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This is a vintage SOO LINE RAILROAD freight bill, officially titled a \"FREIGHT BILL – DELIVERY MEMORANDUM,\" printed on paper. This historical document provides a detailed record of a shipment from the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Co.The freight bill is designated as Form 81. It details a shipment dated \"1 4 58\" (January 4, 1958) from the DES PLAINES ILL station, with Freight Bill No. 12085. The consignee is listed as BENJAMIN ELECTRIC CO, with a destination of CHICAGO ILL. The shipment was waybilled from ZEIGLER ILL on 12 30 57 (December 30, 1957), with Waybill Date and No. 34292. The shipper is identified as MINE, and the car initials and number are 72386. The document specifies the contents as \"COAL 1522 453 32\" with a gross weight of \"XX0X0RR 103700\" and freight charges totaling 40 39. This listing includes the single freight bill document as pictured, an authentic piece of railroadiana and transportation history.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: SOO LINE RAILROAD (Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Co.)
Item Type: Freight Bill / Delivery Memorandum / Document
Era/Style: Vintage
Material: Paper
Specifications: Form 81, Freight Bill No. 12085, Shipped/Arrived Date 1 4 58, Waybilled From ZEIGLER ILL 12 30 57, Waybill Date and No. 34292, Car Initials and No. 72386, Consignee BENJAMIN ELECTRIC CO, Destination CHICAGO ILL, Station DES PLAINES ILL, Contents COAL, Gross Weight 103700
Included Components: 1 Freight Bill Document
Country of Origin: USA (Implied by US railroad and locations)
