Springfield, IL
Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad
History
The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad (C&IM) acquired the Chicago, Peoria, & St. Louis Railroad Railroad Yard located in Springfield, Illinois in 1926. Below are photos and maps found while researching the B&O railroad that passed through Springfield. The facility was located north of Avenue Tower where the B&O turned west through town along the track shared with the Illinois Central Railroad.
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1952
Sangamon Valley Collection
Larry Senalik
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1952
Sangamon Valley Collection
Larry Senalik
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1952
Sangamon Valley Collection
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Roundhouse
Phillip Prior
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard
Phillip Prior
Chicago, Peoria, & St. Louis Railroad Yard 1917 Sanborn Map
Sanborn™ Fire Insurance Map Provided Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1938 Aerial Photo
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1946 Aerial Photo
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1956 Aerial Photo
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1964 Aerial Photo
Springfield, Illinois Chicago and Illinois Midland Railroad Yard 1971 Aerial Photo
