The Milw. intersected the IC just north of the depot (along a utility road just south of the Motor Wheel plant and slightly north of 8th St). If memory serves, it shared the IC track to approx. 5th S
Darren: If you get a chance visit Mendota, the railroad muesum has a beautiful working layout of Mendota circa late 30's-early 40's. In a nutshell, the Q came from the east and turned south through d
My grandfather (Gale Clinite) worked for Conco for over 25 years. If I remember correctly, I believe they may have made tanks during the war and I think they also made cranes (or components anyway).
Does it have its usual consist or anything unusual? Going through Savanna, Oregon & Rochelle I assume? What time is it due in Chicago? Thanks, John Ryan [Non-text portions of this message have been r
While in Roselle, IL today, I saw what appeared to be a similar locomotive to the one that is pictured in this month's calendar page. It was yellow with black trim and appeared to have both front and
LeoYou're correct about Swift. It was on the east side of 1st Ave. just north of the tracks on the far east side of town. As for the other, my grandfather worked at Conco (or Conkey's as the locals c
My last post didn't make it, so I'll give it another try. I seem to have lost my registration for Mendota. Can I register at the door, or could someone e-mail or fax me another please? Many Thanks, J
Pardon my naivete, but how do you tell which of the Metra cars are the ones that belonged to the Q? Are they common on a particular Metra line or are they spread throughout the system? Thanks, John R
According to the credits on the video's back cover, it is a production of 51 Pegasi Pictures Inc. for American Experience. AE is produced by WGBH in Boston. Specifically, the WGBH Educational Foundat
Even though my Norton AV is up to date, I was just infected with a worm virus that replicates itself thru e-mail and network connections. NAV was unable to repair or quarantine the virus. I knew and
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