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We're passionate about preserving the history of Chicago's near north side Milwaukee Road and C&NW railroad operations. As a non-profit historical organization, we're undergoing a process to document as much as possible about this area through information and photographs.
Akzo Salt Soo Line Delivery

Monday, November 15, 2010 by Kevan Davis

New contributor Kevan Davis shares photos of a Soo Line Geep making a delivery to Azko Salt on Goose Island.

Goose Island Photos

Saturday, November 13, 2010 by The Milwaukee Road (captions by Tom Burke)

This set of photos was taken during October of 1980 on Goose Island by employees of the Milwaukee Road for an internal study regarding lines for abandonment candidates.

C&E South Line Photos

Friday, November 12, 2010 by The Milwaukee Road (captions by Tom Burke)

One month later, Milwaukee Road employees document the Kingsbury Branch.

C&E North Line Photos

Thursday, November 11, 2010 by The Milwaukee Road (captions by Tom Burke)

Photos of the northern end of the C&E Line, taken by Milwaukee Road employees in September 1980.

Milwaukee Road Photos of the Deering Line

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 by The Milwaukee Road (captions by Tom Burke)

In September of 1980 the Milwaukee Road employees made a field trip by car to photograph the Deering Line on Chicago’s North Side as well as the Dunning Line on the West Side. The purpose was to provide documentation for an internal ROI study on which lines to propose for abandonment.

Milwaukee Road Photos of the Dunning Line

Tuesday, November 09, 2010 by The Milwaukee Road (captions by Tom Burke)

These photos were taken in September of 1980 by Milwaukee Road employees to accompany an internal study determining which Chicago lines should be abandoned.

BIG Week for Photos!

Monday, November 08, 2010 by Thomas Mann

In 2004, a large collection of photos was discovered in Milwaukee Road's old Galewood Yard Office by Milwaukee Road Historical Association staffers. These photos were taken in 1980 to document an internal study regarding abandonment options. Throughout this week, the Chicago Switching website will present these photos. Special thanks to Bob Storozuk and the MRHA for granting us permission to share, and to Tom Burke for organizing, scanning, and writing captions for each photo.