November 1998.This picture is featured on the dust cover of "From the Lakes to the Gulf, The Illinois Central Railroad Story" by Alan Lind. This book, available from the Illinois Central Historical Society, covers the IC history and its predecessor lines from 1851 to 1992. GM&O lines & the ICG years are also covered. It contains over 150 b/w photos and 32 pages of colored photos of IC, GMO and ICG locomotives, stations and equipment. Each division of the IC is covered in almost mile to mile detail. Also included are several good maps.Order this 384 page hardcover book from the ICHS Company Store for $45.00 (LIST PRICE 48.50.)


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