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Chicago & Western Indiana switch job
In October 1950, Chicago & Western Indiana Alco RS1 263 hauls a string of passenger cars from Monon and Chicago & Eastern Illinois trains across the diamonds at 21st Street; the move originated at Dearborn Station and is bound for 51st Street coach yard, both C&WI properties. Wallace W. Abbey photo

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