Monday, January 07, 2013

A Chicago & NorthWestern Railroad bay window caboose brings up the rear of the train.

I took this photograph last week Wednsday night, at the Oak Park Society of Model Engineers,H.O Scale Model Railroad Club.

My late 1970's era Chicago & Northwestern Railroad freight train complete with a bay window caboose, is viewed exiting the tunnel.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Sir I have been fascinated with your pictures. I am a daughter of a BN conductor and the pictures of the Aurora-Chicago line of Metra was my stomping ground. My father since has retired and losing his eyesight. I laugh at the fact that you are one of the people my Dad rolled his eyes at and wondered if you had anything better to do when he was working. As I shared links to your sight, he said who knew I would be grateful for the guys that took these pictures for a stroll down memory lane. I am wondering if you might be up for a trade? I am looking for pictures of any and all picture of the stations between Aurora and Chicago from 1980-1991. Especially ones on the Depot on S. Broadway in Aurora as it was then, Eola yard, and possibly the Hill Yard behind the newer post office in Aurora. These three places are dear to me. The best years of my life with my Dad are in these places. In return, I can send you copies of some train wrecks that were investigated with my Dad being the conductor. These were original on the site pictures. Probably ones never seen by public eyes.I would prefer that this comment would confidential and not for the world to see. Thank you,

Kelly Smith
kelly@lovepaws.org