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Illinois Central plans vast Markham yard between Homewood and Harvey
Illinois Central Railroad unveils a major expansion to create Markham yard to handle growing freight traffic. The two unit hump-type complex will classify north and south bound traffic with 20 receiving tracks each, capacity for thousands of cars, a large transfer station near 171st street, extensive mechanical facilities, round houses, water and drainage systems, subways for rider cars, and electro pneumatic interlocking.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Chisage River
Ruiverdale
Homewood
Harvey
Markham Yard
Wildwood
Fordham
South Water Street
171St Street
Delvery
Tulinoig Central Railroad
165Th Street
Center Avenue
Calumet River
147Th Street
161St Street
Tyle