Tuesday, September 13, 2011

In Memoriam: Ed Allen

We regret to report the death of Ed Allen, a noted expert in the electric railway field and long-time friend of the Museum, who has died after a long illness at Cleveland. We have no information on any funeral arrangements; he will be buried in Wheaton next to his wife.

Ed worked in the Wheaton Shops of the CA&E, and was on duty the day passenger service was suddenly terminated. He was tasked with going to Forest Park to close up the station and return the cars stored there. He was later the chief mechanical officer for the Iowa Terminal RR, and then worked for the RTA in Cleveland, where he retired. I believe he is survived by two sons.

Any further information, or personal recollections of Ed Allen and his accomplishments would be welcome.

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