Volume 1 in this series focuses on the routes and trackage owned and operated by the railroad and its predecessor, the Aurora, Elgin & Chicago. Perhaps the country's first successful high-speed interurban, this railroad became an important link in the commuter network around Chicago. This book covers Samuel Insull's role, the Wells Terminal, shared trackage with the "L", Forest Park, Westchester and Mt. Carmel, Cook County, Wheaton, Aurora, Batavia, Elgin, and Geneva. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos as well as a short color section. With numerous maps including end paper map showing entire system. 160 pages.

Sunset Lines: The Story of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad, Vol. 1: Trackage

Plachno, Larry

Business & Money

Transportation Trails

<p>Volume 2 in this series focuses on the history of what was perhaps the fastest and best run interurban in the country. One of Samuel Insull's interurbans, it provided an important part of the commuter service around Chicago, from DuPage County and the Fox River Communities into the city. This book begins with the early Fox River streetcar lines of the 1890s, the construction and operation of the CA&amp;E, the decades of prosperity, the end of passenger service, and finally, the end of even freight service and the removal of the rails in 1962-63. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With "family chart" of corporate relationships, list of abandonments, corrections to Volume 1 and index. End papers show system map.</p>

Sunset Lines: The Story of the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad 2 : History

History

Americas

Beginner's Guide to Converted Coaches

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

The Memoirs of Samuel Insull

Insull, Samuel

<p>Fascinating history of motor coaches manufactured or operated in the US and Canada between 1953 and 1983. Includes history of each manufacturer followed by a detailed description of each model produced with timelines. Companies covered include GM, Flxible, Eagle, MCI and Prevost as well as European and most other foreign companies. The book reviews the history of the industry, the companies that ceased production in the 1950s, a discussion of European and lesser known imports, conversion shells, engines, transmissions and changes over the years in length and width. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. 320 pages with extensive index.</p>

Modern Intercity Coaches: A Review of Over-The-Road Coaches and Manufacturers Active in the United States and Canada from 1953 to 1993

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