Sunday, October 31, 2010

Autum splendor in Bensenville Illinois. October 2006.





Hi everyone!

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

A very popular and colorful season of the year enjoyed by many people through out the greater Chicagoland area, is Autum. Unless of course....You look at Autum from a "Leaf Rakers Point of View".

I photographed this lovely Autum image back in October of 2006, in lovely and very scenic Bensenville Illinois.
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Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Canadian Pacific intermodal train. Northbrook Illinois. June 2009.


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Canadian National freight train waiting on a hold order . Schilller Park Illinois. October 2007.





I took this photo one very lovely and warm Autum morning, back in October of 2007.

Seen here basking in bright morning sunshine, is a northbound Canadian National freight train, waiting on a hold order on top of the Lawrence Avenue viaduct at northwest suburban Schiller Park Illinois.
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Westbound Union Pacific unit coal train passing through a thick morning fog. River Forest Illinois. November 2006.





I took thisphoto one very foggy morning, back in November of 2006.

A westbound Union Pacific empty init coal train, is viewed slowly passing through the elevated River Grove Metra commuter rail station just east of Maywood Illinois.
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Eastbound Metra commuter local departing Franklin Park Illinois. October 2007.





I took this photo one lovely Autum morning, back in October of 2007.

An eastbound Metra rush hour morning local commuter train, is viewed departing from Franklin Park Illinois, and entering in to the town of River Grove.

This train is enroute to Chicago Union Station from Elgin Illinois, traveling over the Canadian Pacific ex Milwaukee Road mainline.
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The Grand Trunk Western RR Elsdon Roundhouse. Chicago Illinois USA. October 1983.







I took this photo way back in October of 1983.

Seen here during it's last week in operation, is the 1914 built Grand Trunk Western Railroad locomotive steam era roundhouse that was located at approximately West 49th Street on South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago's Elsdon neighborhood.

This enginehouse, serviced the GTW locomotives that worked from Elsdon Yard, and was often refered to as the "Elsdon Roundhouse".
In the year of 1983, the GTW decided to close the now outdated Elsdon Yard and locomotive roundhouse.

The GTW Elsdon roundhouse, was finally demolished in late 1987, and replaced with a small to medium sized retail strip mall.
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Friday, October 29, 2010

Autum on Chicago's Lakeshore Drive. Chicago Illinois USA. October 2006.





Hello everyone!

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

A popular roadway in Chicago, that was mentioned in an early 1970's era hit songs, is noneother than Chicago's very own Lakeshore Drive.

I took this photo while driving south late in the day, during October of 2006. The Autum foliage even looks lovely along this popular Chicago roadway along the lakefront.

Yes, I was very careful when I snapped this quick photo in traffic.

Thanks.
Eddie K.
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Westbound Canadian Pacific local freight train. River Grove Illinois. August 2007.





I took this photo back in August of 2007.

A westbound Canadian Pacific transfer freight train, is viewed passing through the River Grove Metra commuter rail station.
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Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Metra early morning local. Morton Grove Illinois. Wednday, April 28th 2010.


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Reflections of the Chicago, South Shore And South Bend Railroad. Michigan City Indiana. August 1984.





I took this photo at the Chicago, South Shore and South Bend Railroad's own storefront station, in downtown Michigan City Indiana way back in August of 1984.

The station was still open at the time of My visit, and the windows weren't boarded up just yet. The reflection of the "New" 1980's era lightweight multiple unit cars in the windows, helped make for a very unique and artistic photograph.
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Steam locomotive coal tender details up close at The Hesston Steam Museum. Hesston Indiana USA. Sunday, September 12th, 2010.





I took this photo during My recent September 2010 visit to The Hesston Steam Museum in northwstern Indiana. www.hesston.org

One sight many visiting people don't pay any mind to, but the operating crew members aboard the steam train do all the time...are the many details one finds up close on top of the steam locomotive's fuel tender.

Seen here up close are the Coal Bunker, The retrieving coal rake, the back up headlight for reverse movements, and the water tank hatch.

These are all functioning items needed for reliable and safe operation of the museum's steam trains.
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Beefy's on South Harlem Avenue. Chicago Illinois. September 2008.





I took this photo one night, back in September of 2008.

Seen here along the east side of South Harlem Avenue near West 57th Street at the Chicago city limits, is a popular and very tasty fast food Italian Beef restaurant known as Beefy's.

This is approximately two city blocks south of Archer Avenue, and just across the street from the southwest suburban village of Summit Illinois.

These place has excelent Italian Beef and Sausage sandwiches, pizza slices and other tasty yet inexpensive entrees to choose from.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Southbound Canadian National transfer train on the Hawthorne Junction interchange. Chicago / Cicero Illinois. October 2008.





I took this photo late one Autum afternoon, in October of 2008.

Seen here is a southbound Canadian National transfer train entering the interchange track that connects to the Belt Railway of Chicago at Hawthorne Junction. This freight train is viewed departing from the former Illinois Central R R Hawthorne Yard in Cicero Illinois.
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Autum beauty in Riverside Illinois. October 2007.


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The visiting Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus train below the North Central Avenue overpass bridge. Chicago Illinois. October 2007.


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Burlington Northern commuter train approaching the La Grange Road commuter rail station. La Grange Illinois USA. Febuary 1985.





I took this photo way back in February of 1985.

This is one of My early railfan photographs that I had taken on location, in downtown west suburban La Grange Illinois. It is a typical overcast winter day in the greater Chicagoland area.

Chicago's Metra commuter rail agency, began operations in 1984.
This is an early Metra train with equipment from the Burlington Northern Railroad. This is a westbound local enroute to Aurora Illinois, arriving at the La Grange Road station.

Those lineside railroad telephone poles are long gone today.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Eddie K hosting the event entitled "Chicago Streetcar Memories" at TheNiles Historical Society and Museum. Niles Illinois USA. Sunday,October 24th, 2010.





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

This past Sunday, I had the distinct honor and privelidge of hosting My biggest public photo slideshow event yet. Just recently, approximately a little less than two months ago....I was approached via the internet by a gentlemen named Michael A. Crisci who is an Administrative Aid at The Niles Historical Society and Museum.

Michael Crisci had discovered Me through My links page "Roger's Basement" to the right of Your computer screen, after I had sent an E-Mail posting on their community message board explaining why I hadn't written in nearly three years, and that I was now hosting public speaking / railfan photo slideshow events at some of the local suburban public librairies in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Niles Historical Society and Museum located at 8970 North Milwaukee Avenue in northwest suburban Niles Illinois, was actually looking for speakers and presenters for their upcoming programs.
Heck! I jumped at the opportunity in a heartbeat!

My show event entitled "Chicago Streetcar Memories", had brought out a good 35 to 40 people to the museum that afternoon. Many of them were Senior Chicagoans who actually rode the electric streetcars back in the day. They absolutely loved My musical photo slideshow set to authentic historical period music from -The Glen Miller Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and Artie Shaw. I even tossed in a little Scott Joplin "Ragtime" piano selection and some Dixieland Jazz too.

The best part was hearing the many happy memories and actual "First Hand" accounts of how this was all like in Chicago many years ago.

At the end of the show, I recieved many handshakes and congratulations from the happy visiting guests, as well as a few "Yet to materialize" offers for doing more public speaking slideshow appearances in the near future.

I wish to extend a very special "Thank You" from the bottom of My heart, to Mr Michael A. Crisci and Marge Berles the museum's curator who helped make this wonderful event possible.

Thank You everyone!
This was absolutely great!

Eddie K.
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City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation street sweeper. Chicago Illinois. September 2006.


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Northbound BNSF Railway light engine movement. Hawthorne Junction. Chicago / Cicero Illinois. June 2008.







I took this photo one hot summer afternoon, back in June of 2008.

We are at the Chicago city limits, directly at the border of west suburban Cicero Illinois. Seen here is a northbound BNSF Railway light engine movement passing through Hawthorne Junction.
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Digital Live Sound Video: Northbound Metra local arriving at Deerfield station. Deerfield Illinois USA. Tuesday Night, October 19th, 2010.


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Autum in Glenview Illinois. Tuesday morning, October 19th, 2010.













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

We are facing east looking across Patriot Boulevard just north of Chestnut Avenue, in north suburban Glenview Illinois. The seasonal October autum scenery, is looking very nice at this local city park.
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Eastbound Canadian Pacific intermodal train passing through the Metra, Galewood commuter flagstop depot around sunset. Chicago Illinois. July 2010.





I took this photo after work one hot summer evening, back in July of 2010.

A fast moving Canadian Pacific double stack container train, is viewed passing through the Metra Galewood commuter flagstop depot late in the day before sunset.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Southbound CTA Route # 90 North Harlem Avenue bus at the intersection of North Harlem Avenue and Forest Preserve Drive. Norridge Illinois. July 2010.





Hi everyone!

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

I took this photo one evening after work this past summer. A southbound Chicago Transit Authority Route # 90 North Harlem Avenue bus, is viewed departing from the bus stop along the east side of the Harlem Irving Plaza shopping center in near northwest suburban Norridge Illinois.
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Digital Live Sound Video: Eastbound Pace bus crossing the Union Pacific tracks at West Lake Avenue. Glenview Illinois. August 2010.


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Kenosha Transit 1975 GMC fishbowl windshield bus. Kenosha Wisconsin. April 2000.






I took this photo during an April 2000 bus enthusiasts fan trip to Kenosha Wisconsin.

I was with a group of people from the Chicago Chapter of The Omnibus Society of America. The classic GMC fishbowl windshield transit bus era, was winding down in Kenosha Wisconsin.

The bus viewed here, is a 1975 GMC TDH series 35 foot fishbowl windshield transit bus operated by Kenosha Transit. This was our chartered bus for the day.
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Westbound Pace bus at Grand and Thatcher Avenues. River Grove Illinois. October 2006.





I took this photo back in October of 2006.

A westbound suburban Pace bus, is viewed waiting for the light to turn green at the intersection of Grand and Thatcher Avenues in near northwest suburban River Grove Illinois.
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The end of the shift. Glenview Illinois. July 2008.





I took this photo at work two years ago.

The work day has come to an end for this paratransit driver entering the garage. Now it's time to park the bus inside for the night, complete the days paperwork, and clock out for the night.
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Silent digital video: Chicago Transit Authority buses on North Clark Street. Chicago Illinois. July 2007.


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Northbound CTA Route # 53 Pulaski Rd bus at West Fullerton Avenue. Chicago Illinois. March 2006.





I took this photo during a very brightly sunny but cold late winter morning, back in March of 2006.

A northbound Chicago Transit Authority Route # 53 Pulaski Road bus, is viewed passing the intersection at West Fullerton Avenue on the northside of Chicago.
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Monday, October 25, 2010

Chicago Streetcar Memories program at The Niles Historical Society andMuseum is a hit!





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

I wish to extend a special thank You, to all of the wonderful people who came out to see My presentation entitled "Chicago Streetcar Memories" yesterday at The Niles Historical Society and Museum, located at 8970 North Milwaukee Avenue in northwest suburban Niles Illinois.

My presentaion on Sunday, October 24th, 2010 was a huge success.
Many people came up to Me to shake hands and extend their congratulations for a show well done at the end of My show.

Many poistive things are currently developing largely due to the exposure given to Me courtesy of the Niles Historical Society and Museum, and the work I am doing locally as a presenter, historian and public speaker.

Many senior Chicagoans came out and shared their stories of growing up in Chicago back during the good old days when Chicago commuted by electric streetcars.

Thanks Everyone!

Eddie K.
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The Deerfield Illinois Metra commuter rail station. Tuesday night, October 19th, 2010.





I took this photo after work last Tuesday night after work,

Seen here after the arrival of nightfall, is the Metra commuter rail station in north suburban Deerfield Illinois. There are two Metra commuter rail stations in north suburban Deerfield Illinois. This one at Deerfiled Road, and one a mile or two south of here at Lake Cook Road.
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Amtrak switchers at work.






I took this photo looking south from the West Roosevelt Road overpass bridge in Chicago, back in November of 1983.

Two Amtrak EMD yard switchers, are viewed working the south leads to Chicago Union Station on an overcast November morning.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Autum on Chicago's Lakeshore Drive. Chicago Illinois USA. October 2006.


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Digital Live Sound Video: Westbound Central Illinois Railroad freight train runby east of South Damen Avenue. Chicago Illinois. Friday, October 31st, 2008.


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Caboose conductor giving radio orders for the locomotive crew to proceed. Melrose Park Illinois. October 2007.





I took this photo one lovely Autum morninh, back in October of 2007.

We are at Corning Avenue in near northwest suburban Melrose Park Illinois. Seen here moving slowly westbound in a stop and go procedure, is an Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad industrial switching local. The train is viewed backing up on a single track branchline.
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Eastbound BNSF Railway freight train at Prarie Avenue. Brookfield Illinois. November 2007.





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

An eastbound BNSF Railway freight train, is viewed crossing Prairie Avenue in west suburban Brookfield Illinois.
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The old Cock Robin Ice Cream Shop. Brookfield Illinois. October 2007. (Closed.)





One place that brought Me many happy memories growing up in the greater Chicagoland area, was the old Cock Robin ice cream shop in west suburban Brookfield Illinois.

Many happy summertime memories took place here both with My family as a kid, and later years as a young adult whenever I had a taste for some good ice cream when I was in the area, I even took My Wife here when We were just dating and later engaged. This place even served hamburgers as well.

Unfortunately, this place closed for good in 2007. I believe that this may have beeen the last Cock Robin ice cream stand in operation, as there were once several of these around the greater Chicagoland area.
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Southbound Canadian National train on the Belt Railway of Chicago interchange. Hawthorne Junction. Chicago / Cicero Illinois. June 2007.





I took this photo after work one hazy summer afternoon, back in June of 2007.

We are facing south at Hawthorne Junction, just north of the Chicago Sanutary and Ship Canal.

A southbound Canadian National transfer freight train is now departing from the former Illinois Central RR Hawthorne Yard in nearby Cicero Illinoiis. The train is proceeding south along the Belt Railway of Chicago tracks at the interchange connection.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010



Hi everyone!

This is Eddie K, Your host and photographer here at Eddie's Railfan Page. Coming to You from the city of Chicago Illinois USA.

Being a lifelong Chicago railfan born in 1962 from the near southwest side of Chicago, one of My childhood memories were seeing the early Amtrak trains passing through town.

In the year of 1970, The now late United States President Richard M. Nixon signed in to law, The National Rail Passenger Service Act. Begining during the mid to late 1950's, the individual railroads who had operated their own passenger trains from the begining, had been gradually phasing them out or greatly reducing their passenger operations. America was in danger of eventually losing all of the long distance, regional and intercity passenger trains all together.

Amtrak began operations on May 1st, 1971. I especially remember how the early Amtrak trains during the first few years of operation, were a mix of second hand equipment and color schemes from several railroads. This was known as Amtrak's "Rainbow Era".

I remember how much I had hated seeing this "Hodge Podge" arrangement of color schemes as a kid, but somehow ended up incorporating an H.O Scale rainbow era Amtrak train during the 1980's on one of My model railroads using Athearn and Con Cor equipment.

Happy memorys today.

Eddie K.
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The preserved Chicago Great Western RR passenger station from Elmhurst illinois. October 2006.





I took this photo one night back in October of 2006.

A little known piece of local historical railroad preservation in the greater Chicagoland area, is this quaint wooden small town passenger train station from the former Chicago Great Western Railroad.

It is located in a city park just east of the intersection of York and Valette Streets, in west suburban Elmhurst Illinois.
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Southbound CSX Transportation intermodal transfer train passing through Brighton Junction. ( Gone, Rebuilt.) Chicago Illinois. October 2006.

I took this photo on an overcast Autum morning back in October of 2007.

My of My personal favorites among on location railfan haunts known as Brighton Junction, was in it's last Autum as an operating steam era manual interlocking railroad junction on the southside of Chicago.

The operator had just raised the mechanical Semaphore signal arm a few minutes before. Soon, this large CSX transporation Company double stack container train was passing through the junction.

The Canadian National Railroad closed this junction in early July of 2007, replacing the old crosstracks with new ones, and removing the classic but very outdated steam era Semaphore signals and stop signs.

Today, this junction is fully automated with tall overhead signal bridges and remotely controlled block target signals.

Brighton Junction, located near the intersection of South Archer and Western Avenues, for Myself was a fun place to visit at the border of Chicago's Brighton Park and Mc Kinley Park neighborhoods.
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An eastbound Metra commuter local slows down for the station stop in Franklin Park Illinois. October 2007.





I took this photo one Autum morning back in October of 2007.

An eastbound Metra morning rush hour local commuter train, is viewed slowing down a\upon arrival at the Franklin Park Metra commuter rail station.
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Friday, October 22, 2010

Harlem Irving Plaza Shopping Center. Norridge Illinois. Tuesday afternoon, October 19th, 2010.





Hello everyone!

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

I took this photo recently, looking north on North Harlem Avenue near the intersection of Forest Preserve Drive, in near northwest suburban Norridge Illinois at the immediate Chicago city limits border.

Seen here is one of My favorite places I enjoy visiting occasionally, the Harlem Irving Plaza shopping center. This is a really nice indoor retail mall with nice little stores and a food court as well.
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Busy evening switching activity at Canadian National's former Illinois Central RR Crawford Yard. Chicago Illinois. Early November 2007.





I took this photo after work one evening, back in early November of 2007.

With shorter daylight hours and light quickly fading away as early seasonal nightfall approaches, I was just barely able to capture this former Grand Trunk Western Railroad EMD roadswitcher at work.

This photo was taken from the Canadian National Railroad's former Illinois Central RR Crawford Yard east of Cicero Illinois.
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Northbound Indiana Harbor Belt RR transfer train. Argo Junction. Summit Illinois USA. December 1990.





I took this photo on a very sunny and actually mild Sunday afternoon, way back in December of 1990.

A northbound Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad transfer train being led by rebuilt EMD 1st Generation model NW-2 yard switchers, is viewed passing through Argo Junction and tower. This train is approaching the bridge that spans the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
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A last minute community reminder.

Please don't forget, this Sunday, October 24th from 2:00 until 4:00 PM.

The Niles Historical Society and Museum located at 8970 North Milwaukee Avenue in northwest suburban Niles Illinois, welcomes Eddie K from Eddie's Railfan Page.

Eddie will be hosting an event entitled Chicago Streetcar Memories. This is a unique musical photo slideshow set to Authentic historic period music, and features some of the public transit history of Chicago Illinois from the 1880's until the end of CTA streetcar operations in 1958.

Admission is free, and coffee and refreshments will be served at the event.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Autum in Elmwood Park Illinois. Monday, October 11th, 2010.





Welcome abaord Eddie's Railfan Page from the city of Chicago Illinois, and the many surrounding communities that make up the greater Chicagoland area.

Autum is definately in "Full Swing" here in near northwest suburban Elmwood Park Illinois, and the village is experiencing the annual seasonal delight of peak Autum colors.

Better snap some photos of Your own soon, because November and the upcoming Chicago winter season isn't that far away now.

Thanks.
Eddie K.
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On My lunch break this morning, I stopped in to shop at Des Plaines Hobbies on Lee Street in northwest suburban Des Plaines Illinois.

This news story, appears on Page 24 of the November 2010 issue of Railfan and Railroad, published by Carstens Publishing Comapny www.railfan.com

Well folks, after operating at a major financial loss, the Central Illinois Railroad has decided to pull out of the Windy City. It makes Me sad, because back on Friday, October 31st, 2008....they had an "Open House" public relations event I had attended with several local railfan photographers. At the event, Former Belt Railway of Chicago EMD SW 1200 yard switcher # 2006, made Her debut wearing a fresh 1950's era
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy "Heritage" color scheme. I took several photos and videos that day. It is also the day I finally had the honor of meeting fellow Chicago area railfan Franklin Campbell amongst the assembled photographers.

Frank was a big fan of this railroad and had taken many photos at His own Flickr page. Oh well. I guess it was nice while it had lasted anyway. Times are tough these days economically here in Chicago Illinois.

The former Burlington Northern "Lumberyard District" branchline in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood where the Central Illinois Railroad operated, has been returned to the lines owner the BNSF Railway, who will be resuming switching operations.
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Coming soon to The Elmwood Park Public Library!

The Chicagoland Railfan Photo Slideshow, hosted by Eddie K from the popular Chicago based internet blogsite "Eddie's Railfan Page". Saturday, November 6th, 2010 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM. Admission is free.

It will b a fun event, and We hope to see You there.

All -A -Boooaaard!
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Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound Amtrak Hiawatha train passing through the Deerfield station. Deerfield Illinois USA. Tuesday night, October 19th, 2010.





I photographed this unique night time digital live sound video this past Tuesday night after work.

We are on the west or "Southbound" platform, at the north suburban Deerfield Illinois Metra commuter rail station. A fast moving Amtrak Hiawatha regional passenger train enroute to Chicago Union Station from Milwaukee Wisconsin, isviewed litterally "Flying" through the station at speed.
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The Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe Illinois USA. Wednsday, September 15th, 2010.





I took this photo during a recent September 2010 visit to The Chicago Botanic Garden in north suburban Glencoe Illinois.

The former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, had a major prescence in Chicago many years ago. Their famous blue and gray passenger trains were a regular sight on the southside of Chicago during pre Amtrak times prior to 1971.

Seen here, is a miniature G Scale rendition of what could possibly be, the B & O Capitol Limited passenger train passing through one of the gardens. The outdoor G Scale model railroad exhibit, is a big hit with both Young and Old here at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Historic photo! A classic Milwaukee Road 4-6-4 steam locomotive # 135 pulling a commuter train. Deerfield Illinois USA. Circa early 1950's.


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Eastbound Metra express commuter train speeding past the Brainard Avenue railroad crossing. La Grange Illinois. Octobe 2007.





I took this photo one very beautiful Autum morning, back in October of 2007.

We are facing west on location at the Brainard Avenue railroad crossing in west suburban La Grange Illinois. A fast moving Metra morning rush hour express commuter train enroute to Chicago Union Station from Aurora Illinois, flys by at speed. Whooosh!
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Summertime is definately over. Franklin Park Illinois. Monday, October 11th, 2010.


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Tony's Subs on Waukegan Road. Deerfield Illinois USA. September 2010.















One of My all time personal favorites photographic subjects I enjoy today, are those vintage roadside eateries from decades ago.

I have always enjoyed those classic drive in restaurtants with car hop service, but I also enjoy those unique little Mom and Pop establishments with their unique architectural styles and food favorites on the menus.

Tony's Subs on Waukegan Road, just north of downtown Deerfield Illinois...fits that description today.

Anyone from local office workers to truck drivers can be spotted enjoying lunch here.
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Digital Live Sound Video: Southbound CTA purple line train crossing Isabella Street. Wilmette Illinois. Tuesday, December 1st 2009.


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Coming this Sunday to The Niles Historical Society and Museum from 2:00 until 4:00 PM! "Chicago Streetcar Memories", hosted by Eddie K from the popular Chicago based internet blogsite "Eddie's Railfan Page".

The museum is located at 8970 North Milwaukee Avenue in Near northwest suburban Niles Illinois.

If You were one of the many people who grew up in the city of Chicago Illinois USA prior to the end of CTA electric streetcar service in 1958, or perhaps may have a family member or friend who did...Then You will enjoy seeing these historic photographs of Chicago set to authentic historic period music to help set the mood for this presentation.

It will be a fun event, and We hope to see You there.
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Eastbound Belt Railway of Chicago transfer train passing through Hayford Junction. Chicago Illinois. April 1987.






I took this photo way back in April of 1987.

An eastbound Belt Railway of Chicago transfer train, is viewed approaching the crosstracks at Hayford Junction on a sunny and mild early Springtime afternoon.

This train is being pulled by 1st generation (1950's era) EMD TR-4 Cow and Calf yard switcher locomotives.
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