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The Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway

By: Patrick C. Dorin
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The Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway was well described by its slogan, "Around -- Not Thru Chicago." For most of a century, it was owned by United States Steel, and was a critical freight conduit for both the Gary Works and the South Chicago Works, but also served many other shippers along its 130-mile line. In addition, it interchanged with fully 35 railroads around Chicago, carriers from the west, east and south, making it a busy interchange and transfer road also.

Pat Dorin, a well-known rail historian, worked for the EJ&E at one time, and has drawn on company records and employee interviews for this history of the road. In addition to operational details, complete descriptions of both steam and diesel motive power, and of the freight car fleet, are included. The dust jacket watercolor is based on a photograph by Russ Porter.

This fine volume is a complete account of the history, construction and operation of the EJ&E. This book will appeal not only to fans of the EJ&E and of Chicago-area railroads, but also enthusiasts of mainline American railroading.

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