The Chicago & Western Indiana and Belt Railroad History

Softcover, 302 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., B&W and Color images, maps and diagrams, locomotive rosters. The author has produced another excellent title on Chicago area railroads. This is not a picture book even though there are many pictures included. This is a history book with illustrations. Contents:Introduction, AcknowledgementsThe Chicago & Southern Railroad, pp. 1-12,The Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad, pp. 13-30,The Chicago & Western Indiana Belt Line, pp. 31-48,The Chicago & Western Indiana Depot, pp. 49-64,Santa Fe and Stickney, pp. 65-80,C&WI Improvements, pp. 81-96,Track Elevation Plans, pp. 97-110,Clearing Yard, pp. 111-128,Track Elevation Begins, pp. 129-150,New Depot Proposals, pp. 151-164,Clearing Yard Purchased, pp. 165-180,More Depot Plans, pp. 181-198,Post Depression Years, pp. 199-220,Later Years, pp. 221-232,The Belt Gets Its Independence, pp. 233-244,Belt Revival, pp. 245-250,Motive Power, pp. 251-268,Suburban Service, pp. 269-284,1958 Excursion Trip, pp. 285-296,Bibliography, Index and Station Map, pp. 297-302.Includes C&WI and Belt Railway Steam and Diesel rosters, new caboose roster.