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Railroads & Locomotives Heritage Rail Preservation Illinois Railway Museum to restore ‘Centennial’ diesel to operation

Illinois Railway Museum to restore ‘Centennial’ diesel to operation

By | September 18, 2025

‘Revive the Centennial’ campaign launched for the project

Yellow diesel locomotive on display

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