by SooLineRob
Hello forum,
I'm unfamiliar with SP-SSW operations. I have a few questions for the board.
Prior to the SP's purchase of the former Alton route between St Louis and Joliet IL, how did SP and SSW traffic destined to/from Chicago reach the eastern railroads?
Once the DRGW-SP-SSW gained access to Chicago via the former Alton route, where did it go? Did the SP have their own yard in the Chicago area, or did they deliver/receive entire trains to foreign (eastern) roads via the IC trackage east of Joliet?
Thanks in advance,
Rob
I'm unfamiliar with SP-SSW operations. I have a few questions for the board.
Prior to the SP's purchase of the former Alton route between St Louis and Joliet IL, how did SP and SSW traffic destined to/from Chicago reach the eastern railroads?
Once the DRGW-SP-SSW gained access to Chicago via the former Alton route, where did it go? Did the SP have their own yard in the Chicago area, or did they deliver/receive entire trains to foreign (eastern) roads via the IC trackage east of Joliet?
Thanks in advance,
Rob
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