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 Post subject: Morden Frog and Crossing Works
PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:42 am 

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For the longest time I wondered what a "frog" was in railroad terms. Now I know. Here's a brief bit about one of the largest frog manufacturers in their time. The Morden Frog and Crossing works of Chicago.


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:44 am 

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Morden frog and crossing works


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:04 pm 

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Interesting how little things have changed.


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