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Chicago Rail Transit Book Group (5) [128144]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Railroadiana, Trains Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Chicago Rail Transit Book Group (5)  [128144]
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Group of five (5) publications about the rail service in and around Chicago and its metropolitan area. First is "North Shore, America's Fastest Interurban" by William Middleton. Fascinating history of the Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad from its beginnings as a modest trolley line in Waukegan to its growth under Samuel Insull and its emergence as the country's fastest interurban. The author details the whole exciting history, including the boom years for freight and passenger service during World War II and the massive Electroliners. With schematic diagrams of rolling stock. Illustrated throughout with over 200 black and white photos. End papers show detailed system map. 128 pages. Also: "Route of the Electroliners" by The Central Electric Railfans' Association. This is the first edition of this book (which includes four full page glossy color photographs not found in later editions). In this volume, CERA provides a detailed history of the North Shore Line (the Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railway) after 1926, examining its expansion, growth, and challenges. Also included, are "North Shore Line Memories" by George Campbell and more. Dust Jackets are in decent shape with slight tearing and creasing. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Illinois Chicago