Steam Locomotive and Cars, Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad, February 1926

Summary

When Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, the line was in rough shape. He spent $15 million on improvements. Ford had DT&I's locomotives rebuilt in a shop at the Rouge factory. Many parts were plated with highly polished nickel. The gleaming surfaces boosted morale and encouraged workers to keep the engines in top condition.

When Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, the line was in rough shape. He spent $15 million on improvements. Ford had DT&I's locomotives rebuilt in a shop at the Rouge factory. Many parts were plated with highly polished nickel. The gleaming surfaces boosted morale and encouraged workers to keep the engines in top condition.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

February 1926

Subject Date

February 1926

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.548.P.833.45862

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.875 in  (book)

Width: 11.25 in  (book)

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