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Viewing Album:  My Hometown Railroad, C&NW
 
By:Tom Harris
Dates:11/29/2010 - 11/29/2010
Album Info:These are my first pictures of trains, a humble start to rail photography. Please note, not all dates given are true.
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A Trio Of Locomotives For The Day's Work
Title:  A Trio Of Locomotives For The Day's Work
Description:  Date unknown. Three locomotives in Pecatonica was a rare sight.
Photo Date:  5/19/1969  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 8:57:02 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  974   Comments: 0
1. Ready to go west
Title:  1. Ready to go west
Description:  Train for Winnebago, Pecatonica and Freeport.
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 12:33:32 PM
Location:  Rockford, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  716   Comments: 1
2. J.I. Case Plant in the Background
Title:  2. J.I. Case Plant in the Background
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 3:46:31 PM
Location:  Rockford, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  838   Comments: 1
3. Coming Up On Daisyfield Rd.
Title:  3. Coming Up On Daisyfield Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 3:57:06 PM
Location:  Rockford, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
4. Crossing Daisyfield Rd.
Title:  4. Crossing Daisyfield Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 4:02:09 PM
Location:  Rockford, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
5. Crossing Daisyfield Rd.
Title:  5. Crossing Daisyfield Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 5:01:21 PM
Location:  Rockford, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  443   Comments: 0
6. Westward to Winnebago, IL.
Title:  6. Westward to Winnebago, IL.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 5:04:48 PM
Location:  Rockford, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
7. Ready to Switch
Title:  7. Ready to Switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 5:20:10 PM
Location:  Winnebago, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  536   Comments: 1
8. Switching
Title:  8. Switching
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 9:50:58 PM
Location:  Winnebago, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  325   Comments: 2
9. Next Stop, Pecatonica
Title:  9. Next Stop, Pecatonica
Description:  Crossing Comly Rd.
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 9:54:25 PM
Location:  Winnebago, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  505   Comments: 1
10. Arrival in Pecatonica
Title:  10. Arrival in Pecatonica
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/1972  Upload Date: 11/29/2010 10:04:29 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
Westbound
Title:  Westbound
Description:  Sep. 1967, CNW 1658 at Main St. grade crossing.
Photo Date:  9/29/1967  Upload Date: 11/30/2010 10:31:20 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1658(GP7)
Views:  644   Comments: 2
1. 1270 and Crew
Title:  1. 1270 and Crew
Description:  On the Reed St. crossing.
Photo Date:  6/9/1971  Upload Date: 12/1/2010 6:26:13 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
2. 1270 and Crew
Title:  2. 1270 and Crew
Description:  Working behind the Dean's plant.
Photo Date:  6/9/1971  Upload Date: 12/1/2010 6:41:28 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
3. 1270 and Crew
Title:  3. 1270 and Crew
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/1971  Upload Date: 12/1/2010 6:44:18 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
4. 1270 and Crew
Title:  4. 1270 and Crew
Description:  An industrial scene in a small town.
Photo Date:  6/9/1971  Upload Date: 12/1/2010 6:47:48 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
1. CNW 1270
Title:  1. CNW 1270
Description:  Moving tank cars around for KC Soil. These have annhydrous ammonia for farmers.
Photo Date:  7/23/1972  Upload Date: 12/3/2010 7:53:32 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
2. CNW 1270
Title:  2. CNW 1270
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/1972  Upload Date: 12/3/2010 8:00:05 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
3. CNW 1270
Title:  3. CNW 1270
Description:  Shuttling cars for KC Soil.
Photo Date:  7/23/1972  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 11:23:41 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
4. CNW 1270
Title:  4. CNW 1270
Description:  West end of Pec's rail facilities.
Photo Date:  7/23/1972  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 11:49:54 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  169   Comments: 0
1. East of Main St.
Title:  1. East of Main St.
Description:  Backing down to the Dean's plant. Nearby is the Pecatonica Produce and Supply Co.
Photo Date:  5/3/1971  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 11:53:42 AM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  456   Comments: 0
2. Crossing Main St.
Title:  2. Crossing Main St.
Description:  Behind the 1270 is Pecatonica Produce and Supply Co. The white sliding door to the left was where 40 foot boxcars adapted for grain loading were spotted. The rail was too light for covered hoppers. Those were the days!
Photo Date:  5/3/1971  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 12:00:47 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  516   Comments: 2
3. On the Move to Dean's
Title:  3. On the Move to Dean's
Description:  The elevator on the left was destroyed after it caught fire years ago.
Photo Date:  5/3/1971  Upload Date: 12/4/2010 12:12:01 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
1. 1271 Arrives
Title:  1. 1271 Arrives
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/30/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 2:30:23 PM
Location:  Winnebago, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1271(SW1)
Views:  560   Comments: 0
2. CNW 1270
Title:  2. CNW 1270
Description:  Hoisington Rd. crossing enroute to Pecatonica, IL., after clearing the U.S. 20, at grade, crossing.
Photo Date:  8/30/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 2:43:17 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
Parked
Title:  Parked
Description:  The crew is probably in a downtown restaurant. It happened often.
Photo Date:  7/14/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 3:35:24 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
1. CNW 1271
Title:  1. CNW 1271
Description:  The clean appearing 1271 wears her colors and herald proudly.
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 3:40:11 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1271(SW1)
Views:  643   Comments: 0
2. CNW 1271
Title:  2. CNW 1271
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 3:45:48 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1271(SW1)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
1. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  1. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description:  The crew is probably in a downtown restaurant. It happened often.
Photo Date:  7/10/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 3:49:47 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
2. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  2. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/10/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 3:55:48 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
3. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  3. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/10/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 4:01:24 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
4. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  4. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description:  KC Soil's ammonia storage tank and in-the-field tanks appear to the right.
Photo Date:  7/10/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 4:16:52 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  178   Comments: 0
1. A Geep and an SW1
Title:  1. A Geep and an SW1
Description:  As far as I know, SW1's did not have MU connections.
Photo Date:  11/15/1969  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 8:41:39 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  161   Comments: 0
2. A Geep and an SW1
Title:  2. A Geep and an SW1
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/15/1969  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 8:46:45 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  148   Comments: 0
ICRR Boxcar and CNW 1599
Title:  ICRR Boxcar and CNW 1599
Description:  Date unknown. CNW 1599 moves a cut of boxcars over Main St. Fastened to the elevator is a sign, " NO CLEARANCE for man on side of car "
Photo Date:  9/29/1969  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 8:48:53 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1599(GP7)
Views:  421   Comments: 0
CNW 1270
Title:  CNW 1270
Description:  Behind the 1270 is Reed St. crossing
Photo Date:  4/28/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 8:57:34 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
1. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  1. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description:  At the CNW, MILW Rd crossing.
Photo Date:  7/16/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 9:27:33 PM
Location:  Freeport, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
2. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  2. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 9:32:16 PM
Location:  Freeport, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  399   Comments: 0
3. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  3. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description:  Pulling up to the back of the ICRR depot.
Photo Date:  7/16/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 9:36:07 PM
Location:  Freeport, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
4. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Title:  4. CNW 1270 and Caboose
Description:  Returning eastbound at the Dakota Rd. crossing. Note the wig-wag signal on the right.
Photo Date:  7/16/1971  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 9:41:08 PM
Location:  Freeport, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 1270(SW1)
Views:  616   Comments: 0
CNW 1599 and a SW1 Teamup
Title:  CNW 1599 and a SW1 Teamup
Description:  Westbound at Ridott, IL.
Photo Date:  11/20/1969  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 9:49:30 PM
Location:  Ridott, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 1599(GP7)
Views:  447   Comments: 0
Grain Facility
Title:  Grain Facility
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/20/1969  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 10:00:56 PM
Location:  Ridott, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  200   Comments: 0
Hi-rail Truck
Title:  Hi-rail Truck
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/18/1967  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 10:05:26 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  284   Comments: 0
United Petroleum Gas
Title:  United Petroleum Gas
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/18/1967  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 10:07:38 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Texas South-Eastern RR Boxcar
Title:  Texas South-Eastern RR Boxcar
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/18/1967  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 10:26:04 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  320   Comments: 0
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Ry. Boxcar
Title:  Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Ry. Boxcar
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/18/1967  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 10:28:14 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  427   Comments: 0
Duluth Winnepeg & Pacific Boxcar
Title:  Duluth Winnepeg & Pacific Boxcar
Description:  Behind the Dean's plant.
Photo Date:  9/22/1969  Upload Date: 12/6/2010 10:31:09 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  369   Comments: 0
Tank Cars
Title:  Tank Cars
Description:  Annhydrous ammonia tank cars spotted for K.C. Soil during corn planting season.
Photo Date:  5/29/1970  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 7:27:06 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  217   Comments: 0
OK Brand Boxcar
Title:  OK Brand Boxcar
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/29/1970  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 7:32:54 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  674   Comments: 1
Track Removed
Title:  Track Removed
Description:  The end of rail service is imminent. Trucking has a future.
Photo Date:  4/29/1972  Upload Date: 1/15/2011 7:36:58 PM
Location:  Pecatonica, IL
Author:  Tom Harris
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  225   Comments: 0

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