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General Discussion / Re: Bloomer switching in movie "Blink" 1994
« on: December 10, 2023, 02:43:23 PM »
Sorry about typo. We all know it's Blommer not Bloomer.
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General Discussion / Bloomer switching in movie "Blink" 1994
« on: November 27, 2023, 08:37:07 PM »
While reseaching Chicago scenes in movies I came upon this from 1994's "Blink".
https://youtu.be/P0hhMMGRVOo?si=DY3bv15ahKZhcN7-
I saw this movie a long time ago but don't remember this scene.
Filmed at Aberdeen and Hubbard.
Joe
https://youtu.be/P0hhMMGRVOo?si=DY3bv15ahKZhcN7-
I saw this movie a long time ago but don't remember this scene.
Filmed at Aberdeen and Hubbard.
Joe
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General Discussion / Re: More Tribune switching videos uploaded
« on: January 04, 2023, 09:45:46 PM »
I've got some more videos from about 10 years ago. Also quite a few of ADM mill being switched. One of these days...
Hoping to see some new models on your Flickr page.
Hoping to see some new models on your Flickr page.
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General Discussion / Re: More Tribune switching videos uploaded
« on: January 02, 2023, 02:39:43 AM »
Shot some more Trib switching videos the other day. Can be found on my YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@joeavey173
Joe
https://youtube.com/@joeavey173
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General Discussion / Youtube videos UP switching Tribune Freedom Center
« on: March 07, 2021, 12:43:18 PM »
Added some more videos taken 12/08/09. UPY 707 switching Freedom Center.
https://youtu.be/0Oie_gb81TE
https://youtu.be/vMEuOAQ84yo
https://youtu.be/1J3A_WSNjL4
https://youtu.be/h4ZRUqEUhvY
Joe
https://youtu.be/0Oie_gb81TE
https://youtu.be/vMEuOAQ84yo
https://youtu.be/1J3A_WSNjL4
https://youtu.be/h4ZRUqEUhvY
Joe
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General Discussion / Re: New youtube videos of Chicago Terminal on Goose Island
« on: March 07, 2021, 12:01:16 AM »
Those were recorded in 1080p so make sure to check that in youtube settings. Your default might be set lower
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General Discussion / New youtube videos of Chicago Terminal on Goose Island
« on: March 06, 2021, 11:28:42 PM »
Finally posted some videos to YouTube (my first time).
Caught this at Big Bay back in 2/22/13. I had to speed home to the west loop to grab my video camera. This was before I had a decent camera on my phone. I was only able to catch them leaving Goose Island. Wish I captured more but better than nothing.
Unfortunately, this is the only video I was ever able to get of this operation
https://youtu.be/2ji6DldtmxQ
https://youtu.be/z9go2Uy9hFA
Joe
Caught this at Big Bay back in 2/22/13. I had to speed home to the west loop to grab my video camera. This was before I had a decent camera on my phone. I was only able to catch them leaving Goose Island. Wish I captured more but better than nothing.
Unfortunately, this is the only video I was ever able to get of this operation
https://youtu.be/2ji6DldtmxQ
https://youtu.be/z9go2Uy9hFA
Joe
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Modeling / Re: HO scale modeling notes - Griswold crossing signals, MILW Thrall caboose
« on: February 24, 2021, 10:22:17 AM »
Thanks for posting your research. Always helpful for modelers..
I intend on modeling the Tribune Freedom Center and the CNW low line from Sun Times to Ogden. Maybe Goose Island or Kingsbury if I have enough years left in me
You posted some video of Bob Rivard's layout. I was fortunate enough see it in person about 20 years ago when the Soo Line Historical Society held a convention near his home. Very impressive.
Joe
I intend on modeling the Tribune Freedom Center and the CNW low line from Sun Times to Ogden. Maybe Goose Island or Kingsbury if I have enough years left in me
You posted some video of Bob Rivard's layout. I was fortunate enough see it in person about 20 years ago when the Soo Line Historical Society held a convention near his home. Very impressive.
Joe
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General Discussion / Re: ADM mill being demolished
« on: February 24, 2021, 09:20:55 AM »
Raisin,
That is part of the old Pennsylvania Railroad's panhandle
line. That's why there is a PRR signal bridge between Racine and May.
http://industrialscenery.blogspot.com/2015/02/prrs-chicago-and-great-eastern-railway.html?m=1
That is part of the old Pennsylvania Railroad's panhandle
line. That's why there is a PRR signal bridge between Racine and May.
http://industrialscenery.blogspot.com/2015/02/prrs-chicago-and-great-eastern-railway.html?m=1
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General Discussion / Re: 1999: Freight Cars Parked along Magnolia
« on: February 19, 2021, 11:25:14 AM »
Yes, they were scrap metal gondolas. Used to see them all the time when taking that shortcut up to North Ave. Never took pics. Before the time of convenient cell phone cameras.
Joe
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General Discussion / Re: ADM mill being demolished
« on: February 19, 2021, 11:21:23 AM »
My company has the elevator maintenance contract at Freedom Center. I have taken a few videos of switching from the parking lot. I have a few more from under the Ohio feeder bridge. Will try to post them one of these years.
Joe
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General Discussion / ADM mill being demolished
« on: February 13, 2021, 12:50:04 PM »
The subject says it all. Sterling Bay was going to try to re-purpose part of it but apparently it's all coming down. I lived right across the tracks from here. My son and I spent many hours watching the evening switch job. He developed a love for trains; a nice hobby we'll always be able to share.
One of these years, when I have free time, I'll post the numerous videos I took of those switching jobs.
With Continental Paper Grading being relocated, the only immediate downtown area industries left are Tribune and Blommer. And we all know that Trib plans on selling off that land in the near future.
Joe
One of these years, when I have free time, I'll post the numerous videos I took of those switching jobs.
With Continental Paper Grading being relocated, the only immediate downtown area industries left are Tribune and Blommer. And we all know that Trib plans on selling off that land in the near future.
Joe
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General Discussion / 1995 Metra Milw west on YouTube
« on: September 14, 2020, 02:11:23 PM »
Found this video on an inbound Metra ride on the Milw west line ftom 1995. Nice document to see how area has changed.
https://youtu.be/GVnjFe4VITs
I had read that a stub of the CNW low line was kept and used for a recycling industry. This video shows a boxcar spotted just west of Racine. The only other evidence I've ever seen was Tom Burke's picture from '97.
https://flic.kr/p/z15V3u
Joe
https://youtu.be/GVnjFe4VITs
I had read that a stub of the CNW low line was kept and used for a recycling industry. This video shows a boxcar spotted just west of Racine. The only other evidence I've ever seen was Tom Burke's picture from '97.
https://flic.kr/p/z15V3u
Joe