| Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad NW2 9212 on the East End Way Freight on July 15, 1963, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in April 1941 (c/n 1293) on EMD Order E376, became BN 509, and was retired in May 1983. Note that it has a second air hose, indicating it was set up for signals from the communication air hose, generally used in passenger service/switching. It is coupled to an MP and PRR boxcar, common freight cars in this neighborhood at this time, indicating perhaps that the suppliers for Kroehler Mfg. Co., which 9212 was switching, were located in the MP & PRR service areas. The Naperville train station is in the background. |