Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad (Images of Rail)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (951 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738550744 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad covers the railroad’s operations within the city of Chicago, plus the outlying suburbs, from the late 1800s to 1960. It explores, through vintage photographs, the passenger and freight trains, suburban trains, locomotives, shops and repair facilities, and people that made the railroad function.. The Illinois Central Railroad had eight major freight yards in Chicago, which in 1937 handled nearly two million freight cars. Headquartered in Chicago, the Illinois Central Railroad was known as the “Main Line of Mid-America,” as it was a major railroad cutting through the middle section of the United States with two major routes: the Main Line, which ran south out of Chicago toward New Orleans, and the Western Lines, which ran west toward Iowa. It was also well known for its passenger service and operated some of the finest passengertrains: the Green Diamond, the all-Pullman Panama Limited, and the City of New Orleans
Illinoiis Central in Chicago Great Pictures This was a great story book in pictures showing Rail Road stuff in Chicago focusing on the Illinois Central history and operating equipment. Best Photo is the Lincoln Funeral Train approaching Chicago on the old Lake Michigan trestle.I fun book you will want have by your favorite reading chair to page through and recall the good old days of Steam, Diesel, Freight, Passenger and Commuter. Mt tells me about taking the Green Diamond to Chicago to see the . Train history fan I bought it as a gift for my father and he really loved it.. Leonard Brand said Five Stars. Great book on Illinois Central
. Downey’s interest in trains dates back to his childhood Lionel train. In addition, he authored Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards. At age 16, he had his first railroad photograph published and since has published four books and over a dozen articles, mostly on the Illinois Central Railroad. Downey is a member and past director
In addition, he authored Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards. Downey is a member and past director of the Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society. At age 16, he had his first railroad photograph published and since has published four books and over a dozen articles, mostly on the Illinois Central Railroad. . About the Author Clifford J. Downey’s interest in trains dates back to his childhood Lionel train