Back by popular demand, Chicago: America’s Railroad Capital explores how the third largest U.S. city became the nation’s primary hub for freight and passenger rail traffic. This updated edition includes a historical overview, compelling photographs, foldout maps, and much more!
ALL ROADS LEAD TO CHICAGO
Chicago: America’s Railroad Capital, Updated Edition
City of RAILROADS • If you’re a railroad, this city is the most important place on earth
WORLD WAR II
Moving freight through Chicago • A schematic look at routes through the city and CREATE’s work to improve them
Milwaukee-Chicago passenger service • The many choices offered to people moving between the Cream City and the Windy City in 1940
Downtown Chicago, 1954 • When America’s railroad capital still boasted six intercity passenger stations, many rail headquarters
FIXING CHICAGO OR NOT • While the city functions, railroads defer solutions
8 ways to fix Chicago
FIVE DECADES, ONE STATION • One photographer on Chicago Union Station —its people and trains — across 50 years
ESSENT IAL ‘L’ • The people, places, and trains you need to know about Chicago’s rapid transit … nothing more
ROOSEVELT ROAD • The place to see almost 1,000 trains a day
VISITING ROOSEVELT ROAD
HALLOWED TURF • Seven hot spots highlight the best that America’s railroad capital offers dedicated train-watchers
BNSF’s TRIPLE-TRACK TREAT
REMARKABLY UNREMARKED FRANKLIN PARK
MORE THAN 100 DAILY TRAINS AWAIT
DOLTON’S URBAN OASIS
INFINITE VARIETY IN BLUE ISLAND
CHICAGOLAND’S FORGOTTEN HOT SPOT
INDIANA’S TWIN RAILFAN TOWNS
Creating a new path • Metra pursues post-pandemic commuter success
ROOM TO GROW
MAKING TRACKS TO O’HARE
Feeding the BEAST • Keeping Chicago’s Clearing Yard working efficiently is a never-ending process
PTC: A different kind of beast
CHICAGO’S HIDDEN DOWNTOWN DEPOT • Most gems are found underground; Van Buren Street Station is no exception