The Mid Continent 1256 Metal Print

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The No. 1256 diesel engine headed out of the station on a morning tour at the Mid-Continent Railway Museum.

The No. 1256 was built in 1954 by BLWs Eddystone plant in Pennsylvania. It was part of an order that the U.S. Army placed with the Whitcomb Locomotive Company for 74 locomotives but when that company closed in 1951 the order had to be completed by BLW. The No. 1256 received a complete rebuild in 1986 and is currently in like new condition.

The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is located deep in the Wisconsin Dells area of Wisconsin in the small town of North Freedom.

Copyright 2016 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...