This is the second time I have had to delete a message like 2673. Please use common sense and do not open anything that may look toxic or suspicious. I was...
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Milton Lemke
lemkejr@att.net
Aug 20, 2012 9:05 pm
 I saw that on Google Earth. Is this railroad still active? ... From: Robert Leffingwell <boilerbob7@...> Subject: Re: [thegreatthirdrail] The...
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Robert Leffingwell
boilerbob7
Aug 20, 2012 6:11 pm
According to the maps in Carstens "Steam Powered Videos", it's a CB&Q branch from Aurora to Geneva which connected to the C&NW just west of Geneva. On Google...
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Mike Schmidt
mikes5785
Aug 20, 2012 2:02 pm
The Bridge was torn out a couple of years ago during the rebuilding/widening of I-88 Mike...
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bikertrash_999
Aug 20, 2012 1:50 pm
A couple of links to pictures will prove interesting: http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/nsdihome/webdocs/ilhap/county/data/kane/flight10/0bwu05005.jpg - Here is an...
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Milton Lemke
lemkejr@att.net
Aug 20, 2012 1:17 pm
I think these tracks might be part of the railroad (the CNW) that ran NS, as most everyone has said. Furthermore there is a bridge over I88 in North Aurora...
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T.U. Leaton
thosleaton
Aug 20, 2012 4:41 am
That is correct. The CA&E and AE&FR trackage in St.Charles was all street car track, no private ROW. The C&NW spur North from Geneva ran along Rt. 31 and...
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Master Bear
f40ph
Aug 19, 2012 10:43 pm
I just looked at my book, "The Great Third Rail" published by the CERA from way back when and found some maps in it to clarify the trackage in question. The...
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dashund_2000
Aug 19, 2012 10:19 pm
The track in question is just off Rt. 31& Prairie St. on the West side of the Fox River. I still believe it belonged to the A.E.&C RR. Jerry Hund...
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themats
themats...
Aug 18, 2012 11:21 pm
Jerry, If it's the track I'm thinking of, it's not AE&C, it's C&NW. I've got an album on Flickr here: ...
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Milton Lemke
lemkejr@att.net
Aug 18, 2012 8:12 pm
I think it's just right on higway 25. ... From: T.U. Leaton <tomleaton@...> Subject: RE: [thegreatthirdrail] A.E.&C Track found in St. Charles To:...
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T.U. Leaton
thosleaton
Aug 18, 2012 6:54 pm
Where in St. Charles is that? Sent from my Nokia phone ... From: dashund_2000 Sent: 8/18/2012 6:29:27 PM To: thegreatthirdrail@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
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Mike Clancy
mi0ke
Aug 18, 2012 6:42 pm
There also is a small portion (although paved over) in Wheaton just north of Roosevelt Rd. ________________________________ From: dashund_2000...
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David Sadowski
davidsadowski
Aug 18, 2012 6:33 pm
... Photos?...
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dashund_2000
Aug 18, 2012 6:29 pm
Is anyone aware that there is about 50 yards of A.E.&C. track in pristine condition still present in St. Charles? Hint,it sits in front of a bike store....
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gardnerdavid1210
gardnerdavid...
Aug 16, 2012 6:54 pm
I am a new member and i certainly hope i can bring something to the group. I remember riding the CA&E RR beginning in 1946 ,begging my mother to get the seat...
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rhicks308
Aug 12, 2012 1:34 am
I'm starting to make some repro signs for the wood cars, as shown here: http://hickscarworks.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-ca-signs.html If anybody has any...
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nsl757
Aug 9, 2012 7:57 pm
Hello Group, Models are for sale but I am willing to trade for O scale models. This is another list of Models for sale and I would like to thank everyone that...
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greatthirdrail_org
greatthirdra...
Aug 6, 2012 10:50 pm
A quick look through my timetables shows that Geneva Junction reverted back to being called Pleasant Hill for a time. It was around until at least 1942. No...
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Charles Happel
cghappel2001
Aug 5, 2012 9:46 pm
If I am not mistaken, you answered your own question. When I became familiar with the area, about 1960, things had changed. Chuck Happel If good things come...
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Milton Lemke
lemkejr@att.net
Aug 4, 2012 1:00 pm
Now as my memory serves me I do recall, I think, this small (black) shed(?) had tools in it. But why would the CA&E leave tools out in the middle of no...
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T.U. Leaton
thosleaton
Aug 3, 2012 11:50 pm
I can't help with the mystery, but most wood shelters were gray and red after the 'forties, I believe. Tom To: thegreatthirdrail@yahoogroups.com From:...
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Charles Happel
cghappel2001
Aug 3, 2012 9:57 pm
It seems that shelter might be the remnants of Generva Junction, although I do not recall any platform remnants. What time frame are we talking about? Chuck...
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Milton Lemke
lemkejr@att.net
Aug 3, 2012 8:29 pm
Then what was that black small shelter like building that sat on the northwest corner of Pleasant Hill Road, and the tracks? ... From: George...
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George
gfoelschow
Aug 3, 2012 5:28 pm
... I checked the maps in CERA B-105. There was a flag stop at Geneva Junction with several sidings while the Geneva branch was in existence. After the Geneva...
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Jerry Hund
dashund_2000
Aug 3, 2012 3:57 pm
The only contact information I have is that the modelers work on Tuesday's....
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Milton Lemke
lemkejr@att.net
Aug 3, 2012 12:38 pm
I disagree. I think there was a stop at Pleasant Hill Road. I grew up in that area and as I recall there was a small black shed placed in position where a...
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Charles Happel
cghappel2001
Aug 3, 2012 11:41 am
There never was a stop at Pleasant Hill. Jewell Road was very close to it, however. Chuck Happel If good things come to those who wait, then why is...
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Jonathan Stevens
jonathan.e.s...
Aug 3, 2012 1:59 am
Would be interested in visiting. Could you send contact information for the group doing this work? One more thing, was there ever a CA&E stop on Pleasant Hill...
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dashund_2000
Aug 3, 2012 1:07 am
Several weeks ago I stoped by the former CA&E Prince Crossing Station. The train modelers inside gave me a nice tour. I am happy to report that this station...
