Softcover, 302 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., B&W and Color images, maps and diagrams, locomotive rosters.
The author has produced another excellent title on Chicago area railroads. This is not a picture book even though there are many pictures included. This is a history book with illustrations.
Contents:
Introduction, Acknowledgements
The Chicago & Southern Railroad, pp. 1-12,
The Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad, pp. 13-30,
The Chicago & Western Indiana Belt Line, pp. 31-48,
The Chicago & Western Indiana Depot, pp. 49-64,
Santa Fe and Stickney, pp. 65-80,
C&WI Improvements, pp. 81-96,
Track Elevation Plans, pp. 97-110,
Clearing Yard, pp. 111-128,
Track Elevation Begins, pp. 129-150,
New Depot Proposals, pp. 151-164,
Clearing Yard Purchased, pp. 165-180,
More Depot Plans, pp. 181-198,
Post Depression Years, pp. 199-220,
Later Years, pp. 221-232,
The Belt Gets Its Independence, pp. 233-244,
Belt Revival, pp. 245-250,
Motive Power, pp. 251-268,
Suburban Service, pp. 269-284,
1958 Excursion Trip, pp. 285-296,
Bibliography, Index and Station Map, pp. 297-302.
Includes C&WI and Belt Railway Steam and Diesel rosters, new caboose roster.
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