Years and years ago I chanced upon a magazine article about the Little Joes, and have had a soft spot for them ever since. Got to ride the more modern variant of the South Shore a decade-and-a-half ago. Great fun.
Love it! Years ago (1950's) used to get on the South Shore in downtown South Bend (in front of the LaSalle Hotel, I think) for day trips to various Chicago attractions.
This reminds me of riding on the Edison cars of the Erie-Lackawanna in the 1970's. I was a tower man at Dover, NJ then. The horns and running noise are similar. I own a number of your videos, great quality and value. Thanks to the efforts of all the rail fans who recorded these now defunct railroads.
I still remember my visit to the CSS&SB in 1981 ; the line was still operated with old, classic cars ; this remains one of my best railway experiences ! Greetings from Brussels, Belgium.
I can still remember, back in the 60s, when we'd go to the yards and watch the Little Joe engines at work. They were so large compared to the others. I don't know when they were retired but while they were on the job the South Shore sure had an interesting line-up. No steam, but they had massive electric. I don't think, beyond nostalgia, the SS being much more than a train. Nothing special, you took it into the city, or maybe for something else towards South Bend. In short, the SS didn't go anywhere unless you were a commuter or lived right along the tracks. They're finally changing that now with the extensions southeast thru Hammond and down towards Dyer and leafy, white suburbs. The roads in the Calumet Region are not enough to handle the amount of traffic there, mostly the trucks moving things around the industrial areas.
You used to be able to stand in between the cars in a vestibule with big open windows and enjoy the wind on the SS. I was always afraid to stick my head out much because the telephone poles seemed to be so close!
I wonder how the South shore line survived till 1977, was it enough passenger riders and freight business or just tried to cling on as long as possible while suffering financially.
South Shore passenger service was taken over by newly created NICTD in 1977. (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District) The government created it to save passenger service. The vintage orange cars were retired and we started to see Metra and other cars from the Chicago commuter trains on the line. South Shore kept the freight. IDK the financials or legalities of it all.
Nice little piece on the East Troy Museum line. And for those that may want to come and check it out, check the Elegant Farmer their products are delicious. I live in the Milwaukee metro area.
Ahh yes fond memories. I kissed my first girl on a late night South Shore train back in the day! Got her number but of course never saw her again! 😂😂😂❤❤❤
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I rode those old orange trains early 70s. From Michigan City to Chicago. Real nostalgia.
Years and years ago I chanced upon a magazine article about the Little Joes, and have had a soft spot for them ever since. Got to ride the more modern variant of the South Shore a decade-and-a-half ago. Great fun.
The "weathering" on the roofs of the cars is copper dust. It mixes with rain and starts to turn green if you leave it long enough. Cool video!
Love it! Years ago (1950's) used to get on the South Shore in downtown South Bend (in front of the LaSalle Hotel, I think) for day trips to various Chicago attractions.
My first ride was in 1954. I was 5. South Bend to Randolph st. station. I took super 8 movies in 1970 for last day of street running in So.Bend.
Did you ever digitize those movies? I still remember when the Big Orange cars came all the way to downtown South Bend.
This reminds me of riding on the Edison cars of the Erie-Lackawanna in the 1970's. I was a tower man at Dover, NJ then. The horns and running noise are similar. I own a number of your videos, great quality and value. Thanks to the efforts of all the rail fans who recorded these now defunct railroads.
South Shore is not defunct. Trains still run all day. 😂😂
I envision heaven as stepping into a green frog flag video, and I am sure I am not alone
You ain’t never lied bro I was thinking same while I was just staring at the screen
I have this Green Frog, South Shore RR video and highly recommend it for interurban traction fans.
I still remember my visit to the CSS&SB in 1981 ; the line was still operated with old, classic cars ; this remains one of my best railway experiences ! Greetings from Brussels, Belgium.
The classic America we all loved.
I can still remember, back in the 60s, when we'd go to the yards and watch the Little Joe engines at work. They were so large compared to the others. I don't know when they were retired but while they were on the job the South Shore sure had an interesting line-up. No steam, but they had massive electric. I don't think, beyond nostalgia, the SS being much more than a train. Nothing special, you took it into the city, or maybe for something else towards South Bend. In short, the SS didn't go anywhere unless you were a commuter or lived right along the tracks. They're finally changing that now with the extensions southeast thru Hammond and down towards Dyer and leafy, white suburbs. The roads in the Calumet Region are not enough to handle the amount of traffic there, mostly the trucks moving things around the industrial areas.
I knew, rode it, and loved it, grubby and worn out as it was. Little Joes and box cabs forever!
These old passenger cars sounds very much like the Old North Shore Line cars.
Great looking title!!!! Definitely interested in this!!! ❤
great video. I can remember the old electric buses but Dayton Ohio was the last place I saw them.
The good old times ..when LITTLE JOE WORKED.....just the magic past gone forvever....
Still no 700's. I guess nobody ever shot video of those.
You used to be able to stand in between the cars in a vestibule with big open windows and enjoy the wind on the SS. I was always afraid to stick my head out much because the telephone poles seemed to be so close!
❤thanks for sharing
I wonder how the South shore line survived till 1977, was it enough passenger riders and freight business or just tried to cling on as long as possible while suffering financially.
South Shore passenger service was taken over by newly created NICTD in 1977. (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District) The government created it to save passenger service. The vintage orange cars were retired and we started to see Metra and other cars from the Chicago commuter trains on the line. South Shore kept the freight. IDK the financials or legalities of it all.
@@spaceghost8995 I'm talki ng about before 1977
@@wence25games89 Well they were struggling obviously.
I saw some of those at the Illinois Railway Museum
Who's the narrator for this one? He sounds like Jack Nicholson.
What?! No boxcab footage?😢
Nice little piece on the East Troy Museum line. And for those that may want to come and check it out, check the Elegant Farmer their products are delicious. I live in the Milwaukee metro area.
Poor Mr. Dudley!
Ahh yes fond memories. I kissed my first girl on a late night South Shore train back in the day! Got her number but of course never saw her again! 😂😂😂❤❤❤
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Are the tracks gone now ?
No they are very very active still!
Great Video,Thanks for Sharing !😊