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The Illinois Traction/Terminal operated the Elite Fleet of
passenger motors in the series of 273-285 serving the railroad
from 1913 to 1956 as outlined in the ARCHIVES
and THE ROSTER will list this fleet
heritage. Along The Right Of Way
boards the streamliner to continue the trip from Nilwood to
downtown Staunton. In 1973 the ITC ordered a fleet of gondolas,
and tracking one in 2025 will be featured of the CAR
SHOPS. The OBSERVATION PLATFORM
will journey over the past 40 years of the history and the
publications of this organization. The SHOPS
will feature the 3-D Printed model construction and
RAILFANNING THE IT will chase the NS (IT)
locomotive 1071, all this in the 2026 Fall FLYER! |
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THE INTERCHANGE
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: A future article in
production is the train operation of the Secondary Line
Decatur-Allentown-Morton-East Peoria area. We are in need of diesel
photos of both the Illinois Terminal and PRR-Pen Central-Con Rail
locomotives and or trains on this line. Please contact Editor Dale
Jenkins about means to obtain copies.
Wanted: To purchase an Illinois Terminal menu: Western
Military Academy; Alton
Wanted: Illinois Terminal HO Class B or Class C
For Sale: Freight and passenger Motor Decals
Three sets of decals have been produced in HO for both passenger and
freight motors.
The Dulux Gold (a gold tone) is the oval emblem lettered “Illinois
Terminal Railroad System” and lettered for a Class “B” and
“C”.
The Gold set (a little more yellow) set is the oval emblem lettered
“Illinois Terminal Railroad Company” and lettered for a Class
“B” and “C”.
The Black set has the oval logo, nose/body stripes,
BUY WAR BONDS slogan for the Class
“D”, the oval logo “Illinois Terminal Railroad System” and “Illinois
Traction System Service”, “Class “B” C” and “D” lettering, and
letter board “Illinois R. R. Terminal Company” and “Illinois System
R. R. Terminal Traction”
Each set will decal one unit and includes a numbering set.
The Black set is $10.00 and Gold and Dulux Gold sets are $8.00 each.
Send appropriate amount with self-addressed, stamped envelope with
money order or cashier’s check (personal check orders will be held
until clearing) to Kevin Duke, 4400 Independence Ave., Peoria, IL
61614 |
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