In the all-color 2009 Fall issue of The  Flyer the Archives will once again look at the development and service of the storied Streamliners!  The Streamliners were first explored in The Flyer in 1988, but new information and color photos will enhance this intriguing tropic.  The Car Shops will feature this year's Best of Show model construction of the 900 series wooden caboose by Gary Schwenke in addition to converting an HO scale WrightTRAK NYC resin bay window caboose kit to an ITC 980 series bay window caboose by Mike Fortney.  The Annual Report will review the year 1943 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
http://www.class-b-productions.com/
or e-mail at it1569djn@earthlink.net

FOR SALE: The last few remaining copies of
“People's Traction Company Galesburg to Abingdon, 1901-1925”,
the story one of the lesser known interurbans in Illinois and a property owned by the Illinois Traction System.  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.
To order see the Storeroom listing for the
Streetcar History of Kewanee and Galva, Illinois

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

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

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

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.