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Photos of the Day! Chicago Rapid Transit.From the W.R. Keevil Archive. Photos taken by Charles Keevil.www.shore-line.org
05/30/2026

Photos of the Day! Chicago Rapid Transit.
From the W.R. Keevil Archive. Photos taken by Charles Keevil.

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Photos of the Day! Chicago Surface Lines/CTA Streetcars.Photos from Mike Raia Collection.www.shore-line.org
05/29/2026

Photos of the Day! Chicago Surface Lines/CTA Streetcars.
Photos from Mike Raia Collection.

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Photo of the Day! An IC Highliner and a South Shore train at Monroe St.. November 1973.Photo by Lou Gerard.www.shore-lin...
05/28/2026

Photo of the Day! An IC Highliner and a South Shore train at Monroe St.. November 1973.
Photo by Lou Gerard.

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Photos of the Day! CTA views downtown. Click on photos for captions.Photos by Lou Gerard.www.shore-line.org
05/27/2026

Photos of the Day! CTA views downtown. Click on photos for captions.
Photos by Lou Gerard.

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Now arriving … the Summer 2026 issue of First & Fastest!This issue features 80 pages of in-depth articles and stunning p...
05/27/2026

Now arriving … the Summer 2026 issue of First & Fastest!

This issue features 80 pages of in-depth articles and stunning photography, including articles celebrating the 100th birthday of Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee car 714, an author’s memories of commuting to school on the North Shore Line, 170 years of Illinois Central suburban rail service, the opening of the South Shore Line’s Monon Corridor, and much more.

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Photos of the Day! Chicago Aurora and Elgin.Photos from the Fred Lonnes Collection.www.shore-line.org
05/26/2026

Photos of the Day! Chicago Aurora and Elgin.
Photos from the Fred Lonnes Collection.

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Step back into the golden age of railroading with the Summer 2026 issue of First & Fastest! This exciting new edition is...
05/26/2026

Step back into the golden age of railroading with the Summer 2026 issue of First & Fastest! This exciting new edition is packed with fascinating interurban history, rare insights, and updates from across the region.

Inside this issue, you’ll find a special feature celebrating the 100th birthday of Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee #714, a look back at 170 years of Illinois Central suburban rail service, an update on the South Shore Line’s Monon Corridor project, and much more for traction and railroad enthusiasts alike.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of interurbans or just discovering their rich history, this issue is one you won’t want to miss. Pick up your copy today at your local hobby shop or newsstand!
Interested in becoming a member of the Shore Line Interurban Historical Society? Join today to receive the quarterly publication First & Fastest delivered right to your mailbox. Membership information can be found at: https://www.shore-line.org/

Pictured: Zachary Ehlers, President, Illinois Railway Museum
Photography and lighting: David Zeman

Photos of the Day!North Shore Electroliner 802-801 arrives at Milwaukee on a frigid January 20, 1963, North Shore’s last...
05/25/2026

Photos of the Day!
North Shore Electroliner 802-801 arrives at Milwaukee on a frigid January 20, 1963, North Shore’s last day. The Liner will depart for Chicago at 4:50 PM and will be the last scheduled southbound Electroliner departure from Milwaukee.
801-802 is now preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum.
Photos by Gordon Quigley, from Lou Gerard collection.

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South Shore Sunday! Click on photos for captions.Photos by Lou Gerard.www.shore-line.org
05/24/2026

South Shore Sunday! Click on photos for captions.
Photos by Lou Gerard.

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