Illinois Central Gulf.

Illinois Central Gulf., a photo by Eddie from Chicago on Flickr.

Growing up on the near southwest side of Chicago during the 1960's and 70's era, I was always a big fan of the former Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.

Their orange and white color scheme which was introduced by the Illinois Central in 1967 that unfortunately didn't weather well, combined with the color schemes of pre 1972 predecessor railroad Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, made this a colorful and interesting railroad to see operating in Chicago during that era.

Thanks. Eddie K.