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Viewing Album:  Illinois Railway Museum (IRM)
 
By:Richard Sprouse
Dates:1/1/1980 - 12/31/2015
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Chicago Tunnel Company 508
Title:  Chicago Tunnel Company 508
Description:  CTC 508 was used under downtown Chicago for the movement of supplies and merchandise to avoid the congestion of the streets 40 feet above.
Photo Date:  5/31/2004  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:38:52 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CTC 508(UNKNOWN)
Views:  3039   Comments: 0
BN 3 (E9A)
Title:  BN 3 (E9A)
Description:  Built in 1954, and reblt in 1979 she works proudly at IRM (Illinois Railway Museum) at Union Illinois.
Photo Date:  5/31/2004  Upload Date: 6/9/2007 12:15:46 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 3(E9AM)
Views:  2352   Comments: 0
CNW 10304 (Wood Bay Window Caboose)
Title:  CNW 10304 (Wood Bay Window Caboose)
Description:  Restored Wood Bay Window Caboose at Illinois Railway Museum. This Hack never had electric lights. Kerosene lamps, Coal heat.
Photo Date:  5/31/2004  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 3:43:18 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  2513   Comments: 0
Chicago Surface Lines<(CSL 3142)
Title:  Chicago Surface Lines<(CSL 3142)
Description:  Front view of CSL 3142 is a restored Chicago Street Car. Chicago Surface Lines became the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Photo Date:  5/31/2004  Upload Date: 6/9/2007 12:22:33 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprause
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSL 3142(Trolley)
Views:  908   Comments: 0
Chicago Surface Lines (CSL 3142)
Title:  Chicago Surface Lines (CSL 3142)
Description:  CSL became part of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Location of trolly pole indicates this car is going away from the camera. "Enter at Front" is another clue.
Photo Date:  5/31/2004  Upload Date: 11/3/2006 11:55:59 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  RollingStock,Transit,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSL 3142(Trolley)
Views:  1339   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison Switcher
Title:  Commonwealth Edison Switcher
Description:  SW1 Commonwealth Edison SW1 Switcher at IRM
Photo Date:  6/20/2005  Upload Date: 5/17/2007 12:51:58 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWEX 15(SW1)
Views:  1219   Comments: 0
CNW 7700 (Combine)
Title:  CNW 7700 (Combine)
Description:  Light Weight Commuter Combine for Suburban Service. The power is Southern Pacific SD7 1518 (1st SD7 Blt).
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 5/30/2007 9:25:08 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1868   Comments: 0
CB&Q 9255 (SW7)
Title:  CB&Q 9255 (SW7)
Description:  Restored Burlington Switcher (SW7) now at Illinois Railway Musuem (IRM)
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:07:08 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CBQ 9255(SW7)
Views:  1570   Comments: 0
CNW 411 (Restored F7A)
Title:  CNW 411 (Restored F7A)
Description:  Restored F7A at IRM. Blt as Freight CNW 4082C 11/49. Repainted, regeared and Renumbered Passenger CNW 411 1971 (2nd unit to use this number). Sold to RTA (now Metra) 1977. Renumbered and repainted to METX 305. Restored by IRM Aug 2006.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:15:34 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A)
Views:  5262   Comments: 1
CNW Power Car 151 (Bi-Level Passenger Car)
Title:  CNW Power Car 151 (Bi-Level Passenger Car)
Description:  CNW 1st Power Car for Push-Pull Service
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/28/2006 12:43:35 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  1309   Comments: 3
Metra 308 (F7A)
Title:  Metra 308 (F7A)
Description:  ex-CNW F7A (CNW 414) Blt as CNW 4083C Dec 1949 Renumbered CNW 414 Dec 1971 Sold to RTA (Metra) 12/31/1977 Leased Back to CNW Remumbered RTA 308
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/28/2006 12:47:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  METX 308(F7A)
Views:  1959   Comments: 1
CGW 601 (Restored Coupla Caboose)
Title:  CGW 601 (Restored Coupla Caboose)
Description:  Restored Chicago Great Western Caboose at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM)
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 4:51:26 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1390   Comments: 0
GBW 2407 (Alco RSD15)
Title:  GBW 2407 (Alco RSD15)
Description:  Green Bay & Western RSD15 on Display at the Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) at Union Illinois.
Photo Date:  5/13/2007  Upload Date: 5/30/2007 9:32:53 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GBW 2407(RSD15)
Views:  1460   Comments: 0
Indian Refinning Company Early Tank (Riveted) Blt. 1918
Title:  Indian Refinning Company Early Tank (Riveted) Blt. 1918
Description:  Built 3-1918 is an example of a Riveted Tank
Photo Date:  5/14/2007  Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:20:49 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  886   Comments: 0
MTRY 200 RS-3
Title:  MTRY 200 RS-3
Description:  Minnesota Transfer Railway RS3 Built in 1951, Retired 1984
Photo Date:  5/14/2007  Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:55:49 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MTFR 200(RS3)
Views:  1035   Comments: 0
Two Work Horses
Title:  Two Work Horses
Description:  The Barn Door is Open, and two are waiting for Crew & Passengers (CNW 411 [F7A] & CB&Q 9911[E5A])
Photo Date:  5/14/2007  Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:30:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A) CNW 411(F7A)
Views:  2212   Comments: 0
CNW 411 F7A
Title:  CNW 411 F7A
Description:  CNW 411 F7A is ready to depart from IRM Station Track #1 with 3 Bi-Level Coaches. Departure will be in Push Mode with Cab Car 151 controlling. Return Trip will be with CNW 411 Leading. CNW practice was to install a gong in top light housing which was formerly occupied by a Mars Light.
Photo Date:  9/16/2007  Upload Date: 9/20/2007 12:25:41 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  598   Comments: 0
E5 Meets F7
Title:  E5 Meets F7
Description:  CB&Q E5A 9911-A and CNW F7A wait nose to nose for their next run on Station Track 2 at the Illinois Railway Museum.
Photo Date:  9/16/2007  Upload Date: 9/18/2007 1:35:25 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CNW 411(F7A) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  2176   Comments: 0
CNW Ex-ROCK aka CRIP GP7
Title:  CNW Ex-ROCK aka CRIP GP7
Description:  GP7 bought 2nd hand when the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (CRIP or ROCK) officially went belly up on March 31, 1980.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:03:16 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  CNW 4160(GP7R)
Views:  614   Comments: 0
North Shore Line Trolley
Title:  North Shore Line Trolley
Description:  North Shore Line 714 ready to leave the station at the Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) at Union Illinois.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:05:06 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger
Locomotives:  CNSM 714(Interurban)
Views:  811   Comments: 0
Union Pacific (UP) Turbine 18
Title:  Union Pacific (UP) Turbine 18
Description:  Union Pacific (UP) Turbine Power (8500Hp) on display at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) at Union Illinois. Don't look now, the other side needs paint.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:07:51 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 18(8500 GTEL)
Views:  1413   Comments: 1
UP 18 (8500 GTEL) Big Blow
Title:  UP 18 (8500 GTEL) Big Blow
Description:  UP 18 Gas Turbine (8500 Hp) Called Big Blows because of the noise of the Turbine Engine.
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:32:59 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 18(8500 GTEL)
Views:  5437   Comments: 1
ITC 1605 (GP7 From Short Hood)
Title:  ITC 1605 (GP7 From Short Hood)
Description:  Illinois Terminal Company GP7 now at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM)
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:05:10 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ITC 1605(GP7)
Views:  1410   Comments: 2
ITC 1605 (GP7 From Long Hood)
Title:  ITC 1605 (GP7 From Long Hood)
Description:  Restored Illinois Terminal Company GP7 now at Illinois Railway Museum. One of the most colorful paint Schemes.
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:10:35 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ITC 1605(GP7)
Views:  1391   Comments: 1
CB&Q 9911A (E5A)
Title:  CB&Q 9911A (E5A)
Description:  Head on Shot of a Zephyr Locomotive. The Mars Light in the Upper Housing has both a red and clear bulbs.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/30/2007 9:40:38 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  1130   Comments: 0
CB&Q 9911-A (E5A)
Title:  CB&Q 9911-A (E5A)
Description:  CB&Q Passenger Diesel ex-C&S 9952A
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/28/2006 12:49:26 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  1091   Comments: 0
CB&Q E5A (Silver Pilot)
Title:  CB&Q E5A (Silver Pilot)
Description:  CB&Q E5A 9911A Passenger Diesel with Stainless Steel Cars on IRM Station Track #1. Upper Light Housing contains both clear and red Mars Lights.
Photo Date:  9/16/2007  Upload Date: 9/20/2007 12:25:18 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  756   Comments: 1
MILW 118-C (F7A)
Title:  MILW 118-C (F7A)
Description:  Milwaukee Road F7A in Action at IRM
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/28/2006 1:00:02 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 118C(F7A)
Views:  985   Comments: 0
MILW 118C (F7A)
Title:  MILW 118C (F7A)
Description:  Milwaukee Road F7A 118C is the power for the caboose train on this afternoon at the IRM. She is a little beat up, but still runs well. Built November 1951, in 2 Months (November 2007) this unit will be 56 years old.
Photo Date:  9/16/2007  Upload Date: 9/30/2007 7:39:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 118C(F7A)
Views:  1176   Comments: 1
SP SD7R
Title:  SP SD7R
Description:  Southern Pacific (SP) 1518 is the 1st SD7 Built. Needs a paint job but still runs great
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 11:06:28 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 1518(SD7R)
Views:  709   Comments: 0
SP 1518 (SD7R)
Title:  SP 1518 (SD7R)
Description:  1st SD7 Built by EMD now at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM)
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 5:08:47 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  SP 1518(SD7R)
Views:  1175   Comments: 0
BN 5383 (U30C) Before re-painting & MILW 760 (H10-44)
Title:  BN 5383 (U30C) Before re-painting & MILW 760 (H10-44)
Description:  BN5383 U30C Before 2006 Re-Paint at IRM. Pictures of re-painted & re-Lettered/Numbered also in this album.
Photo Date:  6/20/2005  Upload Date: 5/17/2007 12:53:51 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MILW 760(H10-44) BN 5383(U30C)
Views:  2149   Comments: 0
BN 5383 (U30C) Fresh Paint, but no Lettering/Numbers with CB&Q 9255 is incidental in this shot. There is a much better shot in this album.
Title:  BN 5383 (U30C) Fresh Paint, but no Lettering/Numbers with CB&Q 9255 is incidental in this shot. There is a much better shot in this album.
Description:  BN U30C 5383 after re-painting, but before Lettering/Numbers applied At IRM and being pushed around by a SW7 (CB&Q 9255). Pictures before re-painting & after Lettering/Numbering also in this album. There is a much better shot of CB&Q 9255 in this album.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/1/2006 8:27:21 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BN 5383(U30C) CBQ 9255(SW7)
Views:  2250   Comments: 0
BN 5383 (U30C) After Re-Paint
Title:  BN 5383 (U30C) After Re-Paint
Description:  BN 5383 U30C Re-Painted & New Lettering/Numbers Applied. Before picture in this album
Photo Date:  5/14/2007  Upload Date: 5/17/2007 1:15:35 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Richard Sprouse
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BN 5383(U30C)
Views:  1935   Comments: 0

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