ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY
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Photographer note: Many of the following views in this Illinois Central section were not only from the collection of, but were probably taken by, Paul Eilenburger. Unfortunately, in many cases he left no information as to what views were his and what views were not.
IC 4-6-4 #1Image, Illinois Central rebuild 4-6-4 #1 1942 Order No. IC01I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection A very well balanced looking piece of machinery, this powerful Illinois Central 4-6-4 #1, just rebuilt from former 2-8-4 #7038, graces the lens. Written on the bottom of the original print "EN.G by WAR 1/1942". -------------------- IC ELECTRIC, CHICAGO
Image, Illinois Central Elec. Train/Chicago Order No. IC09BHI Photographer: William Harry An Illinois Central 2-car electric train is seen leaving the Chicago Union Station Yard, 1961. This high quality image was made from the original 8" X 10" William Harry print. -------------------- IC 2-4-4 #201
Image, Illinois Central 2-4-4 #201 1948 Fair Order No. IC201I Photographer: Fred C. Stoes Illinois Central coal burner 2-4-4 #201, by now an antique, poses before the camera lens at the 1948 Chicago Railroad Fair. -------------------- IC 2-6-0 #488
Image, Early Illinois Central 2-6-0 #488 Order No. IC488I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection An early 1900's view of an Illinois Central Mogul locomotive #488 is presented in this very light and dark view. -------------------- IC 2-8-0 #906
Image, Illinois Central 2-8-0 Loco #906 Order No. IC906I, 11" X 17" IC906NI Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection An Illinoise Central Consolidation locomotive #906 is seen working a freight out of the yard. -------------------- IC 2-8-2 #1784
Image, Illinois Central 2-8-2 #1784 Order No. IC1784I, 11" X 17" IC1784NI Photographer: Paul Stringham A strong Illinois Central Mike #1784 poses in an unknown yard. -------------------- IC 4-6-0 #2012
Image, Illinois Central 4-6-0 #2012 Order No. IC2012I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection An early 1900's view of an Illinois Central ten-wheeler locomotive #2012 is captured before the lens. Though a little dark in some areas and light in others, the scene definitely captures the feel of this high-flyer. -------------------- IC 4-6-0 #2296
Image, Early Illinois Central 4-6-0 #2296 Order No. IC2296I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection In this earlier view an Illinois Central ten-wheeler #2296 sits with coal loaded, steam up and ready to go to work. -------------------- IC 2-10-2 #2730
Image, Illinois Central 2-10-2 #2730+ Order No. IC2730I Photographer: Paul Stringham Seen here, Illinois Central 2-10-2 locomotive #2730, with extra tender, runs light through the yard. -------------------- IC 0-10-0 #3602
Image, Illinois Central 0-10-0 switcher #3602 Order No. IC3602I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection A powerful, and somewhat rare, Illinois Central 0-10-0 yard switching locomotive #3602 is captured in this 1930's view. -------------------- IC 4-4-0 #4912
Image, Illinois Central 4-4-0 #4912, Memphis Order No. IC4912I, 11" X 17" IC4912NI Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection A graceful Illinois Central American locomotive #4912 is captured in this stunning view at Memphis, TN, August 1935. -------------------- IC 2-6-6-2 #6003
Image, Illinois Central 2-6-6-2 Loco #6003 Order No. IC6003I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection Illinois Central 2-6-6-2 articulated locomotive #6003 is captured on a curve! -------------------- IC 2-6-6-2 #6008
Image, Illinois Central 2-6-6-2 Loco #6008 Order No. IC6008I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection A weather-beaten Illinois Central 2-6-6-2 articulated locomotive #6008 is captured one very bright day! -------------------- IC 2-8-4 #7042
Image, Illinois Central 2-8-4 #7042 Order No. IC7042I Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection In this strong view Illinois Central 2-8-4 locomotive #7042 is captured for posterity. -------------------- IC 2-8-4 #8019
Image, Illinois Central 2-8-4 #8019 Order No. IC8019I, 11" X 17" IC8019NI Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection In this fine view an Illinois Central Berkshire locomotive #8019 is ready to take on a heavy freight consist. -------------------- IC 2-8-4 #8021
Image, Illinois Central 2-8-4 #8021 Order No. IC8021I, 11" X 17" IC8021NI Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection In this strong view Illinois Central 2-8-4 locomotive #8021 is captured for posterity. -------------------- IC 2-8-4 #8045
Image, Illinois Central heavy 2-8-4 #8045 Order No. IC8045I, 11" X 17" IC8045NI Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection An Illinois Central 2-8-4 heavy duty locomotive #8045 graces the rails in this mommentary pose. -------------------- IC 2-8-4 #8049
Image, Illinois Central heavy 2-8-4 #8049 Order No. IC8049I, 11" X 17" IC8049NI Original photograph from the Paul Eilenburger Collection An Illinois Central 2-8-4 heavy duty locomotive #8049 graces the rails in this mommentary pose. -------------------
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