IA on the Web - Links to other web sites

Railroads

Chicago Tunnel Company Railroad website. History and photos about the underground narrow gauge electric railroad that was built and operated below the streets of Chicago from 1899 to 1959. Site features history of the Chicago freight tunnels, FAQ, a Chicago Tunnel System map, freight and passenger cars photos and info, photos and text about exploring the abandoned tunnels and their current use. The site also offers links to other related sites and Chicago Tunnel Company merchandise for sale. In addition see web page about the Chicago Transit 4000 series elevated cars. Web sites built and maintained by SIA member Phil O'Keefe.

Chicago's Transit Architect, Arthur U. Gerber: His Life & Work (1878-1960) Web site includes photos and info about his transit buildings and their history and use as well as his other designs and the importance of businessman Samuel Insull to the transit industry.

Flying Yankee (www.flyingyankee.com). Group has raised $2.5 million toward the restoration of the former Boston & Maine RR, art-deco-style, streamlined, steam locomotive, housed in Glen, NH. Of a handful of surviving streamliners, the Flying Yankee could be the first to return to the rails under its own power.
New York City’s High Line (www.thehighline.org). Friends of the High Line advocate preservation of the West Side elevated railroad and adaptive re-use as a pedestrian promenade. NY Central RR built the line in the early 1930s, eliminating 105 grade crossings with city streets. Abandoned 1980.


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