Springfield Model Railroad Club

That’s something you don’t see everyday! A steam engine on the front lawn of the old state capitol!

This unusual photo of a Chicago and Alton steam engine sitting on the south lawn of the then Sangamon County Courthouse (now referred to as the Old State Capitol building) on Sept 25 1915. Photo says the steam engine was being used to power decorations on this date which was the last day of the Illinois State Fair.