The EJ&E ran the Rock Islands line from Joliet to Peoria IL on a 60 day Directed Service order in May and June. The J attempted to buy this line from the Rock's Trustee but B&OCT (Chessie) made ... (more)
Northern Indiana Public Service did a test burn of Colorado Coal. Three trainloads were routed from the Converse Mine to Joliet via the SP where their power was cut off and the J power backed ont... (more)