Tag: 1911 Elgin


  • Feb 09 2012

    Can You Identify this Mystery Alco Racer?

    Rick Rawlins has forwarded this photo of a chain drive Alco and looking for assistance in identifying the car, location and drivers.

  • Dec 08 2010

    The Three Alco Racers at the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race

    The 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race was the only major race in which American Locomotive Company supplied entries besides the Black Beast. The three Alcos in the race were serviced by a team of 12 drivers, mechanicians and mechanics. As captured in this photo provided by Lee Ferbin of…

  • Dec 07 2010

    Harry Grant Describes His Last Great Race with the Alco Black Beast

    Harry Grant's last great race in the Alco-6 Black Beast Racer's was the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race held on the Illinois course. Driver Harry Grant was shown here with his mechanician George Babcock prior to a practice run. This was the only major race in which mechanican Frank…

  • Mar 13 2009

    The Alco Black Beast’s Last Great Race

    The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer's last great race was the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race held on the Illinois course. In the above postcard, driver Harry Grant and his mechanician George Babcock are shown prior to a practice run. This was the only major race in which…



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