Chi Switching Group Outing for April 2007

[mark_k]

In light of the upcoming closings of Finkl Steel and Peerless Confection I\'d like to propose a group outing to witness the last or close-to-last service at these sites. It\'s a bit far into the future to know when the last service will be, but let\'s at least get the ball rolling.

I assume Tuesday and/or Thursday service for Peerless.

I\'ll be flying in from NYC so I\'m not as flexible as most of you. Still want to give it a shot though.

Any takers?

[chuck]

Work for me is pretty much week to week knowing if I can take time off.  So when I date is decided I will do my best.

Sounds like a plan,
Chuck

[tom mann]

I might be able to make a trip for Thursday.

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Thomas Mann
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[cnwnorthline]

Hi,

It would be cool to get together with people who appreciate this area as much as I do.  Because of school, however, the only day that would work for me would be April 12 (possibly April 10).

Would this work for anyone else?

-Matt

[mark_k]

Tuesday 10 April would work better for me than Thursday 12 April. I was thinking about flying in that weekend (Saturday the 8th).

[mark_k]

OK I\'ll officially be in town for Easter weekend, through Tuesday 10 April. If anyone wants to get together for a Chicago Switching gathering during that time I\'m open to suggestions.

Sadly no Peerless service, but I\'m sure there will be plenty of other diversions.

[cnwnorthline]

Hi,

I forgot to reply, but I\'m planning on heading down that same day.  Where you just planning on focusing on the North side?

-Matt

[mark_k]

North Side and possibly stuff along the South Branch (north and west of Chinatown). Street, switching and industrial trackage.

Are you coming down for Tuesday the 10th?

[djohanns]

Any update on when this outing is taking place?

I would be very interested in joining as long as there is a few days notice so I can plan taking vacation time.

Dan J
Evanston

[mark_k]

Guys,

I\'m looking at a few possibilities.

Easter Sunday -- No train ops that day, but street traffic will be relatively light for most of the morning provided we get an early enough start. Ample parking abounds. Lots of time to tour, take pix, talk.

Tuesday 10 April -- Trains potentially operating, but no idea as to exact times and locations. I need to leave for the airport in the late afternoon unfortunately.

Saturday the 7th also possible. Again, no trains though.

[djohanns]

My vote would be for the Tuesday because of the chance of seeing ops, but Sat/Sun would work for me as well.

Dan J

[cnwnorthline]

Hi,

I\'ve set aside Tuesday, April 10 for a visit.  There is a chance that Saturday would work but Tuesday would be much better.  And, of course, I\'d like to see something running!

-Matt

[mark_k]

Tuesday 10 April 2007 it is: We can meet early-mid AM at the Tom Burke Starbucks on North & Kingsbury (200 W. North Ave).

There\'s a good amount of seating there. Details, times, etc. TBD closer to the date.

[chuck]

Just throwing this out there...  If you want to see that southside operation, head there first.  They seem to get things going around 8AM.  Not sure about their other line around 31st & Kedzie.  CTR doesn\'t really seem to get moving till after 11AM.

Chuck

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[tom mann]

If you meet up, please take some group shots and I\'ll post them to the aboutus/contributors section.

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tom mann
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