1 25 26 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5e281856838b03d7a97eb6e2d0b3cadc.jpg f11cba9f278a505a35f31aa49bb7dfee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405210 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Automobile Transport Description An account of the resource Two employees pose for a photo showing several automobiles handled by the railroad company. Photo caption: "Midland formerly handled a good deal of merchandise traffic, including automobiles. The tri-level auto rack had yet to be discovered, so the old reliable 40 foot boxcar handled the job. Here we see the luxury of the day being loaded, Cadillacs, appearing to be about 1938 vintage." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Employees African Americans Cadillac automobile Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6b4e84667c81052b5c30838c67021887.jpg 469f4ff349e82b06d9070fab3ffd482e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 9 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405209 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Diesel Engine Description An account of the resource A crane lifts a large diesel engine from the 54 train for repair. Photo caption: "Easy does it! When a rebuilt prime mover was necessary for diesel 54, the wrecker X32 was utilized for the job. The date is June 17, 1963 and within a matter of days, the engine will be back in service." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Diesel motor Diesel locomotives Diesel locomotives--Maintenance and repair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963-06-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c2392a23f78037dc07581f04d3d2f32e.jpg 01325ac2a21edfb6fa2d40617f1ac543 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405212 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Final Passenger Run Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Here prior to the final passenger run, C&IM president (Fred) Schrader poses with the engineer and conductor, and F. B. Eckard (2nd from left). Eckard had just come off duty as Night Chief Dispatcher. He had one of the most remarkable service records of any C&IM employee and over the years had been given the nickname of the 'Grand Old Man of the C&IM'. His career started with the CP&StL as operator at Topeka in 1896. Still dispatching on the C&IM at age 82, he stopped work on September 6, 1964 due to illness, and passed away on May 18, 1965, never having officially 'retired'. His 68 years of service with the Midland and its predecessors was a record for the railroad and a work record seldom equaled in any field of endeavor." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Schrader, Fred Eckard, F. B. Railroads--Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2d767429e338f545925420ae1af2b282.jpg b038cc3ef4217b1f51f386c21f9cf81a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405217 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Final Passenger Run Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "The larger-than-usual crowd at Kilbourne is occasioned by the final passenger train on May 8, 1953. A few have come to watch and ride, but the gentlemen to the right of the truck appears ready to leave, his Brownie clutched in hand." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Kilbourne Railroad stations Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Crowds Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-05-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bde48ab230ce0ea6e74d1b82588b3bfb.jpg b20c8b3b883bda69bd6c7a113cd3d822 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 24 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405211 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Freight Boat Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "A historic day for the C&M - July 1, 1933; the first boat is loaded at Havana. Had this idea not evolved and been successful, the C&IM would likely not exist today. The early coal boats were self-propelled, rather than barges handled by tugs as is the practice today." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Boats and boating Illinois--Havana Waterways Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zellmer Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-07-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5a70151f07ed58020444ea2b26dfa50e.jpg 511b6a7981f62c309983bb2cb5b7c4ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print color 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405207 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Freight Train Description An account of the resource A landscape view shows a freight train leaving Quiver Yard in Havana. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Havana Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkommen, Edward Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954-05-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8a9132656c67512fddcbbfedab15a63d.jpg 5a4b181ad6c43110c6d3dc709f40a722 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405214 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Havana Coal Dumping Facility Management Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Those responsible for the Havana coal dumping facility strike a rather unconcerned pose at Havana on July 1, 1933, the first day of operation for the plant. From left: R. W. Putnam, W. C. Hurst, Leathem D. Smith, John Gilchrist, William Short. Gilchrist and Hurst were the people who first conceived the idea, the other persons shown represent the Chicago firms which constructed the dock and prepared the harbor. Hurst and Gilchrist seem to have become camera shy." Subject The topic of the resource Putnam, R. W. Hurst, W. C. Smith, Leathem D. Gilchrist, John Short, William Waterways Railroads--Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zellmer Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1933-07-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9a9b3e7a5f4a7c0b8b928711cd54f542.jpg 139126c60fa56624ded009200f913e52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 x 25 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405224 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Horse Creek Trestle Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Every railroad had its engineering masterpiece and C&IM was no exception. Here we see the famous Horse Creek trestle at Pawnee, with 2-8-0 #3 and crew in a classic pose. Built in 1906, the 780 foot bridge represented a major project for equipment of the day. Picture taken about 1910, and is the only known photo of engine 3 which was sold to an unknown buyer in 1920." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Oakford Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Trestles Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1910 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ac94dacb416dd5e2c851b31278df95c5.jpg 5dc273a9f8cc2b739d5438b1739cdfa9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405218 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource New Salem State Park Ceremony Description An account of the resource Carl Sandburg plays the guitar and speaks into a microphone at a New Salem State Park event. Photo caption: "C&IM president Fred Schrader was not only an active and busy railroad executive, but also a prominent civic leader. In 1949, a ceremony was held at the New Salem State Park near Petersburg on the occasion of the newly restored pioneer buildings there. Poet Carl Sandburg was the guest of honor and entertained the crowd with his ballads and words of wisdom. Sandburg is pictured here with his guitar; seated to his left is Fred Schrader, the master of ceremonies. Photo was taken October 8, 1949." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--New Salem (Menard County) Special events Schrader, Fred Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 Guitar Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-10-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/38e88ac9729962acc1cd728abba84c90.jpg 9b84dba995d23414deffaaa6af0fd402 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405223 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Oakford Depot Description An account of the resource A crowd waits for the train outside the depot at Oakford. Photo caption: "This was the 'second' Oakford depot, formerly the Atterbury depot. It was moved to Oakford on a flat car after the original Oakford depot was destroyed by fire in 1907. It served here until 1956 when replaced by a small modern brick depot." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Oakford Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad stations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e51658fa94a5b98a191588d5b5f04ea6.jpg 5c758d51ae43c9c7de9b6d5d3c6d8370 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405200 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection C&IM-21 Title A name given to the resource Passenger Train Description An account of the resource A man and four women pose for a group photo in front of a train. Photo caption: "The gentleman pictured here appears to be well pleased with himself, although there seems to be some variation in moods among his lady friends. The date is about 1915 at Taylorville. Unfortunately, this incongruous group somewhat hides our only known view of 4-4-0 #6(1st)." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Taylorville Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Women Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1915 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0333856f9b9fec93b14c2095cbff89b1.jpg 0791d0d133e0d9efc71c201e49971386 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405204 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Passenger Train Description An account of the resource A train stands under two large structures in Forest City prior to its dismantling. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Forest City Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/45637e3df978ad057579868b0cc853d1.jpg 41c9d7e47e5d0211f39b1334d871aab8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405206 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Passenger Train 6 Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Just a few days before the end of passenger service, train 6 ambles over the Pecan Run trestle just north of Oakford. cr Paul H. Stringham" Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Oakford Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Trestles Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stringham, Paul H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/330c77fed4f951749ee18f88485c3247.jpg ff2b62408614e610f39c05a9154d0ead Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405201 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection C&IM-25 Title A name given to the resource Passenger Train Crew Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "This view shows the passenger crew on the Midland at Kincaid in the middle 1920's. It is interesting to note that the style of uniform worn by the conductor and flagman would remain virtually unchanged in the railroad industry for nearly 50 years." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Kincaid Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Employees Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7f7ace4d256fe4e0a09058d0e289ca14.jpg 9797b598427986917226180473b2fd29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405213 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Passengers Description An account of the resource A railroad conductor helps a family exit a passenger train upon arriving at their destination. Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Families Railroad conductors Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e3cff697229a580abca9398d88d02f24.jpg dfe5efd87db40a5b8062f2ace525a0d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405222 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Peoria Union Depot Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "The nearly empty halls and waiting rooms reflect the state of rail passenger business in 1949, the date of this photo. Shown is the interior of the huge Peoria Union Depot. Countless passengers boarded or detrained the C&IM, CP&StL and predecessors' trains here." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Peoria Railroad stations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neubauer, James A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-XX-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/505998853e631e5c7cacb5bf54ddaf52.jpg f5b562b24343e723ce495fd308588283 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405215 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Petersburg Depot Description An account of the resource A Springfield Transportation Company bus waits outside the Petersburg depot as a passenger train sits on tracks. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Petersburg Railroad stations Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Buses Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/289df8a33a69dd8937c4e885ed076e63.jpg f80b68c6bb47124bfe86e276d1f8e223 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405199 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection C&IM-24 Title A name given to the resource Railroad Accident Description An account of the resource A wrecked passenger train sits on a track after it ran through an open switch. On verso: "Pawnee mine #5, passenger train #2." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Railroad accidents Railroad tracks Railroad cars Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919-01-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5cb4c211f97297b787ea83e7fa631e45.jpg d1a6cc273e2c8136444fc8c576150f9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405202 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection C&IM-34 Title A name given to the resource Railroad Accident Description An account of the resource Several people stand around a derailed passenger train near Taylorville. Photo caption: "A minor mishap appears to have overtaken the 21 near Taylorville on May 30, 1916. A 'shoofly' track has been built around the derailment and the passenger train prepares to amble by." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Taylorville Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Passenger trains Railroad accidents Railroads--Equipment and supplies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-05-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/581a68ee580c67c9842cc4e03ecb7345.jpg 67c863bcfc2050c3a37b2ec586b1dd9a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405205 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Railroad Crew Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Busy tho they may be, railroad men can usually spare a minute for the company photographer. This July 1935 view of the Springfield shop forces displays the workday apparel of the era." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads--Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935-07-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/29357d0a4679bcecdd91c405f9100787.jpg 11f068bc3f4ff9cb6c20b40b81c97848 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 18 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405220 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Railroad Maintenance Description An account of the resource Railroad employees perform maintenance on a section of the Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway railroad tracks. Photo caption: "Midland has always believed that money invested in track maintenance is money well spent. Here a modern machine eliminated much of the time and sweat formerly needed to unload ties." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad tracks Railroad tracks--Maintenance and repair Railroads--Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/84437ab7e02df0f0d0fe99e145066ebc.jpg e32599466fda76fdc112116804316026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405208 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Sangamon River Trestle Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Crews worked around the clock to replace the Sangamon River trestle between Oakford and Kilbourne. Accumulated brush and logs had ignited the day before, burning up the old trestle. It was a rare occasion to se the 4-4-0's on anything but a passenger haul." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Sangamon River Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Trestles Trestles--Design and construction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8736c43b368dc89bdb68f343cbb01f54.jpg 755ef6926b1b004cbe7768233205c568 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405216 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Springfield Engine Terminal Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "C&IM's first road diesel, the 50, gets a refill of the sand hatch at the Springfield engine terminal. Sand is an important commodity to the C&IM; without it, tonnage ratings over Petersburg hill would be greatly reduced." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Springfield Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Diesel locomotives Diesel locomotives--Maintenance and repair Railroads--Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a23925dbeb314382ebb90135ee987b4.jpg b89957b5f11ea8dddd3e87acd58a89af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405219 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Switchman Description An account of the resource Photo caption: "Switchman lines the track for the yard engine to head into its "house" at Powerton." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad tracks Railroad switches Railroads--Employees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8f2cdd46a2b64bcb7e775f3d60714b68.jpg bdde3ef105bd398996f466efe09d172c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad trains Railroads Coal--Transportation Commonwealth Edison Company Description An account of the resource The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company began in 1888 as the Pawnee Railroad, running from Pawnee, and later Taylorville, to the Illinois Central Railroad mainline. The Chicago Edison Company (later Commonwealth Edison Company) purchased the Pawnee Railroad in 1905 to transport coal from Illinois' coal fields to Chicago Edison's power plants in Chicago. The railway's name changed to Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company at this time. Commonwealth Edison attempted unsuccessfully to sell the railroad after the passage of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s. After changes in company coal usage, the railroad went back into use, this time transporting coal from western states into central Illinois. After railroad deregulation in the 1980s, Commonwealth Edison sold the railroad in late 1987. The railroad was sold several more times. The finding aid for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company (Springfield, IL) Records, 1889-1956" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/127</a>. Photographs in this collection include images of railroad employees at work, railroad operations, railroad engines and cars, and railroad accidents. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405221 Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Collection Title A name given to the resource Trackside Signals Description An account of the resource A railroad employee performs maintenance on a trackside signal. Photo caption: "C&IM utilizes the 'target' type of trackside signals, such as that pictured here. The single light remains illuminated, while the indication is changed by remotely controlled lenses of red, amber or green color." Subject The topic of the resource Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway Company Railroad tracks Railroads--Employees Railroads--Maintenance and repair Railroads--Signaling Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng