FIRST - Glen Ellyn Train
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N 41° 52.591 W 088° 03.897
16T E 411632 N 4636613
Galena and Chicago Union Railroad began train service Glen Ellyn in 1849.
Waymark Code: WM4RZ9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2008
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It was a big day. Everyone who could get there was on hand applauding old Deacon Landy as he ran down the tracks ringing a welcoming cowbell. An assortment of drummers and fifers escorted the awesome ten-ton locomotive as it slowly pulled coaches filled with waving passengers.
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Date of FIRST: 10/24/1849
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