Central Illinois Train Depots
Central Illinois Train Depots

Author: Thomas Dyrek

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467106054

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From the mid-1800s to the early 1960s, the most integral place for Central Illinois communities was the train depot. These buildings, home to wooden benches, telegraph equipment, and old train schedules hanging on the wall, were the gateway to the rest of the world. One could catch a train to almost anywhere in the United States back in the day, but during the postwar years of America, the railroad depot faded into history. Decreased train ridership due to the increasing popularity of air travel and automobiles led to thousands of these once-important buildings closing and later being burned or torn down. From larger union depots in cities like Bloomington and Peoria to smaller isolated stops, Central Illinois Train Depots tells the story of buildings that once played vital roles in the development of communities throughout Central Illinois.

Illinois Central Railroad: Wrecks, Derailments, and Floods
Illinois Central Railroad: Wrecks, Derailments, and Floods

Author: Clifford J. Downey

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467115991

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With roots dating back to 1851, the Illinois Central Railroad (IC) transported millions of passengers and countless tons of freight. Most trips were completed without incident. However, there were occasional mishaps, including derailments and collisions with other trains or highway vehicles. Most accidents were minor, while others made the national news, such as the October 30, 1972, collision of two commuter trains in Chicago that killed 45 passengers. The IC frequently had to deal with flooding, for the railroad ran in close proximity to several major rivers. In January and February 1937, much of the southern half of the railroad was shut down because of flooding on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. This book depicts many of the accidents that have taken place along the Illinois Central through the years. The photographs are drawn from numerous sources, including the railroad's own photographers, amateur photographers, and photography studios.

Railroad Depots of Central Ohio
Railroad Depots of Central Ohio

Author: Mark J. Camp

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738561745

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By the mid-1850s, the railroad craze had hit central Ohio. Pioneer railroads that were to evolve into portions of the Baltimore and Ohio, New York Central, and Pennsylvania Railroads connected the state capital, Columbus, with the canals, Lake Erie, and the Ohio River. The region was crisscrossed by numerous other lines by 1880; Columbus became the main hub while other railroad centers included Circleville, Delaware, Mansfield, Mount Vernon, Newark, and Zanesville. Hundreds of depots were built throughout central Ohio to serve railroad passengers and to handle baggage, mail, and freight. Depots became the center of commerce and activity at communities--big and small. With the discontinuance of passenger trains across the Buckeye State, many depots disappeared from trackside--many simply demolished, others relocated for non-railroad uses. Railroad Depots of Central Ohio offers a pictorial history of selected depots, centering around Columbus and Franklin County, using old postcards and vintage photographs.

Origin of the Names of Stations on the Line of the Illinois Central Railroad Co
Origin of the Names of Stations on the Line of the Illinois Central Railroad Co

Author: William K Ackerman

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019950449

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The origins of place names are often shrouded in mystery, and the stations along the Illinois Central Railroad are no exception. In this book, Lawrence J. Gutter and William K. Ackerman provide a comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of the station names along the route, drawing on a wide range of historical and linguistic sources. With informative descriptions and lively anecdotes, this work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of rail travel or the rich linguistic heritage of the American Midwest. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.