Sunset Lines: The Story of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad, Vol. 1: Trackage

Sunset Lines: The Story of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad, Vol. 1: Trackage by Plachno, Larry. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780933449022.

Volume 1 in this series focuses on the routes and trackage owned and operated by the railroad and its predecessor, the Aurora, Elgin & Chicago. Perhaps the countrys first successful high-speed interurban, this railroad became an important link in the commuter network around Chicago. This book covers Samuel Insulls role, the Wells Terminal, shared trackage with the "L", Forest Park, Westchester and Mt. Carmel, Cook County, Wheaton, Aurora, Batavia, Elgin, and Geneva. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos as well as a short color section. With numerous maps including end paper map showing entire system. 160 pages.