Eddie K's Athearn H.O Scale Santa Fe freight train replicating the late1960's and early 1970's era.

Eddie K's Athearn H.O Scale Santa Fe freight train replicating the late 1960's and early 1970's era., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

I was born in the city of Chicago Illinois, during the year of 1962, and had grown up on the near southwest side of the city.

A lifelong favorite railroad that had served the city of Chicago in this area of the city, was the former Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe.

I fondly remember their blue and yellow color scheme that the A,T & S,F began to paint their locomotives in begining in 1960. This color scheme was replaced in 1972, by what was known as their "Yellow Bonnet" color scheme.

I could still recall Santa Fe freight trains entering or departing from Corwith Yard in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, wearing the 1960's era blue and yellow color scheme during the early to mid 1970's.  Being a member of the Oak Park Society of Model Engineers,H.O Scale Model Railroad Club, I model and operate trains I had grown up with in Chicago during the 1960's and 70's era.

Thanks.

Eddie K.