Fun Fact: Even after the discontinuation of the NSL in 1963, the CNW still used these tracks for freight service until 1995 when the CNW merged with UP and by 2004-2005 most of the tracks were ripped out which leads us to today.

@chicagolandrailroader

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing this up, since making the video I have found out about the C&NW Skokie subdivision. I'm working on a video about all the info I could dig up right now. Have a good one!

@maas1208

4 ай бұрын

​@@chicagolandrailroader I hope passenger service on the Former Skokie Valley can be restored whether it be by CTA or Metra that restores this.

I used to work for the Chicago & North Western Railway as an ultrasound rail test car operator back in the 1980s. Consequently, on occasion I tested these rails here for any defects or breaks as the C&NW would run heavy coal trains on this trackage. I recall it being 100-pound rail (10025-28). Some of the rail joint bond wires remained from the North Shore days which was a larger gauge no doubt to transmit the 600 volts from the overhead wire to ground. Also, at least back as late as 1989, if you looked under the bridge of the Edens Expressway where it crossed these tracks you could see two pan like structures that apparently were used to support the North Shore's overhead wire. Nice video of what remains of this former CNS&M and C&NW trackage. Thanks for sharing!

@chicagolandrailroader

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! The coal trains still run on the UP Milwaukee sub.

Look at what has happen to passenger train service. It is sad. The lost of the NorthShore line is still being felt 60 years later. Thank goodness the SouthShore line is still rolling and being improve.

@chicagolandrailroader

10 ай бұрын

Yes I ride the south shore all the time. They are thriving with all the new projects. Thanks for the visit!

so sad

If the North Shore Line only had the funding the South Shore Line has gotten it would be still running today and would look very much like the South Shore Line with single level cars like the South Shore's and would sound exactly the same.

@maas1208

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunantly the Mayor of Chicago during the demise of the North Shore line was Richard Daley who was pro-automobile politician... F**k Richard Daley

Where is the switch located

@chicagolandrailroader

Жыл бұрын

Off of sunset Ridge Rd In Northbrook

Captions are far and away too short on screen.

@chicagolandrailroader

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback

Great video! If we have a question regarding Chicagoland railroad history, is there an email we can contact you by?

@chicagolandrailroader

Ай бұрын

I am definitely not an expert on the topic! But you should check the Illinois railway museum's historical archives, they are available online.

Your narratives flash by WAY WAY too fast!!!!!!!!!!!

@chicagolandrailroader

4 ай бұрын

I've noticed this and have tried to rectify this mistake in more recent videos. I'm sorry if that was frustrating for you. Have a good day!