Hello everyone!
Welcome aboard Eddie's Railfan Page from the city of Chicago Illinois USA.

Looking back, 2010 was a year filled with many happy memories. I met a few of My
blogsite readers doing the series of Chicagoland Railfan Photo Slideshows I hosted at some of the local suburban public libraries. My September visits to The Hesston Steam Museum was absolutely great, and many positive things happened along the way as well.

I want to thank everyone for viewing Eddie's Railfan Page, and to all the people who communicated with Me through You Tube, Topix, Wikio and other sources.
Now that 2010 is ending, Here is looking forward to a very happy,safe, healthy and very rewarding new year.

Thank You for all the great support!

Eddie K

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Metra early morning local arriving in Glenview Illinois. December 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Metra early morning local arriving in Glenview Illinois. December 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I photographed this digital live sound video one morning recently, in December of 2010.

The southbound Metra 5:40 AM local commuter train enroute to Chicago Union Station, is viewed arriving at north suburban Glenview Illinois.

Eastbound CSX Transportation intermodal train. Western Springs Illinois. September 2006.

Eastbound CSX Transportation intermodal train. Western Springs Illinois. September 2006.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo one evening around sunset, back in September of 2006.

An eastbound CSX Transportation Company intermodal freight train, is viewed traveling over the BNSF Railway's 3 track Chicago to Aurora mainline. The train was photographed near the Western Springs Illinois, Metra commuter rail station.

Notice how the setting sun, shows the details of the rubber railroad crossing panels.

Chicago's famous Giordano's Pizza. Morton Grove Illinois USA. December 2010.

Chicago's famous Giordano's Pizza. Morton Grove Illinois USA. December 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

One of My personal favorites amongst the many Chicago Style Pizzeria restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area, is none other than Giordano's.

I discovered Giordano's Pizzeria for the first time, way back in 1979.
Back in thise days, they used to have one below street leval at a southside Chicago location on West 63rd Street just west of South Kedzie Avenue. Thir Chicago Style deep dish and thin crust pizza was always very hearty and savory.

Prior to My discovery of Giordano's Pizzeria in 1979, they had just recently moved from their original location at West 63rd Street and South California Avenue just east of the location I originally dined at.

This is their north suburban Morton Grove Illinois location at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Dempster Street.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

The lovely and very scenic Beckwith Road. Morton Grove Illinois USA. December 2010.

The lovely and very scenic Beckwith Road. Morton Grove Illinois USA. December 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Hi everyone!
Welcome aboard Eddie's Railfan Page from the city of Chicago Illinois.

One of the most lovely and scenic roads I have come to know in the greater Chicagoland area, is none other than Beckwith Road in north suburban Morton Grove Illinois. I discovered this road at work in 2008.

With a forest preserve, prairie grasses and trees lining both sides of the road west of Austin Avenue, Beckwith Road is beautiful anytime of the year. Autum is especially lovely here, as it becomes a blaze of seasonal colors.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Northbound Amtrak Hiawatha train. Northbrook Illinois USA. Thursday, Dec...

I photographed this video last week.
A northbound Amtrak Hiawatha train enroute to Milwaukee Wisconsin, passes through the Northbrook Illinois Metra commuter rail station on an overcast December day in 2010.

Pennsylvania Railroad Baldwin model S-12 yard switcher locomotive. Wierton, West Virginia USA. October 24th, 1965.

Pennsylvania Railroad Baldwin model S-12 yard switcher locomotive. Wierton, West Virginia USA. October 24th, 1965.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I spotted this rare color photograph taken during the year of 1965, at My Link page Fallen Flags.Org to the right of Your omputer screen.

Seen here is a Pennstlvania Railroad Baldwin model S-12 yard switcher, working the yard at Wierton West Virginia during the Autum of 1965.

Chicago Transit Authority 6000 series rapid transit cars on a fantrip. March 1985.

Chicago Transit Authority 6000 series rapid transit cars on a fantrip. March 1985.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo during a March 1985 chartered fantrip over the Chicago Transit Authority's rapid transit lines, that was sponsored by the Illinois Railway Museum.

Dubbed "The Snowflake Special" and utilizing the 1950's era 6000 and 550 series lightweight rapid transit cars that were built by the St. Louis Car Company, the chartered train traveled all over the CTA rapid transit system, except for the Skokie Swift line.

Several 6000 and 550 series CTA cars, have since been preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum, and several other tourist trolley museums around North America.

The Chicago Transit Authority bus terminal loop at West 63rd Place and South Kedzie Avenue. Chicago Illinois. December 1985.

The Chicago Transit Authority bus terminal loop at West 63rd Place and South Kedzie Avenue. Chicago Illinois. December 1985.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Hello everyone!
Welcome aboard the "Bus Day" edition of Eddie's Railfan Page.
This will be the last bus day edition for 2010.

I took this photo way back in December of 1985.
We are at the Chicago Transit Authority's bus terminal loop at West 63rd Place and South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago.

This terminal was very special to Me when I was growing up and used to reside in the city of Chicago.

As a little boy, I would ride the CTA Route # 52 Kedzie / California Avenue elctric trolley bus with My family to this terminal from My old neighborhood during the 1960's.

During the 1970's and 80's...I made many shopping trips to West 63rd Street and South Kedzie Avenue. Sometimes My family and I would go see the movies playing at the now demolished Marquette Theatre, or enjoy a Chicago style deep dish pizza at the nearby and now famous Giordano's Pizzeria.

The bus on the left, is a 1970's era CTA GMC transit bus working the CTA Route # 52 Kedzie / California Avenue line, while the bus on the right is a 1983 Flyer of Canada transit bus assigned to the CTA Route # 52A South Kedzie Avenue line.

Interior view if west Towns bus company # 776. A 1950 General Motors bus. The Midwest Transit Bus Museum. cresthill Illinois. September 2000.

Interior view if west Towns bus company # 776. A 1950 General Motors bus. The Midwest Transit Bus Museum. cresthill Illinois. September 2000.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

From 2000 until 2002, I was a member of The Midwest Transit Bus Museum, located in the village of Cresthill Illinois near the city of Joliet.

This is an interior view of one of My favorite buses in the museum. Seen here, is an inside view of West Towns Bus Company # 776 built by General Motors in the year of 1950.

For many years, this vintage transit bus hauled daily bus commuters in the western suburban towns of Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Brookfield and La Grange in Chicago's western suburbs.

Southbound CTA 1970's era GMC Fishbowl windshield bus at the intersection of West 111th Street and South Pulaski Road in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood. Chicago Illinois. December 1986.

Southbound CTA 1970's era GMC Fishbowl windshield bus at the intersection of West 111th Street and South Pulaski Road in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood. Chicago Illinois. December 1986.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo, way back in December of 1986.

We are facing north at the corner of West 111th Street and South Pulaski Road in Chicago's Mount Greenwood neighborhood.

A southbound Chicago Transit Authority 1970's era GMC fishbowl windshield transit bus that is assigned to the CTA Route # 53A South Pulaski Road line, is viewed preparing to turn east off of South Pulaski Road and head to the nearby terminal at West 111th Street and South Springfield Avenue.

City of Evanston Dept of Recreation, International paratransit bus. Evanston Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.

City of Evanston Dept of Recreation, International paratransit bus. Evanston Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo last week Tuesday, during My morning lunch break.

Seen here in north suburban Evanston Illinois, is an International paratransit bus owned by the City Of Evanston Department Of Recreation.

Southbound CTA bus. Chicago Illinois USA. Early March, 2010.

I photographed this digital live sound video in early March of 2010.

A southbound Chicago Transit Authority 1990's era Nova transit bus, is viewed
crossing the Canadian Pacific ex Milwaukee Road train tracks on North Narragansett
Avenue, adjacent to the Metra / Galewood commuter flagstop depot.

Electric powered trolley buses, are a quiet and pollution free transit vechicle.
While it is true that electric trolley buses did not last in North American citties like Chicago Illinois, Los Angeles California, Detroit Michigan, Fort Wayne Indiana or Cleveland Ohio due to various cost cutting economical circumstances involving maintenance and infrastructure issues, some citties like Seatle Washington, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Dayton Ohio, San Francisco California, and Boston Massachusettes kept their systems going. They have even upgraded their electric powered trolley bus networks with new equipment and technology even.

This Boston Mass MBTA example, is viewed at nearby Watertown Massachusettes in 2008.

The Hesston Steam Museum. Hesston Indiana USA. Sunday, September 12th,2010.

The Hesston Steam Museum. Hesston Indiana USA. Sunday, September 12th, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this up close detail photo during My recent September 2010 visit to The Hesston Steam Museum in northwestern Indiana.

Seen here, is a standard safety sticker applied by many transit bus companies. This was placed along the front steps at the entry doorway of transit buses, to warn passengers to be careful when boarding the bus. This vintage design, dates back to the 1950's and 60's era.

The example seen here, was applied by Chicago's Brookfield Zoo on the runing boards of their open air zoo train coaches. Chicago's Brookfield Zoo operated the 2 foot narrow guage Brookfoeld, Salt Creek & Western Railroad around the outside perimeter of the zoo from 1967 until 1985.

The Brookfield Zoo train was donated to The Hesston Steam Museum in 2002. For more information, log on to www.hesston.org

Bluebird school buses up close. Glenview Illinois. May 2010.

Bluebird school buses up close. Glenview Illinois. May 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo after work one day, back in May of 2010.

Two Bluebird school buses from local school bus operators Fairview Public Schools, and Wilmette Public Schools, are seen in the parking lot of a Safety Lane commercial vechicle inspection garage facility in north suburban Glenview Illinois.

First Transit 2008 Ford paratransit bus # 5157. Des Plaines Illinois. August 2010.

First Transit 2008 Ford paratransit bus # 5157. Des Plaines Illinois. August 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I am currently pursuing a career as a Paratransit driver.

Seen here is First Transit 2008 Ford paratransit bus # 5157, wich is the bus I am assigned to drive most of the time. It is a nice, modern and very good running bus. My passengers and I ride in comfort, and sometimes get a little spoiled by it. When this bus has to go to the mechanic's garage for occasional servicing and I am temporarilly assigned another vechicle....My passengers will often ask Me...
"Where is bus 5157 today Eddie?"

I enjoy being a Paratransit driver. It is a rewarding career for Me, as I have the opportunity to assist the elderly, handicapped and special needs people.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Christmas in Elk Grove Village Illinois USA. December 2010.

Christmas in Elk Grove Village Illinois USA. December 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Seasons Greetings to all from Eddie's Railfan Page!

Wishing all of the readers here, a very happy and special new year.

Happy Holidays!
Eddie K.

Hello everyone!
Once again, this is Eddie K Your host and photographer here at
Eddie's Railfan Page.

On Saturday, February 5th, 2011, I will be hosting another one of My
Chicago area railfan photo slideshows.

I will be appearing at the Chicago Public Library's Jefferson Park Branch,
located at 5363 West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood
from 2:00 until 4:00 PM. Due to popular demand, I will be featuring My musical
photo slideshow I had put together entitled "When Chicago Rode The Streetcars".

If You, a family member or friend had grown up in the city of Chicago Illinois
prior to the end of CTA electric streetcar operations in 1958, then this video
will be sure to bring back many happy memories of Chicago the way it used to be.

This will be a fun event, and Your chance to escape the Chicago wintertime blahs.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Inbound Chicago Transit Authority Orange line train. Chicago Illinois. February 2008.

Inbound Chicago Transit Authority Orange line train. Chicago Illinois. February 2008.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Strasburg Railroad: Plowing the Line

I spotted this video on You Tube today.

Way back in August of 1990, I had the distinct honor of seeing and riding
the Strasburg Railroad firsthand.

This video, shows the rarely seen Wintertime snowplowing operations on the
Strasburg Railroad, during what is normally considered the "Off Season" for
this tourist railroad located in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Southeastern Pennsylvania, apparently gets more than it's share of heavy
snow accumulation on any given Winter. Restored 1906 built Norfolk & Western
4-8-0 steam locomotive # 475, is viewed pushing a wooden Russell wedge plow
through a desert wasteland of bitter cold and snow.

Double headed Western Pacific "Snowball Express" chartered steam powered railfan excursion at Lake Norvell California. 1938.

Double headed Western Pacific "Snowball Express" chartered steam powered railfan excursion at Lake Norvell California. 1938.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I found this photo at My link page Fallen Flags.Org to the right of Your computer screen.

The Great Northern Railroad, had become another "Fallen Flag" railroad on March 2nd, 1970, when it had merged with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the Northern Pacific, and the Spokane, Portland & Seatle railroads to create the Burlington Northern Railroad.

One od My all time favorite railroad color schemes from My childhood, was the Great Northern's "Big Sky Blue" color scheme that was introduced by the GN in 1967. It had replaced an orange and Pulman green color scheme, wich was the favorite diesel era GN color scheme favored by most railfans. Me? I loved the blue color scheme all along. This photo is listed as being photographed at Seatle Washington in May of 1969. The locomotive is an EMD model NW-2 yard switcher # 153.

For the first few years of the BN merger, Great Northern locomotives wearing both the orange and the later blue color schemes, could be seen heading up BN freight trains traveling in and out of Chicago Illinois

The North Pole Ice Cream and Beverages inside Chicago's Brookfield Zoo. Brookfield Illinois. September 2010.

The North Pole Ice Cream and Beverages inside Chicago's Brookfield Zoo. Brookfield Illinois. September 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo during My recent September 2010 visit to Chicago's Brookfield Zoo.

On those hot summer days, there is nothing like stopping for a cool refreshment or snack at the North Pole concession stand, located along the northern perimeter of the zoo. Their sign is a real eye catcher.

The GTW interchange track at the former Grand Trunk Western Elsdon Yard site. Chicago Illinois. January 2007.

The GTW interchange track at the former Grand Trunk Western Elsdon Yard site. Chicago Illinois. January 2007.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

When I was attending nearby Curie High School from 1977 until 1981, I could recall spending much time hanging around this area in the photograph. I loved taking walks through here anytime of the year.

Digital Live Sound Video: Westbound Chicago Transit Authority Skokie Swift train. Evanston Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: Westbound Chicago Transit Authority Skokie Swift train. Evanston Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Hi everyone!
Welcome aboard Eddie's Railfan Page from the city of Chicago Illinois USA.

I photographed this digital live sound video this past Tuesday during My morning lunch break. Seen here in a Holiday Christmas Card setting, is a westbound Chicago Transit Authority Skokie Swift train.

This train is passing by on the former Chicago, North Shore And Milwaukee interurban railroad embankment west of Dodge Avenue, in north suburban Evanston Illinois.

Former Penn Central wrecker crane. Beltway Maryland 1978.

Former Penn Central wrecker crane. Beltway Maryland 1978.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I found this photo at My link page Fallen Flags.Org to the right of Your computer screen.

Seen here in Beltway Maryland during the Winter of 1978, is a Conrail ex Penn Central railroad M.O.W Dept wrecker train.

CTA Skokie Swift train at Dempster Street station. Skokie Illinois. January 2004.

CTA Skokie Swift train at Dempster Street station. Skokie Illinois. January 2004.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Illinois Dept of Transportation snowplow equipped International dump truck at work. Glenview Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.

Illinois Dept of Transportation snowplow equipped International dump truck at work. Glenview Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo this past Tuesday, in north suburban Glenview Illinois.

A snowplow equipped International dump truck from the Illinois Department of Transportation, is viewed at work spreading rock salt at the intersection of Golf and Waukegan Roads in Glenview Illinois.

The GTW Elsdon Yard office and staging track. Chicago Illinois. December 1984.

The GTW Elsdon Yard office and staging track. Chicago Illinois. December 1984.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this now historic photo, way back in December of 1984.

Although the Grand Trunk Western Railroad had closed their Elsdon Yard facility on West 51st Street in Chicago during October of 1983, the GTW kept this little section with a yard office and locomotive staging track operating until September of 1986.

Mc Donald's Restaurant at twilight. Elk Grove Village Illinois USA. December 2010.

Mc Donald's Restaurant at twilight. Elk Grove Village Illinois USA. December 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo one evening last week, in the town of Elk Grove Village Illinois near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

The local Mc Donald's Restaurant at the intersection of Biesterfield Road and Arlington Heights Road, is all decked out with holiday lighting.

I stopped in for a delicious and very well deserved Carmel Mocha Latte on this cold night, and couldn't resisit taking this nice photo.

Northbound Union Pacific transfer train waiting on a hold order. Bridgeview Illinois. February 2007.

Northbound Union Pacific transfer train waiting on a hold order. Bridgeview Illinois. February 2007.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

The outside temperature was a very frigid 6 degrees above zero Farenheight when I took this photo back in February of 2007.

With a blustery wind gusting out of the west, a northbound Union Pacific transfer train photographed in southwest suburban Bridgeview Illinois, is viewed waiting on a hold order, on the Indiana Harbor Belt trackage.

Silent digital video: Westbound Metra empty commuter coach trainpassing the Western Avenue station. Chicago Illinois. December 2007.

Silent digital video: Westbound Metra empty commuter coach train passing the Western Avenue station. Chicago Illinois. December 2007.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I photographed this silent digital video with My old camera one morning, back in December of 2007.

A westbound empty Metra / Union Pacific west line commuter train enroute to the nearby California Avenue coach yard facility, is viewed slowly passing by the ex Milwaukee Road station at Western Avenue during a morning snowstorm.

Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee interurban cars at the storage yard near the Harrison Street station. Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee interurban cars at the storage yard near the Harrison Street station. Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Skokie Public Works snowplow equipped dump truck at work on Oakton Street. Skokie Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.

Skokie Public Works snowplow equipped dump truck at work on Oakton Street. Skokie Illinois USA. Tuesday, December 21st, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo this past Tuesday during My morning lunch break.

We are heading westbound on Oakton Street in north suburban Skokie Illinois. A snowplow equipped dump truck from the Skokie Department of Public Works, is viewed spreading rock salt to keep the streets clear near the intersection at Crawford Avenue.

Eastbound BNSF unit coal train passing through Brookfield Ilinois. December 2006.

Eastbound BNSF unit coal train passing through Brookfield Ilinois. December 2006.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo one morning, back in December of 2006.

An eastbound BNSF Railway unit coal train, is viewed passing through west suburban Brookfoeld Illinois. This train was photographed near the Prairie Avenue railroad crossing.

Digital Live Sound Video: Early morning Metra local arriving in Glenview Illinois. January 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: Early morning Metra local arriving in Glenview Illinois. January 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Merry Christmas to all from Eddie's Railfan Page.

I photographed this digital live sound video early one morning, in January of 2010. A heavy all night lake effect snowstorm had fallen on the greater Chicagoland area.

Seen here is the southbound Metra 5:40 AM local arriving at the north suburban Glenview Illinois Metra commuter rail station, with a fresh blanet of snow on the ground.

Hi everyone! This is Eddie K, Your host and photographer here at Eddie's Railfan Page.

On Saturday, February 5th, 2011 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, I will be hosting another one of My Chicago area "Railfan Photo Slideshows". The event will be held at the Chicago Public Library's Jefferson Park Branch, located at 5363 West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhod.

Due to popular demand, I will once again be showing the musical photo slideshow I had put together entitled "When Chicago Rode The Streetcars". This musical photo slideshow video, is set to authentic historic period music ranging from Ragtime Piano, Dixieland Jazz, and 1940's era Big Band standards from the Glen Miller Orchestra, Artie Shaw, and Count Bassie to help set the mood for the show.

If You or perhaps a family member or friend grew up in the city of Chicago Illinois prior to the end of Chicago Transit Authority electric streetcar operations in 1958, then You will enjoy seeing these historic images of Chicago as it once was.

It will be a fun event, and e hope to see You there.

Thank You.
Eddie K.

I spotted this photo at My link page Fallen Flags.Org to the right of Your computer screen.

Some of the most unique color schemes I had seen on 1960's era EMD 2nd generation roadswitchers, were those utilized by the pre 1972 Illinois Central Gulf predecessor railroad Gulf, Mobile & Ohio.

Although this photo is only listed as saying April 1969, it shows the unique styling applied by the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio during the 1960's. Eventually, this was replaced by a brigt red and white G,M & O color scheme.

Several ex G,M & O locomotives in both the black and white and later red and white color schemes, headed up several Illinois Central Gulf trains in to the mid 1980's.
The ICG decided to reorganize around this time, and go back to utilizing the old Illinois Central name and use a new variation of their old black and white color scheme.

The Illinois Central became a fallen flag railroad in 1999, when it was purchased and acquired through merger by the Canadian National.

Conrail Hi Cube box car in transit somewhere in Ohio.

Conrail Hi Cube box car in transit somewhere in Ohio.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

This photo comes to Eddie's Railfan Page from good friend and fellow railfan Dennis Madia.

Conrail existed as a railroad from 1976 until 1999. It was created from the U.S Goverment bail out of six bankrupt northeastern United States railroads. The railroads involved were...the Penn Central, Lehigh and Hudson River, Lehigh Valley, Reading, the Jersey Central, and the Erie Lackawanna.

After several years in operation, Conrail was acquired and split up through merger by the Norfolk Southern, and CSX Transportation Company.


Thank You for the photo Dennis.

Eddie K

Lucas Concrete utility truck with Daffy Duck cartoon icons on the back, Chicago Illinois. December 2010.

Lucas Concrete utility truck with Daffy Duck cartoon icons on the back, Chicago Illinois. December 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I was on My way back to work after My lunch break last week, when I spotted this unique utility truck with Daffy Duck cartoon character icons on the rear.

I spent many a Saturday morning as a kid, watching the Buggs Bunny Roadrunner Show on television...and always enjoyed the occasional Daffy Duck cartoons that they would play.

The people at Lucas Concrete definately have a sense of humor.

Eastbound BNSF Railway freight train passes the Metra station. Brookfield Illinois. November 2007.

Eastbound BNSF Railway freight train passes the Metra station. Brookfield Illinois. November 2007.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo on a very cold and rainy morning back in November of 2007.

A Metra commuter rail passenger attempts to stay dry inside the shelter at the Brookfield Metra commuter rail station, as an eastbound BNSF Railway freight train passes by.

Welcome aboard the "Bus Day" edition of Eddie's Railfan Page!

The Chicago Transit Authority west terminal loop for the CTA Route #77 Belmont Avenue bus at West Belmont and North Cumberland Avenues. River Grove Illinois. Wednsday, June 30th, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Grayline trolley. Chicago 2006.

Grayline trolley. Chicago 2006.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo back in the spring of 2006.

This Grayline Sightseeing Company replica trolley style bus, is viewed at a maintenance repair facility on South Pulaski Road near West 33rd Street on the southwest side of Chicago.

The official Bluebird School Bus Company logo on the radiator grill. Glenview Illinois. Late May, 2010.

The official Bluebird School Bus Company logo on the radiator grill. Glenview Illinois. Late May, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I was born in the city of Chicago Illinois during the year of 1962.

One of My happy childhood memories growing up in the city of Chicago back then, was actually seeing and riding the Chicago Transit Authority's electric powered trolley buses during their final years of operation on Chicago's city streets.

The Chicago Transit Authority, decided to begin phasing out the electric trolley buses during the late 1950's. The last CTA electric trolley buses that were purchased new, was an order for 300 from the Marmon Herrington Corporation in 1951.
The bus in this photo, was from that order.

I can now vaguelly recall during the late 1960's and early 70's...that sights like this one of a red CTA International Harvester wrecker truck towing a disabled electric trolley bus, were starting to become quiete common. I can actually recall seing this happen occasionaly on the CTA Route #53 Pulaski Road and the Route #52 Kedzie / California Avenue lines.

The Chicago Transit Authority phased out the remaining electric trolley bus lines out for good on Sunday, March 25th, 1973. The last two that operated on that day, are preserved and occasionally operated today at The Illinois Railway Museum in Union Illinois. www.irm.org

Southbound Pace bus at the intersection of North Harlem and West Peterson Avenues. Chicago Illinois. Thursday, November 11th, 2010.

Southbound Pace bus at the intersection of North Harlem and West Peterson Avenues. Chicago Illinois. Thursday, November 11th, 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo just last month.

We are facing north on North Harlem Avenue on a sunny autum day in 2010. A small blue Pace N.A.B.I bus, is viewed waiting for the light to change at the intersection of North Harlem and West Peterson Avenues.

The Chicago Transit Authority's very busy North terminal turn around loop for the CTA Route # 82 Kimball /Homan Avenue bus line. This terminal loop is located at West Devon and North Kedzie Avenue's, on Chicago's far northside.

The Chicago Transit Authority's very busy North terminal turn around loop for the CTA Route # 82 Kimball /Homan Avenue bus line. This terminal loop is located at West Devon and North Kedzie Avenue's, on Chicago's far northside.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo, back in early September of 2006.

Seen here at the intersection of West Devon and North Kedzie Avenues, is the north terminal loop for the Chicago Transit Authority's Route # 82 Kimball / Homan Avenue bus line.

Westbound Pace bus on Grand avenue. Elmwood Park Illinois. December 2006.

Westbound Pace bus on Grand avenue. Elmwood Park Illinois. December 2006.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo back in December of 2006.

Seen here on Grand Avenue in near northwest suburban Elmwood Park Illinois, is a westbound Pace bus approaching the intersection at Grand and 75th Avenues.

Westbound Addison Street CTA bus at Harlem Avenue. Chicago Illinois. October 2006.

Westbound Addison Street CTA bus at Harlem Avenue. Chicago Illinois. October 2006.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo one morning, back in October of 2006.

A westbound Chicago Transit Authority Route # 152 Addison Street bus, is viewed waiting for the traffic signal to change at the intersection of North Harlem Avenue and West Addison Street.

Suburban Pace buses at the CTA Dempster Street terminal. Skokie Illinois. July 2008.

Suburban Pace buses at the CTA Dempster Street terminal. Skokie Illinois. July 2008.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo during a hot summer morning back in July of 2008.

Two suburban Pace buses, are viewed at the Dempster Street Chicago Transit Authority yellow line train station in north suburban Skokie Illinois.

Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Canadian Pacific unit grain train. Bannockburn Illinois. January 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Canadian Pacific unit grain train. Bannockburn Illinois. January 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Westbound Metra commuter local. Elmwood Park Illinois. February 2008.

Westbound Metra commuter local. Elmwood Park Illinois. February 2008.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo on a very sunny but bitterly cold winter afternoon, back in February of 2008.

A westbound Metra local commuter train, is viewed upon arrival to the nearby Elmwood Park Metra commuter rail station.

Northbound Grand trunk Western freight train passing through Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood. February 1986.

Northbound Grand trunk Western freight train passing through Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood. February 1986.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo way back in February of 1986.

We are facing west on West 80th Place, looking towards South St. Louis Avenue in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood on the southwest side of the city.

A northbound Grand Trunk Western freight train is viewed passing by in the background. This view is no longer available today, as there is now a tall fence along the railroad righty of way.

Eastbound Canadian Pacific freight train passing through the suburban River Grove Illinois Metra commuter rail station. Photographed on December 1st 2006, after the snowstorm stopped falling.

Eastbound Canadian Pacific freight train passing through the suburban River Grove Illinois Metra commuter rail station. Photographed on December 1st 2006, after the snowstorm stopped falling.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo back in early December of 2006.

A heavy all morning lake effect snow storm had finally stopped falling by early afternoon. Seen here is an eastbound Canadian Pacific transfer train passing through the River Grove Illinois Metra commuter rail station, in a Christmas card setting.

Northbound CTA purple line train entering the Linden Avenue terminal. Wilmette Illinois. February 2010.

Northbound CTA purple line train entering the Linden Avenue terminal. Wilmette Illinois. February 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Hi everyone!
Happy Holidays to all from Eddie's Railfan Page.

I took this photo on a bitterly cold winter morning back in February of 2010. A northbound Chicago Transit Authority Purple line train from downtown Chicago Illinois, is viewed arriving at the Linden Avenue terminal in Wilmette Illinois. This is the end of the line.

Digital Live Sound Video: Eastbound two unit light engine movement. Riverside Illinois. Sunday, March 7th 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: Eastbound two unit light engine movement. Riverside Illinois. Sunday, March 7th 2010.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation garbage trucks. Chicago Illinois. November 2006.

Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation garbage trucks. Chicago Illinois. November 2006.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo back back in November of 2006.

We are driving south on North Western Avenue near West Irving Park Road. A small convoy of garbage trucks from the City of Chicago Drpartment of Streets and Sanitation, are viewed possibly heading to a local waste transfer station.

Eastbound Metra morning commuter local passing through Elmwood Park Illinois. January 2007.

Eastbound Metra morning commuter local passing through Elmwood Park Illinois. January 2007.
Originally uploaded by Eddie from Chicago

I took this photo during a brisk winter morning, back in January of 2007.

It is now sunrise in the greater Chicagoland area. An eastbound Metra morning rush hour local commuter train enroute to Chicago Union Station, is viewed departing from Elmwood Park Illinois.