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Title: |
Chicago Tunnel Company 508 |
Description: |
CTC 508 was used under downtown Chicago for the movement of supplies and merchandise to avoid the congestion of the streets 40 feet above. |
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5/31/2004 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:38:52 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
CTC 508(UNKNOWN) |
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2632 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BN 3 (E9A) |
Description: |
Built in 1954, and reblt in 1979 she works proudly at IRM (Illinois Railway Museum) at Union Illinois. |
Photo Date: |
5/31/2004 Upload Date: 6/9/2007 12:15:46 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
BN 3(E9AM) |
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1791 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 10304 (Wood Bay Window Caboose) |
Description: |
Restored Wood Bay Window Caboose at Illinois Railway Museum. This Hack never had electric lights. Kerosene lamps, Coal heat. |
Photo Date: |
5/31/2004 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 3:43:18 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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2087 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Surface Lines (CSL 3142) |
Description: |
Front view of CSL 3142 is a restored Chicago Street Car. Chicago Surface Lines became the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). |
Photo Date: |
5/31/2004 Upload Date: 6/9/2007 12:22:33 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSL 3142(Trolley) |
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435 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chicago Surface Lines (CSL 3142) |
Description: |
CSL became part of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Location of trolly pole indicates this car is going away from the camera. "Enter at Front" is another clue. |
Photo Date: |
5/31/2004 Upload Date: 11/3/2006 11:55:59 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Transit,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CSL 3142(Trolley) |
Views: |
902 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Commonwealth Edison Switcher |
Description: |
SW1 Commonwealth Edison SW1 Switcher at IRM |
Photo Date: |
6/20/2005 Upload Date: 5/17/2007 12:51:58 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
CWEX 15(SW1) |
Views: |
767 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 7700 (Combine) |
Description: |
Light Weight Commuter Combine for Suburban Service. The power is Southern Pacific SD7 1518 (1st SD7 Blt). |
Photo Date: |
5/27/2006 Upload Date: 5/30/2007 9:25:08 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
1494 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CB&Q 9255 (SW7) |
Description: |
Restored Burlington Switcher (SW7) now at Illinois Railway Musuem (IRM) |
Photo Date: |
5/27/2006 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:07:08 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
CBQ 9255(SW7) |
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1004 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 411 (Restored F7A) |
Description: |
Restored F7A at IRM. Blt as Freight CNW 4082C 11/49. Repainted, regeared and Renumbered Passenger CNW 411 1971 (2nd unit to use this number). Sold to RTA (now Metra) 1977. Renumbered and repainted to METX 305. Restored by IRM Aug 2006. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:15:34 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CNW 411(F7A) |
Views: |
4612 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CNW Power Car 151 (Bi-Level Passenger Car) |
Description: |
CNW 1st Power Car for Push-Pull Service |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 10/28/2006 12:43:35 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
887 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Metra 308 (F7A) |
Description: |
ex-CNW F7A (CNW 414) Blt as CNW 4083C Dec 1949 Renumbered CNW 414 Dec 1971 Sold to RTA (Metra) 12/31/1977 Leased Back to CNW Remumbered RTA 308 |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 10/28/2006 12:47:05 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
METX 308(F7A) |
Views: |
1452 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CGW 601 (Restored Coupla Caboose) |
Description: |
Restored Chicago Great Western Caboose at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 4:51:26 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
1002 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GBW 2407 (Alco RSD15) |
Description: |
Green Bay & Western RSD15 on Display at the Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) at Union Illinois. |
Photo Date: |
5/13/2007 Upload Date: 5/30/2007 9:32:53 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
GBW 2407(RSD15) |
Views: |
940 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Indian Refinning Company Early Tank (Riveted) Blt. 1918 |
Description: |
Built 3-1918 is an example of a Riveted Tank |
Photo Date: |
5/14/2007 Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:20:49 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
527 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MTRY 200 RS-3 |
Description: |
Minnesota Transfer Railway RS3 Built in 1951, Retired 1984 |
Photo Date: |
5/14/2007 Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:55:49 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
MTFR 200(RS3) |
Views: |
544 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two Work Horses |
Description: |
The Barn Door is Open, and two are waiting for Crew & Passengers (CNW 411 [F7A] & CB&Q 9911[E5A]) |
Photo Date: |
5/14/2007 Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:30:37 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A) |
Views: |
1574 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW 411 F7A |
Description: |
CNW 411 F7A is ready to depart from IRM Station Track #1 with 3 Bi-Level Coaches. Departure will be in Push Mode with Cab Car 151 controlling. Return Trip will be with CNW 411 Leading. CNW practice was to install a gong in top light housing which was formerly occupied by a Mars Light. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2007 Upload Date: 9/20/2007 12:25:41 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
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343 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
E5 Meets F7 |
Description: |
CB&Q E5A 9911-A and CNW F7A wait nose to nose for their next run on Station Track 2 at the Illinois Railway Museum. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2007 Upload Date: 9/18/2007 1:35:25 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNW 411(F7A) |
Views: |
1493 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CNW Ex-ROCK aka CRIP GP7 |
Description: |
GP7 bought 2nd hand when the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (CRIP or ROCK) officially went belly up on March 31, 1980. |
Photo Date: |
5/10/2009 Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:03:16 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
Locomotives: |
CNW 4160(GP7R) |
Views: |
291 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
North Shore Line Trolley |
Description: |
North Shore Line 714 ready to leave the station at the Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) at Union Illinois. |
Photo Date: |
5/10/2009 Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:05:06 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Transit,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CNSM 714(Interurban) |
Views: |
391 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Union Pacific (UP) Turbine 18 |
Description: |
Union Pacific (UP) Turbine Power (8500Hp) on display at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) at Union Illinois. Don't look now, the other side needs paint. |
Photo Date: |
5/10/2009 Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:07:51 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
UP 18(8500 GTEL) |
Views: |
1098 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 18 (8500 GTEL) Big Blow |
Description: |
UP 18 Gas Turbine (8500 Hp) Called Big Blows because of the noise of the Turbine Engine. |
Photo Date: |
5/27/2006 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:32:59 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
UP 18(8500 GTEL) |
Views: |
4843 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
ITC 1605 (GP7 From Short Hood) |
Description: |
Illinois Terminal Company GP7 now at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) |
Photo Date: |
5/27/2006 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:05:10 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
ITC 1605(GP7) |
Views: |
901 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
ITC 1605 (GP7 From Long Hood) |
Description: |
Restored Illinois Terminal Company GP7 now at Illinois Railway Museum. One of the most colorful paint Schemes. |
Photo Date: |
5/27/2006 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:10:35 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
ITC 1605(GP7) |
Views: |
862 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CB&Q 9911A (E5A) |
Description: |
Head on Shot of a Zephyr Locomotive. The Mars Light in the Upper Housing has both a red and clear bulbs. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 5/30/2007 9:40:38 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CBQ 9911A(E5A) |
Views: |
785 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CB&Q 9911-A (E5A) |
Description: |
CB&Q Passenger Diesel ex-C&S 9952A |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 10/28/2006 12:49:26 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Passenger |
Locomotives: |
CBQ 9911A(E5A) |
Views: |
763 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CB&Q E5A (Silver Pilot) |
Description: |
CB&Q E5A 9911A Passenger Diesel with Stainless Steel Cars on IRM Station Track #1. Upper Light Housing contains both clear and red Mars Lights. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2007 Upload Date: 9/20/2007 12:25:18 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CBQ 9911A(E5A) |
Views: |
464 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MILW 118-C (F7A) |
Description: |
Milwaukee Road F7A in Action at IRM |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 10/28/2006 1:00:02 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
MILW 118C(F7A) |
Views: |
583 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MILW 118C (F7A) |
Description: |
Milwaukee Road F7A 118C is the power for the caboose train on this afternoon at the IRM. She is a little beat up, but still runs well. Built November 1951, in 2 Months (November 2007) this unit will be 56 years old. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2007 Upload Date: 9/30/2007 7:39:05 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
MILW 118C(F7A) |
Views: |
691 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SP SD7R |
Description: |
Southern Pacific (SP) 1518 is the 1st SD7 Built. Needs a paint job but still runs great |
Photo Date: |
5/10/2009 Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:06:28 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
SP 1518(SD7R) |
Views: |
362 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SP 1518 (SD7R) |
Description: |
1st SD7 Built by EMD now at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) |
Photo Date: |
5/27/2006 Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:08:47 AM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Passenger |
Locomotives: |
SP 1518(SD7R) |
Views: |
719 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BN 5383 (U30C) Before re-painting & MILW 760 (H10-44) |
Description: |
BN5383 U30C Before 2006 Re-Paint at IRM. Pictures of re-painted & re-Lettered/Numbered also in this album. |
Photo Date: |
6/20/2005 Upload Date: 5/17/2007 12:53:51 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
BN 5383(U30C) MILW 760(H10-44) |
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1520 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BN 5383 (U30C) Fresh Paint, but no Lettering/Numbers with CB&Q 9255 is incidental in this shot. There is a much better shot in this album. |
Description: |
BN U30C 5383 after re-painting, but before Lettering/Numbers applied At IRM and being pushed around by a SW7 (CB&Q 9255). Pictures before re-painting & after Lettering/Numbering also in this album. There is a much better shot of CB&Q 9255 in this album. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 11/1/2006 8:27:21 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
BN 5383(U30C) CBQ 9255(SW7) |
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1478 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BN 5383 (U30C) After Re-Paint |
Description: |
BN 5383 U30C Re-Painted & New Lettering/Numbers Applied. Before picture in this album |
Photo Date: |
5/14/2007 Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:15:35 PM |
Location: |
Union, IL |
Author: |
Richard Sprouse |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
BN 5383(U30C) |
Views: |
1347 Comments: 0 |
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