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A yellow and dark gray Chicago and North Western diesel locomotive numbered 505, pulling a train of passenger cars, approaches along a set of tracks bordered by green trees and a metal fence. — Download original ↓

July 11, 1979 · Central St., Evanston, IL

A Chicago and North Western GP9 locomotive, number 505, leads a train of commuter cars through a tree-lined right-of-way on a summer day.

Date: July 11, 1979
Location: Central St., Evanston, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle: Diesel locomotive, Commuter car
Operator: Chicago and North Western
Equipment: EMD GP9
Fleet numbers: Chicago and North Western 505

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