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Hulett Automatic Ore Unloaders Home Page
The 'Hulett,' a highly efficient ore unloading machine unique to the Great Lakes, was invented by Clevelander George Hulett in 1898. Over 75 Huletts were built, revolutionizing ore shipping. These Cleveland Huletts [photograph on postcard], electrically-powered with 17-ton capacity buckets, standing some 10 stories tall and weighing in at 880 tons, were built in 1912, and unloaded ore boats continuously until 1992.
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I&M Rail Link Unofficial Web Page
The I&M Rail Link, owned by the Washington Corporation, operated 1,385 miles of trackage in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The lines were acquired in from the Canadian Pacific Railway, which were originally built by the Milwaukee Road and its predecessors. The railroad commenced operations at 12:01 p.m. April 5, 1997.
In late 2001 the Washington Corp. looked to divest itself of the railroad claiming it unprofitable. On July 29, 2002 the assets of the I&M Rail Link, LLC were officially transferred to the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern, which is owned by the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern subsidiary, Cedar American Railroad Holdings. Operations were curtailed at 12:01 p.m. on that date.
Info: URL: http://www.illinirail.com/imrl/ (Added: 28-Jan-2001)
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Illinois Railnet Railfan Guide
The Illinois Railnet operates two seperated BNSF brachlines in northern Illinois. The Illinois Railway, a subsidiary of Omnitrax, commenced operations on May 1, 2005 after purchasing the Illinois Railnet from owner North American Railnet. Illinois Railway operates four separate ex-BNSF lines in Northern Illinois.
Info: URL: http://www.illinirail.com/railnet/ (Added: 31-Oct-2003)
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Iowa Interstate - Unofficial Photo Archive and Railfan's Guide
Welcome Iowa Interstate Enthusiasts! The Unofficial Iowa Interstate Photo Archive and Railfan's Guide is dedicated to covering the past and present of Iowa Interstate (IAIS), one of the older and more successful of America's regional railroad spin-offs.
Born from the ashes of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific in 1984, Iowa Interstate operates about 500 miles of railroad, centered around the ex-CRIP main from Bureau, IL, west through the Quad Cities and Des Moines into Council Bluffs, IA. Additionally, they reach eastward to Blue Island, IL, via CSX and Metra trackage rights, and south to Peoria, IL, as well as operating several small branches off the main line. This site is meant to assist already avid IAIS enthusiasts, encourage new ones, and provide information to those just dropping in for a visit.
Info: URL: http://www.iaisrailfans.org/ (Added: 3-Sep-2000)
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Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Unofficial Web Page
Information on the "Coolest" Railroad in the Upper Midwest. The Iowa, Chicago and Eastern is owned by Cedar American Rail Holdings, a subsidiary of the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern. Created by the purchase of the I&M Rail Link LLC, IC&E commenced operations on July 30th, 2002. The 1400 mile line, based in Davenport, IA, serves the states of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Principal commodities include chemicals, coal, steel, automobiles, and agricultural products. Train dispatching is performed at a joint DM&E/IC&E facility in Sioux Falls, SD. On October 30th, 2008, the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern and its parent company, DM&E, were merged into the Canadian Pacific as its subsidiary Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern.
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