |
Matthew Zisi |
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36 Comments: 0 |
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