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Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago 7:30 pm Central Daylight Time Friday, September 20, 2024 Please do not arrive before 7:15 pm. Also, if you are participating on Zoom, please do not join before 7:15 pm on the day of the meeting. Zoom meeting codes are at the end of this message. Our next meeting will be both an in-person meeting and a Zoom meeting. If enough people from outside the Chicago area attending Zoom meetings become Club members, this will encourage the Club to make hybrid meetings a permanent feature. Dues are $20 which includes four glossy newsletters sent by mail. The dues renewal is sent with the fourth newsletter. We still have slide shows which will not be presented via Zoom. Here are details about joining Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago: https://rscc.dhke.com/rscc01.htm#C In-person meeting location Chicago Union Station Room 107A 500 W Jackson Blvd (enter between Clinton and Canal) Chicago, Illinois Steam locomotives and recent railroad pictures from Illinois and Indiana Bill Gustason starts our 13th season with a program showing black & white images of steam locomotives taken by Doug Weitzman in the 1950s, on the New York Central and other railroads. He'll also show his own images of railroads from recent years from various locations in Illinois and Indiana. Upcoming programs: October 18, 2024: Chicago to Freeport Illinois on the Chicago & North Western -- the original mainline of the Galena & Chicago Union by William M. Shapotkin Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago meets at 7:30 pm Central Time on the third Friday of the month except in July and August. The in-person meeting location is Chicago Union Station Room 107A. Enter at 500 W Jackson Blvd which is between Clinton and Canal. For program announcements, please subscribe to our groups.io mailing list. Send a blank email message To: rscc+subscribe@groups.io To obtain Zoom meeting credentials for future programs given by Zoom, the best way is to subscribe to our groups.io mailing list. Web site: https://rscc.dhke.com/ Email: shortlinechicagoHS@... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/railroadshortlinecc Phone number answered during the program: 312 725-0432. At other times, leave message with your name and telephone number to receive a call back. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81089687625?pwd=VuDwBGohmixaY3bOpTYc5eQAve05sb.1 Meeting ID: 810 8968 7625 Passcode: 997503 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,81089687625#,,,,*997503# US (Chicago) +13092053325,,81089687625#,,,,*997503# US --- Dial by your location 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 309 205 3325 US 646 931 3860 US 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) 305 224 1968 US 646 558 8656 US (New York) 720 707 2699 US (Denver) 253 205 0468 US 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) 346 248 7799 US (Houston) 360 209 5623 US 386 347 5053 US 507 473 4847 US 564 217 2000 US 669 444 9171 US 689 278 1000 US 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 810 8968 7625 Passcode: 997503 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kezUmR2qiA

September 17, 1933 Grand Trunk Western carferries move their home port from Grand Haven to Muskegon. September 17, 1958 The “Schoolroom Progress U.S.A.” train begins its 5-day stop in Grand Rapids MI. Pulled by Grand Trunk Western 4-8-2 #6040, the train, consisting of two baggage cars, will make a nationwide tour showing the progress in classroom technology from frontier days to 1958. The display is presented by the Henry Ford Museum and Encyclopedia Britannica, and started in 1955. Mark Tomlonson

September 13, 1893 The Ottawa, Amprior & Perry Sound Railway (later GT, CN) opens between Ottawa and Amprior ON. It will become at one point in its history the busiest rail line in Canada. September 13, 1918 The USRA orders that skilled railroad workers will be given draft deferments. September 13, 1940 The merger of the Gulf, Mobile & Northern and Mobile & Ohio railroads forms the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad. (later ICG, IC, CN) September 13, 1961 Canadian National Railways opens Montreal Yard. It will later be named Taschereau Hump Marshaling Yard. September 13, 1974 Amtrak shows off its new Chicago-Port Huron route in a run for the press. Regular service, which will return inter-city passenger trains to the Grand Trunk Western, will begin on 9/15. September 15, 1885 A Grand Trunk freight train running through St. Thomas ON strikes and kills the circus star “Jumbo” the elephant. The elephants were being loaded onto the circus train on an adjacent track but fouling the main line. The elephants were on the main track ahead of the time the circus had been given clearance. Mark Tomlonson

September 11, 1916 During its second construction attempt, the center section of the 987 metre (3,239 ft.) Quebec Bridge collapses. It falls into the river as it is being raised into position, killing 13 workers (some sources say 11). At first, German sabotage is suspected but later investigation will show it was a construction-related accident. Mark Tomlonson

September 6, 1918 The Canadian Northern Railway is nationalized. Later it will become part of Canadian National. Mark Tomlonson

September 5, 1960 Grand Trunk drops its year-round passenger service to Portland ME. Summer only service will continue through 1967. Mark Tomlonson

September 4, 1968 The Illinois Central stages a ceremonial run over its share of the former Tennessee Central Railway from Hopkinsville KY to Nashville TN. September 4, 1987 Grand Trunk Western sells its Durand to Muskegon MI line to the Central Michigan Railway. Mark Tomlonson

September 3, 1878 The Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette Railroad (later DSS&A, SOO, WC, CN, GDLK) is incorporated to construct a line between Marquette and St. Ignace in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. September 3, 1916 President Wilson signs the Adamson Act, which creates the 8-hour, 100-mile standard workday for railroad employees. Railroad labor unions do not like the Act because it includes no overtime provision. Railroad Managers refuse to accept the Act and file appeals with the courts. Mark Tomlonson

August 31, 1968 The Tennessee Central shuts down, unable to come out of bankruptcy. The line is divided between the Illinois Central, the Louisville & Nashville and Southern Railway. September 1, 1856 The Detroit & Milwaukee (later GTW) is completed from Detroit to Millpoint (later Spring Lake). Lake steamers will dock at Spring Lake until track bridges and docks can be completed at Grand Haven. (Some sources say 1858) September 1, 1909 In preparation for a new facility, the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada begins tearing down the Ottawa Central Station. A temporary facility has been constructed. September 1, 1933 "AB" style air brakes are required on all newly built cars. September 1, 1970 The International Association of Railroad Employees, a union formed for African-Americans who have been denied membership in other railroad craft unions, joins the United Transportation Union. September 2, 1857 The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later GTW) is completed from St. Johns to Ionia MI. September 2, 1903 The Illinois Central places the first steel-frame passenger cars in the U.S. into service near Chicago IL. Mark Tomlonson

August 29, 1907 Due to faulty structural design, the cantilever railroad bridge over the St. Lawrence River at Quebec City collapses while being built. Seventy-eight workers are killed. It will take 10 years to restart and complete the project. Canadian National now owns the span. August 29, 1916 Unable to get the railroads to agree, President Wilson goes before Congress seeking passage of legislation that would create a standard 8-hour day for U.S. railroad employees. August 29, 1935 The Railroad Retirement Fund is created, allowing retirement at age 65 and pensions paid out of fund revenues. August 29, 1963 Control of the Ann Arbor Railroad is transferred from the Wabash to the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton. (some sources say August 31 or September 3) Mark Tomlonson

August 26, 1929 First use of a diesel on a Canadian National Passenger train: #9000, a two unit 2660 hp locomotive that is the first large diesel seen in North America. It draws the assignment of the second section of the International Limited between Montreal and Toronto. August 26, 1951 Canadian railroads adopt the Uniform Code of Operating Rules. Mark Tomlonson

August 22, 1950 A nationwide rail strike hits Canada. Only U.S. - owned companies continue to operate during the strike. Canadian-owned subsidiaries continue to operate in the United States, owing to different unions representing workers. Canadian National trains continue to operate in Maine, but the loss of connecting traffic causes steep reductions in volume. August 22, 1951 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton begins using diesels on road freights. Diesel yard switchers had been in use since just after World War II. Mark Tomlonson

August 25, 1860 Montreal’s Victoria bridge is opened in ceremonies presided over by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). Mark Tomlonson

August 20, 1857 The European & North American Railway (later GT, CN) opens between Shediac and Moncton NB. Mark Tomlonson

August 19, 1914 Trains of the Canadian Northern Ontario Railway begin using Grand Trunk Railway’s station in Toronto. Mark Tomlonson

August 16, 1851 First international U.S.-Canada train, Laprairie PQ to Rouses Point NY. The train set to a 5 1/2 foot gauge, has traveled on the Champlain & St. Lawrence Railroad (later M&NY, GT) using a third rail as the C&StL is standard gauge. August 16, 1918 Grand Trunk Railway’s freight sheds in Ottawa ON are destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at CA$85,000. Mark Tomlonson

August 15, 1904 The Grand Trunk Railway agrees to acquire the capital stock of the Canada Atlantic Railway. Mark Tomlonson

August 9, 1935 The Interstate Commerce Commission begins regulating motor carriers and airlines. August 9, 1943 The “Queen Mary” brings Winston Churchill to Halifax Harbor for negotiations with President Roosevelt in Quebec City. Canadian National will provide two trains to carry the Prime Minister and his entourage from Nova Scotia to the conference site. August 9, 1955 Canadian National opens its part of Walkley Yard in Ottawa. August 9, 1958 Last run of the Canadian National "Moccasin", running between Montreal and Brockville. It had served that route almost since the beginning of rail service. August 10, 1857 The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later GT) is completed to Ionia MI. August 10, 1910 The Chicago & Kalamazoo Terminal Railroad (owned by the Grand Trunk) is completed. August 10, 1972 The Gulf, Mobile & Ohio merges with the Illinois Central to form Illinois Central Gulf. Mark Tomlonson

August 8, 1926 The Mobile & Ohio inaugurates the "Gulf Coast Special" between St. Louis and Mobile. August 8, 1950 Illinois Central retires its "Green Diamond" trainset, its first streamliner. Mark Tomlonson

August 7, 1926 The Illinois Central Railroad inaugurates electric suburban service between Chicago and Matteson, IL. August 7, 1971 Canadian National ends electric freight service in Cornwall ON, and most street running is abandoned. Modified S-4 switchers handle the remaining business. Mark Tomlonson