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Chicago and Eastern Illinois - (C&EI)

The Chicago & Eastern Illinois was a race track between Chicago IL and Evansville IN. The line was purchased by the MP and then became part CSX. The line operated on overhead traffic between Chicago and the northern railroads and the L&N at Evansville. The mainline was purchased by L&N from the MP.


Locomotives

Steam Locomotives


Freight Equipment

Note, some of this equipment is shown after the MP purchase.


Passenger Information

Evansville, Terre Haute & Chicago Rwy was formed on June 2, 1869 and was purchased by Chicago & Eastern Illinois on December 27, 1899.


Structures


Routes/Maps


Models

Manuf Gauge Model Man # Mod # Remark
MicroTrains N 40' Standard Box Car, Single Door 20560 3500
MicroTrains N 40' Standard Box Car, Single Door 20560 3507 Windy City Special 3-Pack
MicroTrains N 50' Rib Side Box Car, Plug Door w/o Roofwalk 27030 252855
MicroTrains N 50' Rib Side Box Car, Plug Door w/o Roofwalk 27030 252882


Other C&EI Sites

    Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Historical Society
    101 West Jackson Ave.
    Watseka, IL 60970


Last Updated - 08 Aug 2021