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August 13, 1978 · South Blvd, Evanston, IL

A South Shore Line interurban car 25 is seen on a private right-of-way next to an Amtrak electric multiple-unit car 100 in Evanston, Illinois.

Date
August 13, 1978
Location
South Blvd, Evanston, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle
Interurban car, Electric multiple-unit car
Operator
Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad, Amtrak
Equipment
Insull-era steel coach
Fleet numbers
Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad 25, Amtrak 100
Tags
1970s Summer Evanston

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