Thursday, January 1, 2009

Individual Car Histories

All of these cars are in the IRM collection.

Chicago Aurora and Elgin:

Car 308 Interurban coach built 1906 by Niles; operates regularly

Car 309 Interurban coach built 1907 by Hicks; operates regularly

Car 321 Interurban coach built 1914 by Jewett; on display

See also the CA&E Photo Album

Illinois Terminal:

Car 277 Interurban combine built 1913 by St. Louis; being restored

Car 518 Interurban trailer built 1911 by St. Louis; on display, operated occasionally

See also the IT Photo Album

Indiana Railroad:

Car 205 Suburban car built 1927 by Kuhlman; now undergoing cosmetic restoration