I use the word forgotten rather than abandoned because these cars are all owned by our local tourist railroad, and have sort of be left to rot (Used for parts and possible restoration.. eventually) in their boneyard. Anyways, I regularly volunteer there and photograph their events and trains which also comes with the privilege of getting access to the off limit areas.
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The double decker is a retired Metra car from Chicago.
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Some box cars rotting away in front of an abandoned elevator, with a still in use elevator in the background. Still looking for a POE for the elevator on the right hand side.
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Inside the cab of an old electric locomotive that came from the Utah Copper Company in Bingham, Utah.
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This is a nice wide shot showing the electric locomotive some boxcar, a luggage car and a calf locomotive.
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This locomotive was built in 1940, after use on a few different railroads it was brought here and turned into a static display due to lack of funds for restoration.
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Another doubledecker, this one coming out of service from Kansas City.
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Lost back in the wooded area of the property are a few vintage crossing signs.
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This is a car from the Chicago South Shore & South Bend, it has been used for parts and now the roof is caving in.
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Unfortunately I haven't gotten many good interior shots, this is the interior of an old wooden caboose, like most things on the property it has fallen victim to vandalism and theft.
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Here is one final shot, it's not abandoned but still one of my favorite photos from a special night run they ran.
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