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Viewing Album: Illinois Central Gulf
By:
Chuck Zeiler
Dates:
4/1/1964 - 12/31/1987
Album Info:
This album contains Illinois Central, Illinois Central Gulf, Chicago & Illinois Western photos.
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Title:
ICG GP10 8300
Description:
ICG GP10 8300, Paducah, Kentucky, June 25, 1986, photos by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1957 as IC GP9 9300 (c/n 23800) on EMD Order 5553, it was rebuilt in 1973 to ICG GP10 8300, later becoming PAL 8300.
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
4/21/2010 1:01:01 PM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8300(GP10)
Views:
489
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8314
Description:
ICG GP10 8314, westbound and running light for reasons I do not know, near Carol Stream, Illinois, July 22, 1983, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1954 as UP GP9B 188B (c/n 19264) on EMD Order 5321B, it was rebuilt at Paducah to GP10 8314 during 1977.
Photo Date:
7/22/1983
Upload Date:
6/12/2010 8:40:25 AM
Location:
Carol Stream, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8314(GP10)
Views:
484
Comments:
1
Title:
ICG GP10 8320
Description:
ICG GP10 8320, Chicago, Illinois, May, 1980, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1958 as IC GP9 9381 (c/n 25033) on EMD Order 5591, it was rebuilt at Paducah during 1977 to GP10 8320, later becoming PAL 8334.
Photo Date:
5/1/1980
Upload Date:
6/12/2010 9:16:12 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8320(GP10)
Views:
534
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8325
Description:
IC GP10 8325, Chicago, Illinois, September 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in February 1954 as UP GP9B 160B (c/n 19236) on EMD Order 5321B, it was retired by the UP during July 1976, sold to PNC during September 1976, sold to the ICG, rebuilt at Paducah, completed November 23, 1977 as GP10 8325.
Photo Date:
9/1/1979
Upload Date:
7/10/2010 1:30:55 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8325(GP10)
Views:
306
Comments:
1
Title:
ICG 8331
Description:
ICG GP10 8331, Gibson City, Illinois, July, 1986, photo by E. M. DeRouin, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built in January 1958 as IC GP9 9355 (c/n 23855) on EMD Order 5553, it was rebuilt at Paducah in 1977 to GP10 8331. It went to Gulf & Ohio March 24, 1994.
Photo Date:
12/31/1987
Upload Date:
6/14/2010 12:57:02 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
E. M. DeRouin
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8331(GP10)
Views:
338
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8337
Description:
ICG GP10 8337, Chicago, Illinois, March 23, 1983, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1957 as IC GP9 9337 (c/n 23837) on EMD Order 5553, it was rebuilt at Paducah during 1974 to GP10 8337, later becoming Elk River Coal #1.
Photo Date:
3/23/1983
Upload Date:
6/27/2010 11:07:16 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Winter
Locomotives:
ICG 8337(GP10)
ICG 8375(GP10)
Views:
637
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8346
Description:
ICG GP-10 8346, around 55th Street, Chicago, Illinois, June 1978, photo by Chuck Zeiler
Photo Date:
6/1/1978
Upload Date:
9/20/2010 2:15:30 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8346(GP10)
ICG 7736(GP8)
ICG 8097(GP10)
Views:
521
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8346
Description:
ICG GP10 8346, near 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, September 1979, photos by Chuck Zeiler. Built in May 1954 as IC GP9 9042 (c/n 19377) on EMD Order 5341, it was rebuilt at Paducah during 1974 to GP10 8346.
Photo Date:
9/1/1979
Upload Date:
7/10/2010 1:59:49 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Action
Locomotives:
ICG 8346(GP10)
ICG 2542(GP35)
Views:
814
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8346
Description:
ICG GP10 8346 near 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, October 1979, photos by Chuck Zeiler. In the background is the former AT&SF passenger shops and coach yard, later used briefly by Amtrak.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
1/29/2011 12:31:29 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
ICG 8346(GP10)
Views:
459
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8346
Description:
ICG GP10 8346, near 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, October 1979, photos by Chuck Zeiler. This is a northbound train that has just past through Fort Wayne Junction (aka Alton Junction), is rolling by the former AT&SF coach yard, and will climb up to the Saint Charles Air Line. It will proceed east to the former IC Electric Division where it will turn into a southbound train for the final leg of the journey to Markham Yard on Chicago's South Side.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
7/30/2010 9:16:15 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8346(GP10)
ICG 8311(GP10)
Views:
762
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8375
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad GP10 8375 and 8337 in Chicago, Illinois on March 23, 1983, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Number 8375 was built in December 1958 as IC GP9 9375 ( c/n 25027 ) on EMD Order 5591, rebuilt at Paducah during 1974 to GP10 8375, later becoming NOLR 8375, then SCRF 75.
Photo Date:
3/23/1983
Upload Date:
8/2/2010 12:31:41 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Winter
Locomotives:
ICG 8375(GP10)
ICG 8337(GP10)
Views:
450
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8375
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad GP10 8375 and 8337 in Chicago, Illinois on March 23, 1983, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Number 8375 was built in December 1958 as IC GP9 9375 ( c/n 25027 ) on EMD Order 5591, rebuilt at Paducah during 1974 to GP10 8375, later becoming NOLR 8375, then SCRF 75.
Photo Date:
3/23/1983
Upload Date:
11/2/2015 2:45:39 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
ICG 8375(GP10)
ICG 8337(GP10)
Views:
604
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP10 8397
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf GP10 8397 at Paducah, Kentucky on June 25, 1986, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Number 8397 was built in January 1957 as IC GP9 9203 (c/n 22326) on EMD Order 5517, was rebuilt during 1976 at Paducah to GP10 8397, later becoming USAX 4604.
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
7/29/2010 2:47:55 PM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8397(GP10)
Views:
346
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP11 8711
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf GP11 8711 at Paducah, Kentucky on June 25, 1986, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Number 8711 was built in January 1957 as IC GP9 9253 (c/n 22318) on EMD Order 5480, was rebuilt at Paducah during 1979 to GP11 8711. Note the stylized GP11 model plate just forward of the battery box.
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
8/3/2010 12:06:56 PM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8711(GP11)
Views:
599
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP11 plate on 8711
Description:
Cropped detail of ICG GP11 model plate on number 8711, Paducah, Kentucky, June 25, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
8/3/2010 12:18:16 PM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
ICG 8711(GP11)
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP11 8720
Description:
ICG GP11 8720, near Kankakee, Illinois, July 29, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in June 1963 as IC GP18 9423 (c/n 28286) on EMD Order 5651, it was rebuilt at Paducah during 1979 to GP11 8720, becoming CAGY 8720 around February 15, 2001.
Photo Date:
7/29/1986
Upload Date:
8/4/2010 12:37:27 PM
Location:
Kankakee, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8720(GP11)
Views:
628
Comments:
1
Title:
ICG GP11 8750
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf GP11 8750 at Ripley, Mississippi on April 3, 1984, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1958 as IC GP9 9380 (c/n 25032) on EMD Order 5591, it was rebuilt at Paducah during 1980 to ICG GP11 8750.
Photo Date:
4/3/1984
Upload Date:
6/24/2010 11:12:21 AM
Location:
Ripley, MS
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8750(GP11)
Views:
822
Comments:
1
Title:
ICG GP11 8750
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf GP11 8750 at Ripley, Mississippi on April 3, 1984, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler
Photo Date:
4/3/1984
Upload Date:
8/6/2010 12:33:11 PM
Location:
Ripley, MS
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 8750(GP11)
Views:
533
Comments:
2
Title:
IC GP7 8950
Description:
Illinois Central GP7 8950 at Amboy, Illinois on December 28, 1963, photograph by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1950 (c/n 12257) on EMD Order 5056 (the only locomotive on that order), it was rebuilt to GP8 7950 August 10, 1972, went to Precision National during January 1984.
Photo Date:
12/28/1963
Upload Date:
4/14/2010 10:55:37 AM
Location:
Amboy, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 8950(GP7)
Views:
1029
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9045
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9045 westbound at the setout track with the AE&FR (Aurora Elgin & Fox River) at Coleman (South Elgin) Illinois on May 1, 1966, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in May 1954 as IC passenger GP9 9045 (c/n 19380) on EMD Order 5341, it was rebuilt during October 1970 to GP10 8045. It is seen here on the Iowa Division, this particular piece of track MAY still be called the Saint Charles Air Line, as Saint Charles, Illinois, is located just a couple of miles south of this location. It has crossed the Fox River, and the track leading to the right was generally used to deliver coal to the AE&FR, to be forwarded to the state hospital in South Elgin. By this date, the AE&FR also became a museum, collecting various pieces of traction rolling stock. Note there are a couple of railfans in the photo on either side of the small building just to the right of the train before the switch.
Photo Date:
5/1/1966
Upload Date:
4/21/2010 12:05:51 PM
Location:
Coleman, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9045(GP9)
Views:
685
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9051
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9051 at Hawthorne Yard in Cicero, Illinois on October 22, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1954 (c/n 19771) on EMD Order 5359, it was rebuilt to GP10 8051 during November 1971, later becoming MSRC 1077.
Photo Date:
10/22/1965
Upload Date:
4/21/2010 12:38:11 PM
Location:
Cicero, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9051(GP9)
Views:
617
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9094
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9094 and GP7 8950 parked at Amboy, Illinois on December 28, 1963, photograph by Chuck Zeiler. Number 9094 was built in March 1955 (c/n 20173) on EMD Order 5378, it was rebuilt during April 1972 to GP10 8094, later becoming MSRC 1046. Number 8950 was built in November 1950 (c/n 12257) on EMD Order 5056 (the only locomotive on that order), it was rebuilt to GP8 7950 August 10, 1972, went to Precision National during January 1984.
Photo Date:
12/28/1963
Upload Date:
4/30/2010 9:42:59 AM
Location:
Amboy, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9094(GP9)
IC 8950(GP7)
Views:
978
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9094
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9094 at Amboy, Illinois on December 28, 1963, photograph by Chuck Zeiler. Built in March 1955 (c/n 20173) on EMD Order 5378, it was rebuilt during April 1972 to GP10 8094, later becoming MSRC 1046.
Photo Date:
12/28/1963
Upload Date:
4/13/2010 1:11:28 PM
Location:
Amboy, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9094(GP9)
IC 8950(GP7)
Views:
750
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9094
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9094 laying over in Amboy, Illinois on December 28, 1963, photograph by Chuck Zeiler. Built in March 1955 (c/n 20173) on EMD Order 5378, it was rebuilt during April 1972 to GP10 8094, later becoming MSRC 1046.
Photo Date:
12/28/1963
Upload Date:
7/5/2010 7:57:42 PM
Location:
Amboy, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
IC 9094(GP9)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9153
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9153 at Homewood, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. What can only be described as "rode hard and put away wet", locomotive 9153 is looking pretty sad. Built in January 1956 (c/n 20791) on EMD Order 5409, this GP9 was never rebuilt and was scrapped in January 1984. Note the visors on the class lights.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
4/15/2010 11:16:00 AM
Location:
Homewood, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9153(GP9)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP9 9342
Description:
Illinois Central GP9 9342 at Pekin, Illinois on an unknown day in September 1980, Kodachrome by Edward M. DeRouin, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built in December 1957 (c/n 23842) on EMD Order 5553, it apparently was one of the few IC GP9's not rebuilt but retired instead.
Photo Date:
9/1/1980
Upload Date:
4/28/2010 11:37:50 AM
Location:
Pekin, IL
Author:
Edward M. DeRouin
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9342(GP9)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP18 9403
Description:
Illinois Central GP18 9403 at Paducah, Kentucky on June 25, 1986, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in March 1960 (c/n 25755) on EMD Order 5614, it is seen here at the ICG's Paducah Shops which, at the time of this photo, were shut down. This locomotive was sold to VMV (who took over the shops) for parts.
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
4/15/2010 11:45:33 AM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9403(GP18)
Views:
858
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 9423
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (still in IC paint) 9423 at Covington, Tennessee on April 6, 1984, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. IC 9400 - 9449 were 30'5" steel caboose with wide vision cupola, extended porches, riveted body and PS roof built in 1972 at Centralia, Illinois. Some, but not all, were renumbered to ICG 199400-199449.
Photo Date:
4/6/1984
Upload Date:
1/29/2011 10:53:37 AM
Location:
Covington, TN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
424
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP28 9438
Description:
Illinois Central Railroad GP28 9438 at Markham, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1964 (c/n 28946) on EMD Order 5659, it became CC 9438.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
5/8/2010 11:18:38 AM
Location:
Markham, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9438(GP28)
Views:
1450
Comments:
0
Title:
IC GP28 9438
Description:
Illinois Central Railroad GP28 9438 at Markham, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1964 (c/n 28946) on EMD Order 5659, it became CC 9438.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
4/10/2010 12:06:39 PM
Location:
Markham, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9438(GP28)
Views:
709
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG SD28 9451
Description:
ICG SD28 9451, Covington, Tennessee, July 19, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in September 1965 as CAGY 702 (c/n 30705) on EMD Order 5693, it became ICG 9451, was wrecked September 29, 1989, and was sold to NRE August 17, 1992. Only six domestic units were built, and here's what Wikipedia has to say: An EMD SD28 is a 6-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1965 and September 1965. Power was provided by an EMD 567D1 16-cylinder engine which generated 1800 horsepower (1.3 MW). This locomotive was basically a non-turbocharged version of the EMD SD35. 6 examples of this locomotive model were built for American railroads. A further six of a passenger variant, type SDP28, were built for export to Korea in 1966.
Photo Date:
7/19/1986
Upload Date:
4/12/2010 9:55:47 AM
Location:
Covington, TN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9451(SD28)
ICG 2257(GP30)
Views:
1703
Comments:
1
Title:
IC GP38AC 9518
Description:
IC GP38AC 9518 approaching Alton Junction, Chicago, Illinois, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 9518 was built in February 1970 (c/n 35683) on EMD Order 5747, returned to lessor (Helm) in 1985, became MKT 342, then UP 1998 on November 26, 1990, retired by the UP May 25, 2000, went back to Helm becoming HLCX 3683, sold to Progress Rail in April 2007.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
8/26/2010 2:22:09 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
IC 9518(GP38AC)
ICG 8397(GP10)
Views:
845
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP38 9538
Description:
ICG GP38 9538, Gibson City, Illinois, July 1986, photo by Edward M. DeRouin, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built in August 1969 as GM&O 719 (c/n 35182) on EMD Order 7185, it became ICG 9538, one source states that it was wrecked (fire) and retired, then sold for scrap to NIMX.
Photo Date:
7/1/1986
Upload Date:
8/27/2010 1:50:23 PM
Location:
Gibson City, IL
Author:
Edward M. DeRouin
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9538(GP38)
Views:
600
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9568
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9568, Chicago, Illinois, September 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in April 1972 as GM&O GP38-2 748 (c/n 7351-9) it became ICG 9568 and later IC 9568. It is seen passing through Alton Junction. The pile of rails and ties is what was left after the last connection to Dearborn Street Station was removed. The pile is on top of the former GM&O leads to Union Station. Those rails will be restored.
Photo Date:
9/1/1979
Upload Date:
6/19/2010 2:29:44 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9568(GP38-2)
Views:
1197
Comments:
1
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9601
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9601 at Fort Wayne Junction (aka Alton Junction), near 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, September 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1974 (c/n 74646-2), it was named "P.G.T. Beauregard". Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard (May 28, 1818 - February 20, 1893) was a Louisiana-born American military officer, politician, inventor, writer, civil servant, and the first prominent general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Today he is commonly referred to as P.G.T. Beauregard. During the war years, he rarely used his first name and signed correspondence as G.T. Beauregard. He was the president of the New Orleans Jackson & Mississippi Railroad from 1865 to 1870. While president of the New Orleans and Carrollton Street Railway (1866-1876), he invented a system of cable-powered street railway cars.
Photo Date:
9/1/1979
Upload Date:
7/31/2010 3:45:12 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9601(GP38-2)
Views:
452
Comments:
1
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9605
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9605, Covington, Tennessee, July 19, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1974 (c/n 74646-6), it was named "Ambrose E. Burnside". Ambrose Everett Burnside (May 23, 1824 September 13, 1881) was an American soldier, railroad executive, inventor, industrialist, and politician from Rhode Island, serving as governor and a U.S. Senator. His distinctive style of facial hair is now known as sideburns, derived from his last name. In 1853, he devoted his time and energy to the manufacture of the famous rifle that bears his name, the Burnside carbine. The destruction by fire of his factory contributed to his financial ruin, and he was forced to assign his firearm patents to others. He went west in search of employment and became treasurer of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Photo Date:
7/19/1986
Upload Date:
8/6/2010 1:05:27 PM
Location:
Covington, TN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9605(GP38-2)
Views:
406
Comments:
2
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9605
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9605, Covington, Tennessee, July 19, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in November 1974 (c/n 74646-6), it was named "Ambrose E. Burnside". The following is compiled from Wikipedia and Google info: Ambrose Everett Burnside (May 23, 1824 September 13, 1881) was once a treasurer of the Illinois Central Railroad (roughly around 1858). At the outbreak of the Civil War, Burnside was a Union brigadier general in the Rhode Island Militia. As the two armies faced the stalemate of trench warfare at Petersburg (Virginia) in July 1864, Burnside agreed to a plan suggested by a regiment of Pennsylvania coal miners in his corps: dig a mine under a fort in the Confederate entrenchments and ignite explosives there to achieve a surprise breakthrough. The fort was destroyed on July 30 in what is known as the Battle of the Crater. Because of interference from Maj. Gen. George G. Meade (whom Burnside outranked, but was under Meade's command), Burnside was ordered, only hours before the infantry attack, not to use his division of black troops, which had been specially trained for this mission. He was forced to use untrained white troops instead. He could not decide which division to choose as a replacement, so he had his three subordinate commanders draw lots. The division chosen by chance was that commanded by Brig. Gen. James H. Ledlie, who failed to brief the men on what was expected of them and was reported during the battle to be drunk well behind the lines, providing no leadership. Ledlie's men entered the huge crater instead of going around it, becoming trapped, and were subjected to murderous fire from Confederates around the rim, resulting in high casualties. Burnside was relieved of command on August 14 and sent on leave by Grant; Meade never recalled him to duty. A court of inquiry later placed the blame for the Crater fiasco on Burnside and his subordinates. In December, Burnside met with President Lincoln and General Grant about his future. He was contemplating resignation, but Lincoln and Grant requested that he remain in the Army. At the end of the interview, Burnside wrote, "I was not informed of any duty upon which I am to be placed." He finally resigned his commission on April 15, 1865. After his resignation, Burnside was employed in numerous railroad and industrial directorships, including the presidencies of the Cincinnati and Martinsville Railroad, the Indianapolis and Vincennes Railroad, the Cairo and Vincennes Railroad, and the Rhode Island Locomotive Works. He was elected to three one-year terms as Governor of Rhode Island (May 1866 to May 1869). He was commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans' association from 1871 to 1872. At its inception in 1871, the National Rifle Association chose him as its first president.
Photo Date:
7/19/1986
Upload Date:
8/10/2010 1:58:31 PM
Location:
Covington, TN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Station
Locomotives:
ICG 9605(GP38-2)
Views:
435
Comments:
0
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9614
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9614, Chicago, Illinois, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1974 (c/n 74646-15) , this locomotive was named "Henry S. McComb". In 1872 Colonel Henry Simpson McComb, a Director on the Union Pacific Railroad and also the President of the New Orleans Jackson and Great Northern Railroad (later absorbed by the IC) decided, for moral reasons, to move the locomotive and car maintenance shops to a location outside of New Orleans. Land was purchased in Pike County and building lots in the city were offered at low prices to employees with families. Not being a drinking man, Colonel McComb wanted to remove his men from the dreadful influences of the New Orleans saloons. It was later stipulated in the McComb City charter that there would be no alcoholic beverages sold within the city limits. News about the brand-new city even reached as far north as New York City when an article was published in the newspapers to advertise for jobs. In the new town, almost every family was involved with the railroad in some way. There is more to the story of Colonel McComb. The Credit Mobilier of America (CMA), incorporated by the Pennsylvania legislature on March 26, 1864, was a firm designed to enhance profits from federal funding of the transcontinental railroad, partially through bribes to federal officeholders. The second section of track, totaling 267 miles, began construction in 1867. United States Representative Oakes Ames (who also held the position of Director on the Union Pacific Railroad) became president of CMA and oversaw the project. During his oversight, CMA began the process of wooing members of Congress. When Congress assembled in December 1867, Ames and a CMA official, the eccentric George F. Train (ironic name!), travelled to Washington DC to offer shares in CMA at reduced value as a means of enticing them into investing. This first offer appeared to be legitimate, unlike future such offers. By encouraging investment by members of Congress, Ames and Train hoped to increase their willingness to vote for needed legislation (particularly voting to pay CMA for its trackwork at a higher rate than originally agreed upon). One means of retaining his tie to members of Congress was to issue stock in the corporation to members of Congress without their knowledge. Ames then held the profit in trust for the member of Congress until needed in the future, which came sooner than he had anticipated, when Representative Washburn of Wisconsin introduced a bill to regulate rail rates. In order to defeat the measure, Ames entered into the first agreements clearly falling into the realm of bribery. In one such transaction, a bribed Congressman from the South promised to "take care of the Democratic side of the aisle". By the end of 1867, CMA billed the U.S. Government $57.1 million for work costing the corporation $27.3 million. News of the scandal broke two months before the Presidential Election of 1872. McComb had a disagreement with Ames and delivered documents to leading newspapers. Though members of Congress on both sides of the aisle were implicated, the Democratic newspapers took up the issue as a means of undermining President Grant's re-election effort. The New York Sun in particular carried stories of how Ames had skimmed off profits for his friends in Congress. The stolen profits represented staggering numbers for 1872, including $19 million from the last leg of the transcontinental railroad. One of the elected officials implicated in the scandal was then U.S. Representative from Ohio (1863-80) James A. Garfield, who went on to become (you guessed it) the President of the United States.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
7/27/2010 2:49:03 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9614(GP38-2)
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456
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Title:
ICG GP38-2 9615
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9615, near 22nd Street approaching Alton Junction, Chicago, Illinois, March 1980, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 9615 was built in December 1974(c/n 74646-16) and named John A. Logan, a Union General during the Civil War, later a US Representative and Senator. Note that this locomotive has developed a leak.
Photo Date:
3/1/1980
Upload Date:
8/29/2010 10:43:53 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9615(GP38-2)
SP 9193(SD45T-2)
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1340
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Title:
ICG GP38-2 9615
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9615, Corinth, Mssissippi. April 3, 1984, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in December 1974 (c/n 74646-16), one of 40 GP38-2's built as the first new locomotives for the ICG. The GP38-2's were named for prominent historical figures, and this one was named John A. Logan. As far as I can tell, John Alexander Logan was a Colonel in the Union Army during the US Civil War, known by the nickname "Black Jack". During the Siege of Corinth, Logan commanded first a brigade and then the 1st Division of the Army of Tennessee. In the spring of 1863, he was promoted to the rank of Major General. After the war he was a US Representative and later a Senator from Illinois. Closer to home, my understanding is that Logan Square in Chicago was named after him, and I lived there for ten years, giving me the opportunity to snap some of the photos I've posted on this web site.
Photo Date:
5/3/1984
Upload Date:
6/28/2010 6:32:34 PM
Location:
Corinth, MS
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9615(GP38-2)
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573
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1
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9616
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9616 at Alton Junction near 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 9616 was named "John J. Pelley" who was one of the presidents of the Association of American Railroads. It is seen here passing through Alton Junction heading towards Joliet on the former GM&O. The switches and diamonds leading to Dearborn Station have been removed and fresh ballast has been dumped on the new trackwork.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
5/20/2010 10:31:55 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9616(GP38-2)
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612
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1
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9616
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9616, near 22nd St., Chicago, Illinois, November 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 9616 was built in December 1974 (c/n 74646-17). It has an unusual enclosure on the roof by the exhaust stacks. This train is coming down off the Saint Charles Air Line and is about to pass Alton Junction and will enter ex-GM&O tracks. There are four GP38-2's, 9616, 9601, 9603, unknown, and an unknown GP10.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
5/7/2010 12:57:47 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9616(GP38-2)
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1064
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1
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9625
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9625, on the wye at Paducah, Kentucky, June 25, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1974 (c/n 74646-26) it eventually became IC 9625, was rebuilt and repainted to CN colors by NRE, Capreol, Ontario, Canada between May 2007-August 2008. It was named RICHARD COBDEN. Who the heck was he? I looked him up, and here's what I got: The Illinois Central Railroad is responsible for the development of Cobden, Illinois. When the town was laid out in 1857, it was called South Pass, but during the next year Sir Richard Cobden, an English statesman who was a stockholder in the railroad, visited the United States and spent some time riding the rails. His enthusiasm for the locale of South Pass and the warmth of the people he found there were so great that the local residents agreed to change the name of the town to Cobden. Cobden developed into a spectacular fruit and vegetable distribution center. Several box and crate factories were built to provide shipping cartons for the great quantities of produce. Nearly from its beginning, Cobden shipped thousands of dollars worth of fruit and vegetables to northern markets. The Peoples Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association constructed a large market in 1934. Although the quantity and variety of fruits and vegetables are much less in the Cobden area today, peaches and apples are plentiful in season. An annual Peach Festival, complete with the coronation of a queen, is held during August. The Cobden museum on the main street contains much memorabilia of Union County.
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
6/25/2010 1:53:16 PM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9625(GP38-2)
Views:
406
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1
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9625
Description:
ICG GP38-2 9625 at Paducah, Kentucky, June 25, 1986, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in December 1974 (c/n 74646-26) it eventually became IC 9625, was rebuilt and repainted to CN colors by NRE, Capreol, Ontario, Canada between May 2007-August 2008. It was named RICHARD COBDEN.
Photo Date:
6/25/1986
Upload Date:
8/29/2010 6:53:06 PM
Location:
Paducah, KY
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
ICG 9625(GP38-2)
Views:
261
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0
Title:
ICG GP38-2 9639
Description:
ICG GP38-2, 9639, Chicago, Illinois, March 1980, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 9639 was built in December 1974 (c/n 74646-40) and named "Wayne A. Johnston, who was president of Illinois Central Railroad from 1945 to 1966. When he stepped down from the presidency of the railroad, he was named Chairman of the Board for IC, a position he held for a year. In 1967, he was also named president of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, of which he had been a member since 1950. In 1949, Johnston served as the Treasurer for the Chicago Railroad Fair. Illinois Central's Johnston Yards in Memphis, Tennessee was named after him. The bridge in the background passes over an unnamed fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River, nicknamed Bubbly Creek. Gases bubbling out of the riverbed from the decomposition of blood and entrails dumped into the river by the local stockyards in the early 20th century gave the creek its name.
Photo Date:
3/1/1980
Upload Date:
7/25/2010 11:36:15 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Bridge
Locomotives:
ICG 9639(GP38-2)
Views:
601
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0
Title:
IC 59062
Description:
Illinois Central Railroad 59062 on the BN at Cicero, Illinois on an unknown day in April 1981, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car is stenciled: BULK SUGAR and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO C.M.S.T.P.& P.R.R. AURORA MINN.
Photo Date:
4/1/1981
Upload Date:
10/8/2014 1:28:26 PM
Location:
Cicero, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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234
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0
Title:
IC 85541
Description:
Illinois Central 85541 at Rockford, Illinois on June 24, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled: SERVICE WITH SAFETY .
Photo Date:
6/24/1982
Upload Date:
6/22/2017 12:37:00 PM
Location:
Rockford, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
311
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0
Title:
IC 96210
Description:
Illinois Central 96210 on the C&NW at North Avenue in Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1978, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
10/1/1978
Upload Date:
11/24/2017 4:03:25 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
183
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0
Title:
ICG 101685
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad 101685 at Rockford, Illinois on June 24, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This car was stenciled MWB indicating it was assigned to maintenance service.
Photo Date:
6/24/1982
Upload Date:
6/22/2017 3:50:48 PM
Location:
Rockford, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
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RollingStock
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117
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0
Title:
ICG 101823
Description:
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad 101823 at Memphis, Tennessee on November 20, 1988, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
11/20/1988
Upload Date:
11/24/2017 7:57:00 PM
Location:
Memphis, TN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
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RollingStock
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Views:
168
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0
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