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This is a cross section of the BOP shop at South Works.
Date: 09/21/2009
This is a cross section of the BOP shop at South Works.
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I believe this was part of the EJ&E trucking within the mill to be competive against local trucking firms and less expensive than the railroad.
Date: 09/27/2009
I believe this was part of the EJ&E trucking within the mill to be competive against local trucking firms and less expensive than the railroad.
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A shot of the Kirk round house at dusk.
Date: 12/11/2008
A shot of the Kirk round house at dusk.
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650 heading down to the Lake front line, very cold!
Date: 09/27/2009
650 heading down to the Lake front line, very cold!
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The 452 stripped of components to become a slug.
Date: 09/27/2009
The 452 stripped of components to become a slug.
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My shot of the sisters together at kirk
Date: 09/27/2009
My shot of the sisters together at kirk
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Ex J engine used at Stockton Junction with old cranes.
Date: 02/01/2009
Ex J engine used at Stockton Junction with old cranes.
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Heading back to Kirk, can someone explain the sun shade?
Date: 09/27/2009
Heading back to Kirk, can someone explain the sun shade?
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Nice line up of power west bound at Matteson
Date: 12/08/2008
Nice line up of power west bound at Matteson
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More of the 4 switchers heading toward the CSX inter change.
Date: 09/27/2009
More of the 4 switchers heading toward the CSX inter change.
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South Works American Bridge beam mover near the North end of the plant. November of 1991
Date: 11/16/2009
South Works American Bridge beam mover near the North end of the plant. All of the following South Works photos were taken on November of 1991
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South Works mold stripper building and their narrow gage switching locomotives. Usually one hour before shift change the operator would call in that his engine was defective and he would get an early quit while the next shift loco repair crew would inspec
Date: 11/16/2009
South Works mold stripper building and their narrow gage switching locomotives. Usually one hour before shift change the operator would call in that his engine was defective and he would get an early quit while the next shift loco repair crew would inspect the unit.
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EJ&E yardmaster office and round house at South Works. Were looking East towards the blast furnace.
Date: 11/16/2009
EJ&E yardmaster office and round house at South Works. Were looking East towards the blast furnace.
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Same location now looking Northwest at fuel and sand stations.
Date: 11/16/2009
Same location now looking Northwest at the fueling and sanding station.
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EJ&E 310 waiting for next assignment at yard masters office South Works.
Date: 11/16/2009
EJ&E 310 waiting for next assignment at yard masters office South Works.
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South Works loco and general transportation repair shop located South of J round house.
Date: 11/16/2009
South Works loco and general transportation repair shop located South of J round house.
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South works loco and general transportation repair shop, notice USS SW1 221 and detrucked narrow gage loco. 221 was used at the BOP to switch bottle loads to the mixer and also switched cars at 4 electric.
Date: 11/16/2009
South Works loco and general transportation repair shop, notice USS SW1 221 (ex J unit) and detrucked narrow gage loco. 221 was used at the BOP to switch hot metal bottle loads to the mixer and also switched scrap cars at 4 electric furnace scrap yard.
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This dump truck was used to deliver raw materials such as hi and low carbon magnesium, chrome; etc at the BOP shop. We would load the material into small storage containers and store them via elevators near the furnace hoppers on the upper levels of the s
Date: 11/16/2009
This dump truck was used to deliver raw materials such as hi and low carbon magnesium, chrome; etc at the BOP shop. We would load the material into small storage containers and store them via elevators near the furnace hoppers on the upper levels of the shop.
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USS narrow gage locomotives. I think this unit was used for parts.
Date: 11/16/2009
USS narrow gage locomotives. I think this unit was used for parts.
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Another deralict vechicle used to make deliveries throughout the mill.
Date: 11/16/2009
Another deralict vechicle used to make deliveries throughout the mill.
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J flat car located near 82nd and Brandon ave just North of the milling rolls storage building.
Date: 11/16/2009
J flat car located near 82nd and Brandon ave just North of the milling rolls storage building.
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Kirk yard 12-1988, notice the older style railroad emblem on the fuel tank.
Date: 12/21/2009
Kirk yard 12-1988, notice the older style railroad emblem on the fuel tank.
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Kirk yard 12-1988 T5 showing some damage to side air tanks.
Date: 12/21/2009
Kirk yard 12-1988 T5 showing some damage to side air tanks.
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Kirk yard 12-1988 T5 showing some damage to side air tanks.
Date: 12/21/2009
Kirk yard 12-1988 T5 showing some damage to side air tanks.
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Kirk yard 12-1988 SD9 603 in dead line.
Date: 12/21/2009
Kirk yard 12-1988 SD9 603 in dead line.
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Kirk yard 12-1988 SD9 610, note the rusty sand tower.
Date: 12/21/2009
Kirk yard 12-1988 SD9 610, note the rusty sand tower.
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9/96 ex J GP38 703 is back at Kirk receiving an over haul by the round house crew.
Date: 12/22/2009
9/96 ex J GP38 703 is back at Kirk receiving an over haul by the round house crew.
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9/96 ex J GP38 703 is back at Kirk receiving an over haul by the round house crew.
Date: 12/22/2009
9/96 ex J GP38 703 is back at Kirk recieving an over haul by the round house crew.
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9/96 ex J GP38 703 is back at Kirk recieving an over haul by the round house crew.
Date: 12/22/2009
9/96 ex J GP38 703 is back at Kirk recieving an over haul by the round house crew.
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The J filming a scene for the movie "Home Alone 2", that was never used in the film. The location is on the South Chicago branch near 95th street. Xmas lights were added to the local homes plus a smoke machine and high power lighting.
Date: 03/05/2010
The J filming a scene for the movie "Home Alone 2", that was never used in the film. The location is on the South Chicago branch near 95th street. Xmas lights were added to the local homes plus a smoke machine and high power lighting.
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This car was located at the South end of the USS S.W. yard near 92nd street. I believe it was a J box car bout as you can see there are very few if any markings left on the car. Possibly some one who worked the transfer can provide additional information.
Date: 03/05/2010
This car was located at the South end of the USS S.W. yard near 92nd street. I believe it was a J box car but as you can see there are very few if any markings left on the car. Possibly some one who worked the transfer can provide additional information.
