Road construction on Greenwood Road. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011.

Road construction on Greenwood Road. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Hi everyone!

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

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

Road construction is "Everywhere" during the Summer season in the greater Chicagoland area.

Greenwood road in north suburban Glenview Illinois near the intersection at Glenview Road, has been the recent site of heavy paving activity.

Aside from the numerous traffic headaches, it looks like this road construction crewis making great progress on the southbound lanes of Greenwood Road.

Hopefully it will be done soon.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Switching activity at the Belt Railway of Chicago Clearing Yard. Bedford Park Illinois. March 2008.

Switching activity at the Belt Railway of Chicago Clearing Yard. Bedford Park Illinois. March 2008., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo after work one afternoon, back in March of 2008.

A Belt Railway of Chicago EMD yard switcher, is viewed spotting cars on the industrial bypass branchline, near the north entrance to the BRC Clearing Yard on Central Avenue.

The Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe Illinois USA. Wednsday, September 15th, 2010.

The Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe Illinois USA. Wednsday, September 15th, 2010., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo last year, during My September 2010 visit to The Chicago Botanic Garden in north suburban Glencoe Illinois.

The outdoor G Scale garden model railroad exhibit, is worth a visit.

This little building, appears to be some sort of a storage and staging area for the many pieces of G scale equipment. I believe that small repairs are also performed here as well.

The Isabella Street CTA Purple line railroad crossing. Wilmette Illinois. July 2010.

The Isabella Street CTA Purple line railroad crossing. Wilmette Illinois. July 2010., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

One very scenic railfan photo location I occasionally enjoy hanging out at, is the Chicago Transit Authority's Purple line railroad crossing on Isabella Street in north suburban Wilmette Illinois.

Summertime is especially beautiful with the many lush green trees and local wildlife that can show up at most any given time.

Prior to 1955, the Chicago, North Shore And Milwaukee Railroad's electric interurban trains passed this crossing, on what was their Shore Line route. This line from Linden Avenue terminal in Wilmette to downtown Chicago, was known as the CTA Evanston Line prior to 1993, when the CTA began color coding their rapid transit routes.

The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.Oak Park Illinois USA. June 2011.

The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club. Oak Park Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo a couple of weeks ago, at The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.

Aside from the fact that the former pre 1970 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy was one of My favorite childhood railroads that served the city of Chicago Illinois, this image captures the look and feel of Midwest branchline Granger railroading that the C,B & Q was quiete famous for back in the day.

This beautiful 1950's era C,B & Q Baldwin diesel switcher and the silver early 1960's era caboose, were nicely staged for photos on the clubs diorama display just above the main club layout.

Southbound Canadian Pacific freight. Lake Forest Illinois.

I photographed this digital live sound video back in August of 2009.

A fast moving southbound Canadian Pacific freight train, passes through the Metra commuter rail station in north suburban Lake Forest Illinois.

The fountain at Central Park. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. June 2011.

The fountain at Central Park. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Summertime and decorative splashing city park water fountains just go together nicely. There is nthing like sitting near one and taking time to relax on a hot Summer day.

I took this photo late last Sunday afternoon, in a place known as Central Park in near northwest suburban Elmwood Park Illinois.

The Elmwood Park District, has done an excelent job of maintaining Central Park for the public to enjoy visiting.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Central Electric Railfan's Association May 1990 Charter train at the Metra Electric vermont Street Station. Blue Island Illinois.

Central Electric Railfan's Association May 1990 Charter train at the Metra Electric vermont Street Station. Blue Island Illinois., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo way back in May of 1990.

Gee. Has it actually been 21 years already?

I was enjoying an all day excursion over the Metra electric / ex Illinois Central commuter lines with the Central Electric Railfan's Association. The trip traveled over all three of the former Illinois Central electrified routes.

This photo was taken at the Vermont Street terminal in south suburban Blue Island Illinois.

The old station here was eventually demolished during the 1990's, and replaced with a newer facility.

Yellow instructional sign. The Metra Western Avenue commuter rail station. Chicago Illinois. October 2006.

Yellow instructional sign. The Metra Western Avenue commuter rail station. Chicago Illinois. October 2006., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

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

This yellow instructional safety sign, is located at the west end of the boarding platform at the Western Avenue Metra ex Milwaukee Road commuter rail station.

Westbound CTA Blue line train as seen from the Canfield Road overpass bridge. Chicago Illinois. June 2008.

Westbound CTA Blue line train as seen from the Canfield Road overpass bridge. Chicago Illinois. June 2008., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo one day after work, in June of 2008.

We are at the Chicago city limits near northwest suburban Park Ridge Illinois.

A westbound Chicago Transit Authority Blue line rapid transit train enroute to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in nearby Rosemont Illinois, is viewed approaching the Canfield Road overpass bridge at the I-90 Kennedy Expressway during rush hour.

Backbeat Tours chartered sightseeing bus. Memphis Tennesee USA. September 2007.

Backbeat Tours chartered sightseeing bus. Memphis Tennesee USA. September 2007., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Hello everyone!

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

I took this photo during My September 2007 vacation to the city of Memphis Tennesee USA.

Rounding the corner on to the Beale Street entertainment district in downtown Memphis, is a modified former school bus from the local sightseeing tour company known as Backbeat Tours.

Silent digital video: Eastbound suburban Pace bus on Cermak Road. Berwyn Illinois. April 2007.

Silent digital video: Eastbound suburban Pace bus on Cermak Road. Berwyn Illinois. April 2007. a video by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

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

An eastbound Pace bus, is viewed departing from a local bus stop on Cermak Road in west suburban Berwyn Illinois USA.

The Circuit City store in the background has long since closed, as the Circuit City chain had filed for bankruptcy around this time.

Positive Connections Chevrolet van school bus. Glenview Illinois. Thursday, May 6th 2010.

Positive Connections Chevrolet van school bus. Glenview Illinois. Thursday, May 6th 2010., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Being a career paratransit driver Myself, I often can't help but notice the many other little buses equipped for wheelchair lift operation from other bus companies.

I spotted this very stylish Chevrolet van style school bus from Poitive Connections last May, in north suburban Glenview Illinois.

These little buses and their drivers, do a job well done in daily transportation service.

Historic photo! A Chicago Transit Authority mid 1950's era Flxible Twin Coach Company propane powered transit bus. Chicago Illinois USA. July 1969.

Historic photo! A Chicago Transit Authority mid 1950's era Flxible Twin Coach Company propane powered transit bus. Chicago Illinois USA. July 1969., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I found this very historic late 1960's era Chicago Transit Authority photograph at My Link page" Northern California Bus Fans" located to the right of Your computer screen at www.norcalbusfans.com

I was born in Chicago Illinois USA during the year of 1962, and I have happy childhood memories of riding the remaining CTA 1950's era Flxible Twin Coach Company propane transit buses during their final years of operation in the windy city.

This photo was taken on location in downtown Chicago Illinois USA, during July of 1969.

We are facing north at the intersection of North State and West Lake Streets. A Chicago Transit Authority Route # 36 Broadway State bus enroute to 119th and Morgan on the far southside of the city, passes underneath the CTA Lake Street Elevated line.

This photo brings back many happy memories of going to downtown Chicago with My family during the 1960's and early 1970's.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

The last run of the Milwaukee Wisconsin GMC fishbowl windshield bus fantrip. Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. Saturday, June 8th 2000.

The last run of the Milwaukee Wisconsin GMC fishbowl windshield bus fantrip. Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. Saturday, June 8th 2000., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo on Saturday, June 8th, 2000.

The Milwaukee County Transit District, was retiring their 1960's era rehabbed General Motors TDH Series fishbowl windshield transit buses, and was hosting the official last run chartered excursion on this date.

Our bus, is viewed parked in front of the Imaculate Conception Church, in the city of Milwaukee Wisconsin USA.

Interior view of First Transit Ford paratransit bus # 5390. Seen here with the side seats folded up to accomodate wheelchairs.

Interior view of First Transit Ford paratransit bus # 5390. Seen here with the side seats folded up to accomodate wheelchairs., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo at work recently.

We are inside of First Transit Ford paratransit bus # 5390. This is a rear facing interior view, with the side seats folded in the up position, to accomodate wheelchairs.

On pleasant days, the large tinted picture windows, have a sliding glass panel that opens on the top for fresh air. Just to the rear of the yellow ceiling mounted hanging handrail stanchions, is the rear air conditioning unit.

Bus # 5390 is quiete comfortable to ride in.

The Chicago Transit Authority Route # 76 Diversey Avenue bus line west terminal at West Diversey and North Neva Avenues. Chicago Illinois USA. November 2006.

The Chicago Transit Authority Route # 76 Diversey Avenue bus line west terminal at West Diversey and North Neva Avenues. Chicago Illinois USA. November 2006., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo in November of 2006.

Seen here waiting to begin it's next eastbound departure from the bus terminal loop at West Diversey and North Neva Avenues, is a Chicago Transit Authority Route # 76 Diversey Avenue bus.

This CTA bus route , became Chicago's first electric powered trolleybus line in 1930. Electric trolleybus operation on the CTA Route # 76 Diversey Avenue line, existed from 1930 until 1955.

Some historic photos of this line and several other routes that utilized electric trolleybuses in Chicago pror to the end of service in March of 1973, can be viewed at My Link page "Tom's Trolleybus Pictures" located to the right of Your computer screen at www.trolleybuses.net

Chicago Entertainment Tours Freightliner buses. Chicago Illinois USA. May 2011.

Chicago Entertainment Tours Freightliner buses. Chicago Illinois USA. May 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo recently, back in May of 2011.

Freightliner is a company known for manufacturing large over the road Semi truck tractors, and commercial box trucks. In recent years, Freightliner began producing these unique conversion motor coach buses as well.

These two different Freightliner conversion bus models built on a truck chasis, are utilized by Chicago Entertainment Tours. Their primary function, is to transport passengers to and from the local Chicago area gambling casinos.

Other local Chicago area Livery companies, utilize large conversion buses like these, in chartered group limosine service.

A local Bunny Rabbit hopping around. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. June 2011.

A local Bunny Rabbit hopping around. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo this past Sunday afternoon, in northwest suburban Elmwood Park Illinois.

A local Bunny Rabbit, is viewed hopping around near the Elmwood Park Metra commuter rail station on a beautiful sunny June day.

Eastbound former Toronto Transit Commision PCC Streetcar on 56th Street during the opening day. Kenosha Wisconsin. Saturday, June 17th 2000.

Eastbound former Toronto Transit Commision PCC Streetcar on 56th Street during the opening day. Kenosha Wisconsin. Saturday, June 17th 2000., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo on Saturday, June 17th 2000 in downtown Kenosha Wisconsin USA.

Seen here heading eastbound on 56th Street, is a former Toronto Transit Commision 1951 vintage PCC electric streetcar.

The occasion was the official Grand Opening Day Celebration, of the "New" Kenosha Wisconsin streetcar line.

‘Empire Carpet Man’ Elmer Lynn Hauldren dead at age 89 - Chicago Sun-Times

‘Empire Carpet Man’ Elmer Lynn Hauldren dead at age 89 - Chicago Sun-Times

Many of My readers here at Eddie's Railfan Page, are actually former Chicagoans now living in other citties and sates here in North America.

Although most of My own photos and news updates I post are very positive, sometimes I
also assume the responsibility to keep My friends who view Eddie's Railfan Page, posted with local Chicago area news stories that unfortunately are occasionally sad.

For the former Chicagoans who weren't aware of it...
Elmer Lynn Hauldren, the man who was famous on local Chicago television as
the TV commercial "Pitchman" for Empire Carpeting...unfortunately passed away on
April 27th, 2011 from natural causes at the age of 89.

The Empire Carpet Man as He was known as....will be missed by many who enjoyed
those occasionally comical Empire Carpet commercials from the 1970's until
recently.

Empire Carpetings 5-8-8 2-3-Hundred jingle, is still very memorable today.

Sorry.
Eddie K.

Digital Live Sound Video: Northbound Amtrak Hiawatha train crossing the East Lake Avenue railroad viaduct. Glenview Illinois. Wednsday, August 11th, 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: Northbound Amtrak Hiawatha train crossing the East Lake Avenue railroad viaduct. Glenview Illinois. Wednsday, August 11th, 2010. a video by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I photographed this digital live sound video, back in August of 2010.

The northbound Amtrak Hiawatha enroute to Milwaukee Wisconsin, has just departed from the nearby Glenview Illinois Metra / Amtrak station in north suburban Glenview Illinois USA.

The train is viewed crossing the East Lake Avenue viaduct in Glenview on a hot Summer day.

A City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation crew collecting garbage in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. September 2007.

A City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation crew collecting garbage in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. September 2007., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo back in September of 2007, in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood on the southside of the city.

A City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation crew, is viewed performing garbage collection in an alley east of South Halsted Street..

Metra commuter locomotive. Schiller Park Illinois USA. Monday, March 14th, 2011.

Metra commuter locomotive. Schiller Park Illinois USA. Monday, March 14th, 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo recently, back in March of 2011.

Seen here in the Canadian National ex Wisconsin Central yard in northwest suburban Schiller Park Illinois, is Metra EMD F 40PH # 137 "The City of Chicago" parked near the locomotive ready tracks.

What this engine was doing here at the time, I do not know. Still, it was nice seeing it here basking in the cold March sunshine.

The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club. Oak Park Illinois USA. May 2011.

The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club. Oak Park Illinois USA. May 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo during a May 2011 Wednsday night operating session, at The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.o Scale Model Railroad Club.

Seen here are My Athearn Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad modern wide vision caboose, and My Canadian Pacific red 40 foot box car.

These two red freight cars look nice together in the rear staging yard on the club layout.

Commonwealth Edison Company crew at a work site. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011.

Commonwealth Edison Company crew at a work site. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo recently, in north suburban Glenview Illinois USA.

With the many severe thunderstorms that the greater Chicagoland area has experienced in recent weeks...the proffessionals at the Commonwealth Edison Company have been getting a real work out.

This hard working and dedicated Commonwealth Edison crew, is viewed performing a power line repair on site.

Thank You Commonwealth Edison for a job well done and appreciated.

In other Eddie's Railfan Page News headlines...
A "NEW" link page has been added to the Link page listings to the right of Your computer screen.

For all of the fans of television cartoon theme songs, Toon Tracker.Com has now
been added to the link pages.

This unique website, features a HUGE listing of classic past and relatively recent vintage TV Cartoon theme songs that You can download and listen to for fun.

If You grew up watching and enjoying the many Saturday morning network cartoon shows, or even the old ones that they would play when You came home from school..
Then You will enjoy having a real "Laugh down memory lane."

This page, features many timeless cartoon classics like Mighty Mouse, The New Three Stooges, Popeye, The Archies, He Man and the Masters of the Universe, The Smurfs,
Alvin and the Chipmunks, Tennesee Tuxedo, Scooby Doo, and many many more.

This is a fun page.

Thanks.

Eddie K.

Westbound Canadian Pacific freight train. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. Sunday evening, June 26th, 2011.

Westbound Canadian Pacific freight train. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. Sunday evening, June 26th, 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo a few days ago when I was taking a pleasant late day walk.

It is late in the day on Sunday afternoon, June 26th 2011.

A westbound Canadian Pacific freight train passing through the Elmwood Park Metra commuter rail station, heads in to the late afternoon sun with many cars in tow.

Night time along the Chicago River. Chicago Illinois. September 2008.

Night time along the Chicago River. Chicago Illinois. September 2008., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Hello everyone!

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

I took this photo in downtown Chicago around midnight, back in September of 2008.

We are looking west from the North Clark Street bridge over the Chicago River near upper Wacker Drive. Seen here, is the North La Salle Street drawbridge, and the Chicago city skyline at night.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

The Riverside Illinois Metra commuter rail station with decorative American 4th of July bunting. Riverside Illinois. Early July 2008.

The Riverside Illinois Metra commuter rail station with decorative American 4th of July bunting. Riverside Illinois. Early July 2008., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo back in early July of 2008.

Every year around the 4th of July holiday, the Metra commuter rail station in west suburban Riverside Illinois is decorated in festive patriotic American red white and blue bunting.

Eastbound CTA Skokie Swift train. Evanston IL. June 2011.

I photographed this digital live sound video recently, in north suburban Evanston Illinois USA.

An eastbound Chicago Transit Authority yellow line rapid transit train, is viewed
passing by west of Dodge Avenue. Prior to 1964, this route was the former Skokie Valley Mainline of the bankrupt Chicago, North Shore And Milwaukee Railroad. When the North Shore went out of business in January of 1963, the Chicago Transit Authority salvaged and rebuilt the 5 mile segment from Howard Street station in downtown Evanston Illinois, to the Dempster Street station in Skokie Illinois.

The line opened on April 30th, 1964, and was originally known as "The Skokie Swift" line.

Canadian Pacific intermodal transfer train passing through Hayford Junction. Chicago Illinois. July 2007.

Canadian Pacific intermodal transfer train passing through Hayford Junction. Chicago Illinois. July 2007., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo on a hot Summer afternoon, back in July of 2007.

A westbound Canadian Pacific transfer train traveling over the Belt Railway of Chicago, is viewed passing through Hayford Junction at West 75th Street and South Central Park Avenue, in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood.

This train is enroute, to the huge Belt Railway of Chicago Clearing Yard, in nearby southwest suburban Bedford Park Illinois.

Chicago's Connie's Pizza at South Archer and Normal Avenues. ChicagoIllinois. August 2008.

Chicago's Connie's Pizza at South Archer and Normal Avenues. Chicago Illinois. August 2008., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

A famous local Chicago Pizzeria restaurant that has a cult following all of it's own, is Connie's Pizza.

Connie's Pizza started during the early 1960's on West 26th Street east of South Halsted Street, in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. They were at the original location until approximately 1983, when the business owners had decided to franchise the operation and expand due to the success of their pizza and pasta specialties.

The Connie's Pizza location shown here, is located at South Archer and Normal Avenues in Chicago's Bridgeport neighjborhood.

Today there are now several Connie's Pizza locations around the greater Chicagoland area. Their pizza is sold by the slice at Chicago sporting and concert events, and You can also purchase frozen Connie's Pizzas at grocery stores. You can even order on line as well at http://conniespizza.com/ .

Mmmmm!
Nothing like good Southside Chicago pizza!

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Southbound Norfolk Southern RR transfer train heading southbound over the Belt Railway of Chicago tracks. Photographed near West 63rd Street in Chicago Illinois. September 1987.

Southbound Norfolk Southern RR transfer train heading southbound over the Belt Railway of Chicago tracks. Photographed near West 63rd Street in Chicago Illinois. September 1987., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo way back in September of 1987.

A southbound Norfolk Southern freight train, is viewed traveling over the Belt Railway of Chicago tracks north of West 63rd Street near Chicago's Midway Airport.

Notice that the everyday railroad locomotives, did not have the now standard "Ditch Lights" on the pilot beam back in 1987. Just the main locomotive headlight.

A beautiful city park along Oakton Street near Dodge Avenue. Evanston Illinois USA. June 2011.

A beautiful city park along Oakton Street near Dodge Avenue. Evanston Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Hello everyone!

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

Nothing strikes up a happy memory or two of Summertime, like a local city park.

I took this photo recently during My lunch break, in north suburban Evanston Illinois USA. With plenty of green grass, open space, trees, playgrounds and baseball fields, Summertime is definately a time to spend those sunny and pleasant days outdoors with family or friends at a favorite local city park.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

C,A & E wooden train departing. The Illinois Railway Museum 2009.

I photographed this digital live sound video, during My Friday, July 3rd 2009 visit to The Illinois Railway Museum, located in the town of Union Illinois USA.

A preserved early 1900's era wooden two car interurban train from the Chicago, Aurora And Elgin Railroad, departs from the museum's East Union depot.

Skokie Public Works tractor. Skokie Illinois USA. June 2011.

Skokie Public Works tractor. Skokie Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo last week.

There is nothing like being stuck in traffic, and having Your camera with You just in case.

I was heading eastbound on Church Street in north suburban Skokie Illinois, when I spotted this unique public service vechicle.

A small tractor from the Skokie Public Works, is viewed heading westbound on Church Street. Notice the unusual attatchment on the front of this machine.

If anyone knows just wht this front end attatchment is and what it is used for, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Burlington Northern RR 1950's era EMD SD-9 roadswitcher working at Clyde yard. Cicero Illinois. June 1985.

Burlington Northern RR 1950's era EMD SD-9 roadswitcher working at Clyde yard. Cicero Illinois. June 1985., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo way back in June of 1985.

We are looking west from the top of the South Laramie Avenue bridge in west suburban Cicero Illinois.

A Burlington Northern Railroad 1950's era EMD SD 9 roadswitcher, is viewed spotting cars at the Burlington Northern Railroad's Clyde Yard facility.

Digital Live Sound Video: The Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe Illinois USA. Wednsday, September 15th, 2010.

Digital Live Sound Video: The Chicago Botanic Garden. Glencoe Illinois USA. Wednsday, September 15th, 2010. a video by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I photographed this digital live sound video, during My September 2010 visit to The Chicago Botanic Garden in north suburban Glencoe Illinois USA.

A 1970's era Illinois Central Gulf freight train with a mixture of various cars, passes by on the outdoor G Scale model railroad exhibit.

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

The Deerfield Illinois Metra commuter rail station. Tuesday night, October 19th, 2010., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo after work one night, back in October of 2010.

Seen here, is the Deerfield Illinois Metra commuter rail station at night.

The North Clark Street bridge over the Chicago River and the city skyline. Chicago Illinois. August 2008.

The North Clark Street bridge over the Chicago River and the city skyline. Chicago Illinois. August 2008., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo one Summer night back in August of 2008.

Seen here, is the North Clark Street drawbridge at midnight in downtown Chicago Illinois USA.

Eastbound Burlington Northern RR freight train. Riverside Illinois. July 1985.

Eastbound Burlington Northern RR freight train. Riverside Illinois. July 1985., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo way back in July of 1985.

An eastbound Burlington Northern Railroad freight train, is viewed passing the Riverside Illinois Metra commuter rail station.

Fillmore & Western #14 at RailFest 2011

I spotted this video on You Tube.

Former Duluth & Northeastern Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive # 14, has been restored and now pulls tourist trains on the Fillmore & Western Railroad in the State of California.

The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.Oak Park Illinois USA. May 2011.

The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club. Oak Park Illinois USA. May 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo during a May 2011 visit to The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.

I grew up on the near southwest side of the city of Chicago Illinois USA during the 1960's, 70's and 80's.

Sometimes, a unique model from a local Chicago railroad will show up at any given operating session.

The defunct Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, was a railroad that called the south side of Chicago home prior to 1980.

Although I would occasionally see locomotives and cars from the Rock Island growing up in Chicago during the 1960's and 70's era, I could never recall seeing these olive green Rock Island box cars at all back then. The lettering style graphics, indicate that this prototype is from the 1960's and early 1970's era.

If anybody has any information about these olive green Rock Island boxcars...I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

An eastbound steam powered passenger train. The Illinois Railway Museum. Union Illinois. July 1988.

An eastbound steam powered passenger train. The Illinois Railway Museum. Union Illinois. July 1988., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo during a July 1988 visit to The Illinois Railway Museum.

The eastbound museum steam train powered by Frisco Railroad 2-10-0 steam locomotive # 1630, passes by along the museum mainline.

Silent digital video: CSX Transportation switching local at work. Forest Park Illinois. June 2007.

Silent digital video: CSX Transportation switching local at work. Forest Park Illinois. June 2007. a video by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I photographed this silent digital video on a hot 90 Degrees Farenheight Summer morning, back in June of 2007.

We are looking west from the South Harlem Avenue bridge in west suburban Forest Park Illinois.

The CSX Transportation Company switching local, is viewed spotting covered hopper cars at the nearby Ferrara Pan Candy Company.

Purple Melbourne Australia W-2 class tram car heading southbound on Main Street. Memphis Tennesee. September 2007.

Purple Melbourne Australia W-2 class tram car heading southbound on Main Street. Memphis Tennesee. September 2007., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo during My September 2007 vacation to the city of Memphis Tennesee USA.

We are facing north at the intersection of Main Street and Madison Avenue in downtown Memphis.

A refurbished purple W 2 class Tram ( Electric streetcar) originally from the city of Melbourne Australia, heads southbound on Main Street.

The Memphis Main Street Trolley, is an attrraction worth seeing and riding on any visit to the city of Memphis Tennesee.

Eastbound Metra local commuter train. Arlington Heights Illinois USA. June 2011.

Eastbound Metra local commuter train. Arlington Heights Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo one late afternoon last week, in northwest suburban Arlington Heights Illinois.

We are facing south in heavy rush hour traffic, on Arlington Heights Road.

An eastbound Metra rush hour local commuter train enroute to the Richard B. Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago from Harvard Illinois, has just departed from the nearby Arlington Heights train station alongside Northwest Highway.

The north branch of the Chicago River, Evanston Illinois USA. June 2011.

The north branch of the Chicago River, Evanston Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo one afternoon last week, in north suburban Evanston Illinois USA.

Looking north from the top of the Church Street bridge east of Mc Cormick Boulevard, is the north branch of the Chicago River.

The Oak Park IL Society of Model Engineers.

I photographed this digital live sound video recently, at The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.

My 1972 merger era Illinois Central Gulf Railroad switching local train, passes by the camera location on the club layout.

Strasburg Railroad # 90 waiting for clearance. Strasburg Pennsylvania USA. August 1990.

Strasburg Railroad # 90 waiting for clearance. Strasburg Pennsylvania USA. August 1990., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo during My August 1990 vacation to Strasburg Pennsylvania USA.

The inbound Strasburg Railroad passenger train returning to the East Strasburg depot, is viewed departing from the Groffs Grove flagstop depot at Cherry Hill Road.

Eastbound Metra local departing from the River Grove station. River Grove Illinois USA. Tuesday, April 12th, 2011.

Eastbound Metra local departing from the River Grove station. River Grove Illinois USA. Tuesday, April 12th, 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo one afternoon back in April of 2011.

An eastbound Metra local commuter train enroute to Chicago Union Station, is viewed departing from the River Grove Metra commuter rail station.

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

The Hesston Steam Museum. Hesston Indiana USA. Sunday, September 12th, 2010., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo during My September 2010 visit to The Hesston Steam Museum in northwest Indiana.

It is late in the day, and the museum operations are begining to wind down for the day. The museum's meter guage 0-8-0 steam locomotive from East Germany, simmers at the Hesston Junction depot between runs basking in the late afternoon sunshine.

For more information about The Hesston Steam Museum, log on to www.hesston.org

Pace bus waiting at The Glen of North Glenview Metra commuter rail station. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011.

Pace bus waiting at The Glen of North Glenview Metra commuter rail station. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Hello everyone!

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

I took this photo one morning last week, in north suburban Glenview Illinois USA.

A local suburban Pace bus, is viewed waiting at The Glen of North Glenview Metra commuter rail station on Lehigh Avenue.

The last run of the Milwaukee Wisconsin GMC fishbowl windshield bus fantrip. Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. Saturday, June 8th, 2011.

The last run of the Milwaukee Wisconsin GMC fishbowl windshield bus fantrip. Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. Saturday, June 8th, 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo on Saturday, June 8th 2000.

We are in the city of Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. The occasion, was the official "Last Run" retirement charter fantrip of a Milwaukee County Transit District GMC Fishbowl windshield transit bus.

Our chartered excursion buses, are viewed at a local Milwaukee bus turn a round terminal loop.

Milwaukee ounty Transit District rehabbed 1960's era GM bus # 1925, officially closed out the era in Milwaukee that day, for this classic General Motors model of transit bus.

First Transit Ford paratransit bus # 5390.. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011.

First Transit Ford paratransit bus # 5390.. Glenview Illinois USA. June 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo at work one morning last week, in north suburban Glenview Illinois.

Seen here parked on Hazlewood Lane in Glenview Illinois, is My currently assigned Ford paratransit bus # 5390.

I am employed as a Paratransit Bus Driver, and I love pursuing a career doing this.

Thanks.
Eddie K.

Foreward interior view of a Chicago Rolls Royce Limosine Company trolley bus. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. May 2011.

Foreward interior view of a Chicago Rolls Royce Limosine Company trolley bus. Elmwood Park Illinois USA. May 2011., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo recently, innear northwest suburban Elmwood Park Illinois.

A local resident who works for the Chicago Rolls Royce Limosine Company of Chicago, was cleaning up his Gomaco replica trolley bus in preparation for an evening party charter group. After I introduced Myself as a fellow bus driver...I was invited to come aboard and see the bus for Myself.

This is the foreward facing interior view inside a replica sightseeing charter service trolleybus. The bus doesn't operate under overhead trolley wires at 600 volts DC like the old CTA electric "Trolleybuses" did prior to 1973, rather...this bus has a body that is designed to look like an early 1900's era electric city streetcar.

Yes. There is a trolley bell here. Clang Clang!

Berwyn School District 100 International school bus. Berwyn Illinois USA. November 2007.

Berwyn School District 100 International school bus. Berwyn Illinois USA. November 2007., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo back in November of 2007.

Seen here in the parking lot of the Berwyn Public Library, is a Berwyn School District # 100 short International school bus.

This bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Eastbound CTA Route # 62 Archer / Dearborn and Kinzie bus departing the terminal at Archer and Neva Avenues. Chicago Illinois. April 2003.

Eastbound CTA Route # 62 Archer / Dearborn and Kinzie bus departing the terminal at Archer and Neva Avenues. Chicago Illinois. April 2003., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I took this photo on a rainy afternoon in April of 2003.

Departing the west terminal At South Archer and Neva Avenues in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, is an eastbound Chicago Transit Authority Route # 62 Archer / Dearborn -Kinzie bus heading to downtown Chicago Illinois.

The Kiddieland Amusement Park train at night. Kiddieland Amusement Park. Melrose Park Illinois USA. September 2006.

The Kiddieland Amusement Park train at night. Kiddieland Amusement Park. Melrose Park Illinois USA. September 2006., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

One popular small sized railroad that will be greatly missed this year in the greater Chicagoland area, is the Miniature Railroad ride at the now closed and gone Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park Illinois.