The North Shore Line

By:

David Sadowski

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Images of Rail

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As late as 1963, it was possible to board high-speed electric trains on Chicago's famous Loop "L" that ran 90 miles north to Milwaukee. This was the Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad, commonly known as the North Shore Line. It rose from humble origins in the 1890s as a local streetcar line in Waukegan to eventually become America's fastest interurban under the visionary management of Midwest utilities tycoon Samuel Insull. The North Shore Line, under Insull, became a worthy competitor to the established steam railroads. Hobbled by the Great Depression, the road fought back in 1941 with two streamlined, air-conditioned, articulated trains called Electroliners, which included dining service. It regained its popularity during World War II, when gasoline and tires were rationed, but eventually, it fell victim to highways and the automobile. The North Shore Line had intercity rail, commuter rail, electric freight, city streetcars, and even buses. It has been gone for nearly 60 years, but it will always remain the Road of Service.

Author Biography:

David Sadowski grew up riding the "L" all over the city. He is the author of Chicago Trolleys, Building Chicago's Subways, and Chicago's Lost "L"s and runs the online Trolley Dodger blog.

Release date Australia

February 20th, 2023

Author

David Sadowski

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

Illustrations, unspecified

Pages

160

Series

Images of Rail

Dimensions

164x232x12

ISBN-13

9781467108966

Product ID

36471788

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