Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

Engine "Gen. Haupt."

May 30, 2013

Library of Congress,Miscellaneous document sources

Railroad Engine General Haupt

Wood burning locomotive “Gen. Haupt” named for Herman Haupt, chief of Construction and Transportation, in front of the roundhouse at the Alexandria station.

1863 photograph by Andrew J. Russell.

Library of Congress image.

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digital file from original photographNote – This image has been digitally adjusted for one or more of the following:

  • fade correction,
  • color, contrast, and/or saturation enhancement
  • selected spot removal.

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