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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR I believe that the original term (probably from Trains in the Morgan era) was the "Triple-track Raceway." Three tracks, controlled by CTC so that trains can run in either direction on any track, was novel back then. The maximum speed (65), though not spectacular, seemed to be hit and maintained quite regularly. There are long straightaway stretches on this line--if it weren't for some of the "vertical curves" you could see from Berwin clear out to Clarendon Hills! Even now, when the line isn't the busiest stretch of three-track main line in the Chicago area, it has a character that distinguishes it from its counterpart to the north. The name fits! [/quote] yo thanks, I grew up along this line and have been awed with it since age 4. I have a few question about western avenue yard, I guess this yard serves industries from the county line near western springs to all points west, including a lumber mill and sugar facility along the I and M canal near western avenue and blue island. ANybody know any history of this yard and the industry it serves. There is also a shortline, whose name I forget , I think it is the "central illinois railway", that serves the industries around the pilsen area and brings cars to and from industry to western avenue. ANyway, just wanted to keep this topic going. Anybody who used to work this line/yard, or knows the history, let me know! I've got a bit too much sentiment for it.
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