Dec
09
2006
As reported in
Crain's Chicago Business, Finkl Steel has been
sold and will shut down their plant at Cortland and the river where
they have operated since 1902. This event will mark the end of
operations on the Deerline Line.
Dec
09
2006
A new shortline, the Chicago Terminal Railroad, is set to take over operations from CP Rail on the former Milwaukee Road lines later this month. Chicago Terminal Railroad is part of the Chicago-based Iowa Eastern holding company which operates other shortlines.