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Viewing Album:  Illinois Railway Museum
 
By:Matthew Zisi
Dates:5/20/2023 - 5/20/2023
Album Info:When they said this was the largest railroad museum in the United States, they weren't kidding! This place was huge! I spent several hours there and barely had time to see just a small part of the collection! One of the things that makes it take so long to see everything is that many of the trains in this collection still run. The museum operates several rides throughout the day, and you can't help but find yourself running from one to the next. From steam to diesel, from subways to trolleys, beautifully restored pieces of railroad history await you the way they once did new. This album will have some of the highlights of the collection in it. I also went through Barn 7, where they keep their trolleys/streetcars, and I found where they park a bunch of the steam engines they haven't gotten around to restoring yet. Those will be in separate albums. I am looking forward to getting down there again this summer, hopefully more than once!
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SLSF 1630
Title:  SLSF 1630
Description:  Still operational, as you can see :)
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:09:13 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
SLSF 1630
Title:  SLSF 1630
Description:  Built in 1918, this engine was originally supposed to go to Russia! The Bolshevik Revolution changed all that, though, and it wound up serving on the Frisco.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:11:42 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
SLSF 1630
Title:  SLSF 1630
Description:  The engine later worked for the Eagle-Picher Mining Company - Picher, as you Oklahoma residents probably know, is the ghost town that was abandoned due to the toxic effects of lead in the area.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:14:07 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
Bordens Milk Tank Car
Title:  Bordens Milk Tank Car
Description:  BFIX 520
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:31:17 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  262   Comments: 0
Lone Star Cement Switcher
Title:  Lone Star Cement Switcher
Description:  Built in 1942, this is the smallest diesel in the museums collection!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/9/2024 8:41:22 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  237   Comments: 0
CNW 7009
Title:  CNW 7009
Description:  Still retains its paint a bit. It was owned by National Railway Equipment prior to joining the museum, which is probably why the CNW logo is not on it anymore.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/9/2024 8:36:28 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  245   Comments: 0
J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Title:  J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Description:  SLSF 1630 was not the only steam engine running that day!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:17:53 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  IRYM 5(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Title:  J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Description:  Built in 1929, this engine moved lumber around in the northwestern United States before joining the museum in 1965. In 1968, it was the first steam engine that the museum operated!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:19:31 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IRYM 5(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
SP 975
Title:  SP 975
Description:  Built in 1918, and one of five American 2-10-2 engines still existing intact! So far, the restoration is only cosmetic, but who knows what the future will bring?
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:03:22 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  SP 975(2-10-2)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
SP 975
Title:  SP 975
Description:  It was on display in Beaumont, Texas, for 40 years.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:05:38 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  SP 975(2-10-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
SP 975
Title:  SP 975
Description:  I like the tenders on these engines - look like tank cars.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:07:12 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  SP 975(2-10-2)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
SP 975
Title:  SP 975
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 9/15/2024 6:50:28 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  249   Comments: 0
J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Title:  J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Description:  I like the gears on the side of this one.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/18/2024 11:16:00 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IRYM 5(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Title:  J. Neils Lumber Company 5
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 9/15/2024 6:48:19 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  229   Comments: 0
ICG 199458
Title:  ICG 199458
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 9/15/2024 6:46:10 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  227   Comments: 0
CBQ 13572
Title:  CBQ 13572
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 9/15/2024 6:44:34 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  208   Comments: 0
UP 3786
Title:  UP 3786
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 9/15/2024 6:42:50 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  214   Comments: 0
SLSF 1630
Title:  SLSF 1630
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:07:55 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  241   Comments: 0
UP 900075
Title:  UP 900075
Description:  This was one of the Union Pacifics last four steam-powered rotary snowplows.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:10:03 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  248   Comments: 0
UP 900075
Title:  UP 900075
Description:  Built in 1949, it was retired in 1979.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:12:10 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  240   Comments: 0
UP 900075
Title:  UP 900075
Description:  When plowing, it could only go 3-4 mph, but it would push through drifts taller than it!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:14:34 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  249   Comments: 0
UP 900075
Title:  UP 900075
Description:  Dont get in the way of that thing!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:16:48 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  250   Comments: 0
UP 900075
Title:  UP 900075
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:18:15 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  218   Comments: 0
AMTK 945
Title:  AMTK 945
Description:  I remember passing a few of these on Amtrak trips a few years ago. All retired now. This one has been at the museum since 2018 and, with max speed of 125 mph, is the fastest engine they have.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:21:35 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  227   Comments: 0
AMTK 945
Title:  AMTK 945
Description:  Built in 1982, this was one of the engines that replaced the Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1s.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:24:04 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  200   Comments: 0
AMTK 945
Title:  AMTK 945
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:26:12 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  232   Comments: 0
MILW 992300
Title:  MILW 992300
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:27:14 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  254   Comments: 0
UP 18
Title:  UP 18
Description:  North Americas most powerful locomotive. 10,000 horsepower!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:30:46 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  229   Comments: 0
UP 18
Title:  UP 18
Description:  Built in 1960, the engine was twice as powerful as todays diesel locomotives.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:32:28 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  228   Comments: 0
UP 18
Title:  UP 18
Description:  However, reliability issues had the engine (and its sister models) out of service by 1970.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:34:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  232   Comments: 0
UP 18
Title:  UP 18
Description:  The engine also burned about as much fuel idling as it did in action.
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 3/19/2024 10:36:02 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  237   Comments: 0
WSOR 102
Title:  WSOR 102
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/9/2024 8:30:15 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  226   Comments: 0
WSOR 102
Title:  WSOR 102
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/9/2024 8:32:25 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Iowa Pacific 515
Title:  Iowa Pacific 515
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 9:11:24 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  264   Comments: 0
Iowa Pacific 515
Title:  Iowa Pacific 515
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 9:13:53 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Iowa Pacific 515
Title:  Iowa Pacific 515
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/9/2024 8:25:31 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  244   Comments: 0
Iowa Pacific 515
Title:  Iowa Pacific 515
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/9/2024 8:27:57 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  234   Comments: 0
SLSF 1630
Title:  SLSF 1630
Description:  Grab a picture of an active steam engine whenever you can!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:14:00 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
SLSF 1630
Title:  SLSF 1630
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:14:31 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
WC 7525
Title:  WC 7525
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:15:09 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  251   Comments: 0
Lone Star Cement Switcher
Title:  Lone Star Cement Switcher
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:17:21 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  236   Comments: 0
WC 7525 and Lone Star Cement Switcher
Title:  WC 7525 and Lone Star Cement Switcher
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:18:12 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  221   Comments: 0
WC 7525
Title:  WC 7525
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:18:54 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  245   Comments: 1
CTA 3142
Title:  CTA 3142
Description:  Looks like a scene out of a model railroad!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 5/6/2024 10:10:59 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison 15
Title:  Commonwealth Edison 15
Description:  Looks old, but it still runs!
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:37:27 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  243   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison 15
Title:  Commonwealth Edison 15
Description:  A diesel switcher, it worked at a power plant in Byron, Illinois (south of Rockford).
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:39:18 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  248   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison 15
Title:  Commonwealth Edison 15
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:41:08 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison 15
Title:  Commonwealth Edison 15
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:43:18 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  262   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison 15
Title:  Commonwealth Edison 15
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:46:08 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  243   Comments: 0
Commonwealth Edison 15
Title:  Commonwealth Edison 15
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2023  Upload Date: 4/8/2024 8:49:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  229   Comments: 0

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