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David J. Lieder, 2023. Softcover. New. Softcover, 302 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., B&W and Color images, maps and diagrams, locomotive rosters. The author has produced another excellent title on Chicago area railroads. This is not a picture book even though there are many pictures included. This is a history book with illustrations. Contents: Introduction, Acknowledgements The Chicago & Southern Railroad, pp. 1-12, The Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad, pp. 13-30, The Chicago & Western Indiana Belt Line, pp. 31-48, The Chicago & Western Indiana Depot, pp. 49-64, Santa Fe and Stickney, pp. 65-80, C&WI Improvements, pp. 81-96, Track Elevation Plans, pp. 97-110, Clearing Yard, pp. 111-128, Track Elevation Begins, pp. 129-150, New Depot Proposals, pp. 151-164, Clearing Yard Purchased, pp. 165-180, More Depot Plans, pp. 181-198, Post Depression Years, pp. 199-220, Later Years, pp. 221-232, The Belt Gets Its Independence, pp. 233-244, Belt Revival, pp. 245-250, Motive Power, pp. 251-268, Suburban Service, pp.… Read More