This book is so big and covers so many subjects that it's probably
worth several BRHS articles. I actually bought a copy of this thing,
and despite it's age it's in excellent condition. Since it's ex-
library I suspect that like the UofIll it hasn't been off the shelf
much. I guess that it's mostly because of the obscure subject; not
all that many non fans know about smoke abatement, and not all that
many fans do either. What a mass of information, and for those of you
not wanting to deal with it physically, it's available to read on line
thru Google.
Thank you kindly,
Mike Matalis
mmatalis@sprynet.com
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On Aug 28, 2010, at 4:13 PM, qutlx1@aol.com wrote:
> Thanks so much for the lead on the "Smoke Abatement and
> Electrification of
> Railway Terminals in Chicago".!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Since the University of Illinois seems to have unencumbered access
> to my
> checking account(one daughter is a senior there). As I have in the
> past, I
> had her go to the library and low and behold the general library
> had a
> copy(which has been in my posession for short term use).The
> engineering library
> has 6 more copies ! The copy I have now studied from cover to cover
> was
> last borrowed in 1979.So they are not exactly in high demand.
>
> Do not understand why, as there is a wealth of info on RR
> operations,layout,etc if you dig into the book. The
> maps,charts,diagrams,photos are a mass
> of info. This study went on for years and must have cost a fortune.
>
> Is there enough interest in Q, LCL operations in Chicago for me to
> find a
> way to scan the mass of info on this subject and someday write an
> article
> for the BRHS pubs. ?
>
> Let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> Leo Phillipp
>
> Ps-The shear volume of LCL operations of all the carriers is far
> beyond my
> previous understanding.
>
> If anyone is working on a "Lumber District" project you need to
> access
> this book.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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