N&W GP40 #1372 with commuter train?

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As others have pointed out, the N&W inherited the Orland Park commuter 
service from the Wabash as a result of the October 16, 1964, inclusion of 
the Wabash into the N&W.

As additional info, ten surplus N&W cars were converted into Orland Park 
commuter cars by increasing the seating capacity to 82 passengers each. 
Eight Class Pm (former Pocahontas) cars in series 1720-1732 were converted 
and renumbered 1001-1008 inc. in 1969-70, and two Class P3 (former Powhatan 
Arrow) cars 537 and 534 were converted and renumbered 1009 and 1010 in 1975.

This service is now provided by METRA.

Gordon Hamilton

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Subject: N&W GP40 #1372 with commuter train?



> RailPictures.net image of N&W GP40 #1372 with a tuscan red passenger train

> in tow. Remarks claim its a commuter train?? Did the N&W do commuter

> service in Chicago? Sharp looking train for a commuter. :-)

>

> http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=297255

>

> - Roger Link (who knows little about N&W passenger service)

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