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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:2/1/1946 - 2/1/1946
Album Info:Here is a seven-page article by Mr. D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 31-37. "Spend an hour at the busy Englewood Union Station on Chicago's south side, where trains of four roads keep the tracks busy." (Page 31)
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"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 31, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 31, 1946
Description:  Here is page one of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 31. Partial Caption: "This view from the west shows the general layout of Englewood Union Station. Tracks in foreground are the main line of the Pennsylvania, and the train is about to make the station stop before leaving for the East."
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:19:11 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 32, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 32, 1946
Description:  Here is page two of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Notable here is a track diagram of the four railroads servicing Englewood Union Station: New York Central, Nickel Plate, Pennsylvania, and Rock Island.
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:21:05 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  NKP 170(4-6-4)
Views:  569   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 33, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 33, 1946
Description:  Here is page three of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in August of 1956. In this context, it's pulling the eastbound "Train Blazer."
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:23:17 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) NYC 4002(E7A)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 34, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 34, 1946
Description:  Here is page four of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. Partial Caption: "Two of Rock Island's 'Rockets' meet in Englewood."
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:25:08 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  129   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 35, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 35, 1946
Description:  Here is page five of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Partial Caption: "This New York Central suburban train is leaving Englewood for downtown Chicago, where it will pull into the LaSalle Street Station after a 15-minute run."
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:26:47 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 36, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 36, 1946
Description:  Here is page six of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36. Partial Caption: "The copious Rock Island suburban service, which did so much to build up the Englewood district and other south side areas, has trains between Englewood and the Loop at frequent intervals."
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:28:31 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  CRIP 933(4-6-2)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 37, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 37, 1946
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's pride, the 'Broadway,' is shown making the stop [at Englewood Union Station]." Pictured here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It pulled the PRR's last regularly-scheduled steam passenger run ~ namely, from Pemberton to Camden, New Jersey ~ on Tuesday, 12 November 1957.
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:30:12 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR Westbound "Broadway Limited," c. 1966
Title:  PRR Westbound "Broadway Limited," c. 1966
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1966. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Train #29, the "Broadway Limited," as it departs the Station bound for Chicago's Union Station. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, DE.
Photo Date:  4/16/1966  Upload Date: 1/5/2023 4:03:58 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
PRR "Broadway Limited," 1966
Title:  PRR "Broadway Limited," 1966
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Union Station in Englewood, Illinois, during September of 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Train #28, the "Broadway Limited," as it departs the Station bound for Pittsburgh and points East. ("PrrFan18n" #1 of 1)
Photo Date:  9/22/1966  Upload Date: 6/7/2021 7:38:49 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:  272   Comments: 0


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