SS Meteor - "The Last Whaleback" Size & Medium:11" x 14" Archival Matte Paper followed by flames billowing from

followed by flames billowing from the turret and engine ports

The locomotives had a top speed of 50 MPH and developed 96

and Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Rail Corporation (NIRC)

Able to carry up to 14

SS Meteor - "The Last Whaleback" Size & Medium:11" x 14" Archival Matte Paper followed by flames billowing fromDesigned by Scottish Born Great Lakes Captain Alexander McDougall, the whaleback originated as a design for a barge which could be easily towed and track well behind the towing ship. The whaleback hull had a continuous curve shape above the waterline which allowed for waves to easily wash over the deck. There were a total of 44 vessels built, 25 barges and 19 steamships. The whalebacks were seaworthy vessels and fast for their time with an average