In the all-color 2008 Fall issue of The  Flyer the Archives will “travel” back in time when the comfort of sleeping by rail was luxury travel.  The history of the sleeping car service is truly unique and this issue will explore its development from 1907 till its demise in 1940.  In the Car Shops: "Don't Fear the Craftsman Kit", will take a close look at some of the HO scale craftsman-type model kits that either represent a specific ITS/IT prototype or can serve as a very close stand-in.  Emphasis will be on the finer points of assembling, detailing, painting, and lettering several of the excellent resin and Laser-Cut wooden kits currently available via mail order, internet, or local hobby shop.  Along The Right Of Way will feature a history of IT motorcars with the  Shops diagramming the homebuilt cabs for the gang cars.  Also featured will be The Observation Platform and the Annual Report in addition to the regular features found only in The Flyer!

ITS members can run free ads in the Phone Booth "Bill of Lading".  The Society publishes these ads in good faith that they are true and as represented.

WANTED: Two HO gauge IT GP38-2, series 2001-2004 locomotive.
Contact Bob Metz at Satguy2235@aol.com

FOR SALE: One IT “N” Gauge RS-1 Alco, #752-Oval paint scheme.
Brand new Atlas Classic –still in the box-
Contact Bob Metz at Satguy2235@aol.com

FOR SALE: Lantern made by Dressel of Arlington, NJ. with lid factory-marked I.T.R.R.  Excellent used condition, slightly dirty, easily cleaned if desired, but all straight, no dents.  Good working pot and burner with wick, you supply the kerosene.  3 1/4" tall clear globe with no chips or cracks.
$120 + $5/shipping to 48 states, higher shipping elsewhere.
Contact Jim at 847-952-1536 days or evenings.  Other lanterns also available.

WANTED: Atlas HO Model of the IT RS-1 #756 in the green yellow oval paint scheme.  John Howard, 29 Greenridge Dr. Carlinville, IL 62626

FOR SALE: Produced by ITS member Norb Shacklette:
“My Brother, the IC Railroad and Southern Illinois 1936-1942”
It is an excellent pictorial book of scenes in the Carbondale/Duquoin area on the ICRR
It consists of 112 pages and 160 Black & White Photos.  Price is $25.00 postpaid.
The book can be ordered through the publisher:
Railway Mediation Services
1835 Gray Drive
St. Louis, MO 63131
Toll free 1-888-821-3008 or direct at 1-314-821-3008

FOR SALE : The George Fehl maps comprised of drawings of the IT system as a set of five books.
Book One: Springfield-Decatur, Decatur-Champaign and Champaign-Danville
Book Two: Decatur-Bloomington, Bloomington-Peoria and Peoria-Springfield
Book Three: St. Louis-Springfield, St. Louis and Springfield trackage
Book Four: Alton-Granite City-East St. Louis, East St. Louis Trackage and other East Side Electric Railways in St. Clair, Madison, & Monroe Counties, Illinois
Book Five: The St. Louis & Suburban (St. Louis Streetcar System)
Each book is $38 postpaid, or $152 postpaid for a set of four.  The St. Louis & Suburban book is $28 postpaid or the entire set of five books for $180 postpaid.  Missouri residents add 9% sales tax.
To order, send check or money order payable to:
Class “B” Productions
c/o David J. Neubauer
1569 Ville Angela Lane
Hazelwood, MO 63042-1630
or e-mail at it1569djn@earthlink.net

FOR SALE: Announcing the publication of the story of one of the lesser known interurban in Illinois and a property owned by the Illinois Traction System:
“People's Traction Company Galesburg to Abingdon, 1901-1925”
The line started as an independent and after 1913 was part of the Illinois Traction and later, Illinois Power & Light Company.  Many pictures, maps, rosters and timetable; 29 pages, soft cover $7.50 plus $2.50 postage.
Fred Rozum, 5616 N. Palacio Place, Phoenix, AZ 85014

FOR SALE: Redeemed Illinois Traction Stock Certificates from early 1900's (teens-20's)
$5.00 plus $1.00 postage.  Three or more certificates - $4.00 each plus postage of $2.
Contact Cary at carytip@yahoo.com

FOR SALE: Assortment of HO Scale Interurban equipment.  Mostly Illinois Terminal models.
Send SSAE for list.
Bob Dannenbrink, 1029 Candlelight, Houston, TX  77018-2003

WANTED: Photos (B&W or color) or slides (originals or copies) showing IT r-o-w, structures, and industries served, between Carlinville and Gillespie. Scenes of South Mine, Carlinville Brick & Tile Works, the stock pen at Loveless, and Little Dog Mine are of particular interest.
David Jobe, Sr. at jobed@swbell.net
9935 St. Martha Lane, Saint Ann, MO 63074

WANTED: After the end of the electric era on the IT, the Illini Railroad Club continued to use cars 233, 234, and 518 on fan trips, (example; P&E-Indianapolis).  We are in search of data, photos, and artifacts for a future issue of The Flyer.  To further this project, please contact Dale Jenkins, Editor-ITS, 264 Victoria, Decatur, IL 62522,
217-423-ITRR.

WANTED:  One copy each of Tinplate Shop Book on IT 230's, 270's, 280's Cars, Class "C", Class "D", and IT track map books.
Ed Skuchas, (610) 631-9751 or eskuchas@comcast.net

WANTED:  Photos (B&W or color) or slides (originals or copies) showing IT r-o-w, structures, and industries served, along the Springfield Belt Line and between Springfield and Auburn.
Dave Johnson at ITagent@peoplepc.com
16 Parkview Lane, Chatham, IL 62629-1021; (217) 483-2214

WANTED:  To borrow photos of Illinois Terminal/Illinois Power & Light City Buses for use in upcoming article in The FLYER.
Mark Godwin, ITS, 218 North Monroe St., Lebanon, IL  62254

WANTED:  Photos and Information for Decatur Streetcar Book
John Sanner and Dale Jenkins of Decatur, IL are researching the history of the Decatur, Illinois Streetcar System and are requesting information related to roster data, timetables, operations, maps, photos (to purchase or scan), etc.
Please contact Dale Jenkins, 264 Victoria Ave., Decatur, IL 62522, 217-423-ITRR.