Monday, March 1, 2010

Johnson Collection - Cars 309 and 310


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These two cars were ordered in May 1907 from the Hicks Locomotive and Car Works and delivered in October. For further details consult my History of the 309. They were equipped at Wheaton and entered service early in 1908.

309















(R) At Rt. 53 c. 1947










(R) 309-310 fan trip on May 19, 1957, at Glen Oak







Interior view near the end of service, in the red and gray exterior scheme.







310










Two views of a single-car fan trip on the Cook County branch. (L) Near the quarry; (R) just south of the IC underpass.

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