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Dolton in 1939
Title:  Dolton in 1939
Description:  The parallel IHB/B&OCT, with the C&EI running north/south, and the PRR Panhandle Line running northwest.
Photo Date:  6/1/1939  Upload Date: 1/5/2006 9:19:44 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Jamie Joyce
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  1852   Comments: 1
CEI 2-8-2 #1912 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 2-8-2 #1912 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Poised in the massive Dolton, IL yard and ready for its next assignment is Chicago & Eastern Illinois 2-8-2 Mikado #1912. Built by Alco-Brooks in September of 1912, the loco was both powerful and fast making it a great addition to the roster. After nearly 38 years of service, the loco was dismantled by C&EI in April of 1947. Original specs - serial #51857, N-1 class, 63" drivers, 175 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine weight of 300,000 lb, tractive effort of 55,533 lb. This is a Sid Davies photo
Photo Date:  5/12/1940  Upload Date: 7/28/2025 3:59:30 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  CEI 1912(2-8-2)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
CEI 2-8-2 #1953 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 2-8-2 #1953 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Nice example of a 1923 Alco built 2-8-2 Mikado, this time heading up a freight train in the massive C&EI Yards in Dolton, IL. W.C. Whittaker photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1946  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 6:01:24 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CEI 1953(2-8-2)
Views:  704   Comments: 0
CEI 2-8,2 #1928 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 2-8,2 #1928 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Sitting with a full head of steam in the Dolton, IL, yard is this 1918 Alco-Schenectady built 2-8-2 Mikado, #1928. Specs - class N 2, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,000 lb, tractive effort of 54,779 lb. With the exception of 1930 (boiler explosion), all retired August 1949 to Augsst 1950. Harold K. Vollrath photo
Photo Date:  10/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/23/2017 3:57:43 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  CEI 1928(2-8-2)
Views:  708   Comments: 0
CEI 2-8-2 #1947 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 2-8-2 #1947 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Standing in their massive yard at Dolton, IL (now UP), this C&EI 2-8-2 is a good example of a hard working 1922 Alco built Mikado. Sid Davies photo
Photo Date:  10/12/1947  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 6:00:34 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CEI 1947(2-8-2)
Views:  666   Comments: 0
CEI 0-8-0 #1801 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 0-8-0 #1801 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Here is a beefy 0-8-0 switcher working the C&EI yards at Dolton, IL. Couldn't find much information on this locomotive - possibly an inhouse rebuild of an early loco. W.C. Whittaker photo
Photo Date:  6/13/1948  Upload Date: 8/22/2014 9:44:59 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CEI 1801(0-8-0)
Views:  907   Comments: 1
CEI 2-8-2 #1956 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 2-8-2 #1956 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Standing in the massive C&EI yard at Dolton, IL (now UP property), this 1923 Alco built 2-8-2 Mikado waits for its next crew and assignment. Sid Davies photo.
Photo Date:  8/21/1949  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 6:01:43 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CEI 1956(2-8-2)
Views:  684   Comments: 0
CEI 2-8-2 #1902 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Title:  CEI 2-8-2 #1902 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Description:  Bulilt by Alco-Brooks in September of 1912 as CEI 2-8-2 Mikado #1902, the loco served as power for passenger and freight trains during its days of service. It was finally sold for scrap to Briggs & Turivas in March of 1950 when diesels took over the duties. Original specs - N-1 class, 63" drivers, 175 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine weight of 300,000 lb, tractive effort of 55,533 lb. This is a W.C. Whittaker photo.
Photo Date:  9/10/1949  Upload Date: 7/28/2025 3:59:23 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  CEI 1902(2-8-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
C&EI 1407
Title:  C&EI 1407
Description:  C&EI 1407 was at Dolton Yard, shortly after the Mopac takeover.
Photo Date:  10/14/1960  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 4:17:26 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEI 1407(F3A)
Views:  3804   Comments: 0
CHTT 133
Title:  CHTT 133
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/1961  Upload Date: 3/14/2020 5:46:41 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  W.D. Volkmer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CHTT 133(SW7)
Views:  1064   Comments: 0
PRR 7253
Title:  PRR 7253
Description:  Heading up a 4 GP unit freight, #7253 was caught with a string of freight cars heading toward Dolton, IL, junction on this March day in 1963. Built in 1959 by EMD for the Pennsy, this 1750 hp unit survived the PC marger. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  6/1/1963  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 5:23:37 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 7253(GP9)
Views:  1112   Comments: 0
C&EI 206
Title:  C&EI 206
Description:  Getting sand?
Photo Date:  3/31/1964  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 10:41:36 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CEI 206(GP7)
Views:  2179   Comments: 0
Posing in a Light Snow
Title:  Posing in a Light Snow
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/31/1964  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 10:41:37 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEI 209(GP7) CEI 126(SW7)
Views:  2776   Comments: 0
C&EI 218
Title:  C&EI 218
Description:  C&EI 218 was later Mopac 83, L&N 397, L&N 2239:2 and finally L&N 2377 before being scrapped.
Photo Date:  10/4/1967  Upload Date: 10/9/2008 11:09:30 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEI 218(GP7)
Views:  2511   Comments: 0
MP 427 at Dolton
Title:  MP 427 at Dolton
Description:  L A Hastman photo
Photo Date:  9/13/1969  Upload Date: 9/24/2025 11:40:47 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  L A Hastman
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MP 427(GP18) MP 482(GP18)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
LN FP7A #670
Title:  LN FP7A #670
Description:  This all black paint scheme for the L&N freight lcoos was one of the most unflattering concepts any railroad tried. Penn Central also tried it as well as a few Conrail until smarter heads prevailed. Loco history - EMD, August of 1949, Serial #7535 ex-MP 933, nee-CEI 1600 Note the ouline of the MP emblem on the nose. This is a Paul C. Hunnell photo.
Photo Date:  8/1/1970  Upload Date: 2/5/2025 4:50:50 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  LN 670(FP7A)
Views:  626   Comments: 0
LN F7A #806 - Louisville & Nashville
Title:  LN F7A #806 - Louisville & Nashville
Description:  Nice shot of L&N F7A #806 built by EMD in April of 1950 as it rolls through Dolton, IL. According to an online source, this-unit was rebuilt in November of 1957 with new F-9 style body but still has F7A builder's plate. Paul C. Hunnell photo
Photo Date:  9/7/1970  Upload Date: 5/7/2019 4:55:48 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  LN 806(F7A)
Views:  786   Comments: 0
MoPac 509
Title:  MoPac 509
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 10:41:42 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 509(GP18)
Views:  1304   Comments: 4
C&EI 655 and 660
Title:  C&EI 655 and 660
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 10:41:38 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CEI 655(GP35) MP 660(GP35)
Views:  3769   Comments: 3
C&EI 83
Title:  C&EI 83
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 10:41:34 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEI 83(GP7)
Views:  1613   Comments: 1
LN 399
Title:  LN 399
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/15/2007 4:35:59 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LN 399(GP7)
Views:  1622   Comments: 1
LN 4010,1020,and 3004
Title:  LN 4010,1020,and 3004
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/15/2007 4:35:56 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LN 4010(GP38) LN 1020(GP30) LN 3004(GP40)
Views:  1918   Comments: 0
LN 451
Title:  LN 451
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/15/2007 4:36:01 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LN 451(GP7)
Views:  1279   Comments: 0
LN 532
Title:  LN 532
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/1971  Upload Date: 3/15/2007 4:36:02 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LN 532(GP9)
Views:  1240   Comments: 0
SBD 6724
Title:  SBD 6724
Description:  exact date unknown
Photo Date:  1/1/1973  Upload Date: 8/15/2016 1:14:49 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Tim Vermande
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBD 6724(GP40)
Views:  963   Comments: 1
Baltimore & Ohio GP30 #6927
Title:  Baltimore & Ohio GP30 #6927
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency.
Photo Date:  9/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 9:42:21 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 6927(GP30)
Views:  1201   Comments: 0
Baltimore & Ohio GP7 #6424
Title:  Baltimore & Ohio GP7 #6424
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. Dolton Crossing.
Photo Date:  9/1/1973  Upload Date: 12/10/2006 10:02:49 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 6424(GP7)
Views:  1093   Comments: 0
Southern GP38-2 #5094 (Brand New Delivery)
Title:  Southern GP38-2 #5094 (Brand New Delivery)
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  10/1/1973  Upload Date: 8/24/2006 9:51:09 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 5094(GP38-2)
Views:  1158   Comments: 1
Chicago & Eastern Illinois (MoPac) GP7 #90
Title:  Chicago & Eastern Illinois (MoPac) GP7 #90
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  10/1/1973  Upload Date: 5/25/2006 10:53:15 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEI 90(GP7)
Views:  1582   Comments: 2
B&O GP40-2 #GM50
Title:  B&O GP40-2 #GM50
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  11/1/1973  Upload Date: 6/17/2006 7:50:49 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO GM50(GP40-2)
Views:  7247   Comments: 8
Missouri Pacific GP7 #77
Title:  Missouri Pacific GP7 #77
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  11/1/1973  Upload Date: 5/26/2006 4:50:47 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 77(RS11)
Views:  2028   Comments: 2
B&O GP40 #3710
Title:  B&O GP40 #3710
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  12/1/1973  Upload Date: 4/18/2006 7:17:57 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 3710(GP40)
Views:  1217   Comments: 0
Baltimore & Ohio GP40 #3747
Title:  Baltimore & Ohio GP40 #3747
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency.
Photo Date:  1/3/1974  Upload Date: 12/7/2006 10:42:00 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 3747(GP40)
Views:  1104   Comments: 0
Penn Central SD45 #6110
Title:  Penn Central SD45 #6110
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/3/1974  Upload Date: 4/18/2006 3:27:11 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6110(SD45)
Views:  2924   Comments: 0
B&O GP30 #6967
Title:  B&O GP30 #6967
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/3/1974  Upload Date: 4/21/2006 7:33:36 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 6967(GP30)
Views:  1094   Comments: 0
B&O GP40 #4050
Title:  B&O GP40 #4050
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/3/1974  Upload Date: 4/21/2006 7:33:38 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 4050(GP40)
Views:  1287   Comments: 1
B&O GP40 #3747
Title:  B&O GP40 #3747
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/3/1974  Upload Date: 4/21/2006 11:53:34 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BO 3747(GP40)
Views:  816   Comments: 0
Missouri Pacific (T&P) GP7 #97
Title:  Missouri Pacific (T&P) GP7 #97
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/3/1974  Upload Date: 5/26/2006 4:50:49 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 97(GP7)
Views:  1796   Comments: 0
Penn Central GP40 #3047
Title:  Penn Central GP40 #3047
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. Dolton Crossing.
Photo Date:  1/21/1974  Upload Date: 7/24/2006 8:07:01 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 3047(GP40) PC 6006(SD35)
Views:  1650   Comments: 1
Pair of Milwaukee Road GP9s with Transfer Run
Title:  Pair of Milwaukee Road GP9s with Transfer Run
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/21/1974  Upload Date: 8/24/2006 6:50:38 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 233(GP9) MILW 205(GP9)
Views:  2467   Comments: 1
SP Tunnel Motor #9324 (Being Delivered)
Title:  SP Tunnel Motor #9324 (Being Delivered)
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Pizrsol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. C&EI Dolton Yard.
Photo Date:  2/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/14/2006 9:54:13 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9324(SD45T-2)
Views:  1259   Comments: 0
SP Tunnel Motor #9320 (Being Delivered)
Title:  SP Tunnel Motor #9320 (Being Delivered)
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. C&EI Dolton Yard.
Photo Date:  2/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/14/2006 9:54:16 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9320(SD45T-2)
Views:  1168   Comments: 0
B&O F7B #5515
Title:  B&O F7B #5515
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  2/1/1974  Upload Date: 4/21/2006 8:07:35 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 5515(F7B)
Views:  1965   Comments: 1
B&O GP30 #6915
Title:  B&O GP30 #6915
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  2/1/1974  Upload Date: 4/21/2006 8:07:38 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BO 6915(GP30)
Views:  1219   Comments: 0
Missouri Pacific GP7 #163
Title:  Missouri Pacific GP7 #163
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 5/26/2006 4:50:51 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MP 163(GP7)
Views:  1204   Comments: 0
CEI 85
Title:  CEI 85
Description:  CEI 85
Photo Date:  3/16/1974  Upload Date: 4/17/2022 5:42:35 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Ronald A Plazzotta
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CEI 85(GP7)
Views:  658   Comments: 0
Penn Central SD35 #6028
Title:  Penn Central SD35 #6028
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  4/1/1974  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 9:42:10 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6028(SD35)
Views:  1292   Comments: 2
Penn Central U30B #2836
Title:  Penn Central U30B #2836
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  4/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/3/2006 9:37:40 AM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 2836(U30B)
Views:  1538   Comments: 2
SP Tunnel Motor #9322 (Being Delivered)
Title:  SP Tunnel Motor #9322 (Being Delivered)
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. C&EI Dolton Zard.
Photo Date:  4/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/14/2006 9:54:18 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9322(SD45T-2)
Views:  985   Comments: 0
SP Tunnel Motoh #9333 (Being Delivered)
Title:  SP Tunnel Motoh #9333 (Being Delivered)
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. C&EI Dolton Yard.
Photo Date:  4/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/14/2006 9:54:20 PM
Location:  Dolton, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SP 9333(SD45T-2)
Views:  1156   Comments: 0


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