Chicago & North Western 411 is a passenger locomotive known as a “cab unit.” It was built as freight locomotive 4082C and was used in general freight service. In 1961 it was rebuilt for use …

Union, IL – The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Chicago & North Western Historical Society (C&NWHS) to locate a new …

Celebrate memories of the Chicago & North Western with members of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society as IRM rolls out our unrivalled fleet of yellow and green favorites. …

C&NW 1689 has been donated to the Illinois Railway Museum by B&K Engineering. She was part of the last order of Alco 244 engines built for the C&NW. The loco was acquired by B&K while …

Chicago & North Western Railway F7 at Western and Grand Avenues backing to the downtown station in Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. …

2024年5月20日 · UNION, Ill. — Dedication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society’s Archives Research Center at the Illinois Railway Museum highlighted the society’s 50th …

As mentioned in my last post, the Illinois Railway Museum recently held its C&NW Weekend on May 18-19, which was held concurrently with the C&NW Historical Society's annual …

2014年6月11日 · Its a three axle truck Alco used in communter service years ago on the CNW. Nice looking engine! The Lineup facing West. As I mention, the 1689 might operate for diesel …

The photos below show much of the progress to date, the photos are displayed with the most recent near the top to the earliest near the bottom. The new floor was primed and painted …

C&NW 1 is a bi-level coach designed for commuter service out of Chicago. It is known as a “gallery car” because the upper level is divided, with a gap (or “gallery”) down the middle of the …