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<h1 align="center"><i>The North Western Chief</i></h1>
<p align="center">Special Chartered Train to the<br>
Illinois Railway Museum<br>
in Union, Illinois</p>
<p align="center"><i>Ride a Chartered Metra<font FACE="Symbol">�</font>
Commuter Streamliner<br>
to the Illinois Railway Museum</i></p>
<p align="center"><i>See Railroad History Come to Life at a "Museum in
Motion"</i></p>
<h2 align="center"><i>Sunday, July 9 -- One Day Only!</i></h2>
<ul>
<li>
<p align="left">Ride behind an antique steam locomotive, on a North Shore
Line interurban train, on a 1950s diesel-powered train, or on a
"caboose train" on a ten-mile round trip</li>
<li>
<p align="left">See and ride vintage streetcars and interurban cars; stem,
diesel and electric locomotives; passenger and freight cars -- the Illinois
Railway Museum has America's largest collection of historical railway
equipment</li>
<li>
<p align="left">Explore over two miles' worth of historic rail equipment
under roof, plus several authentic railroad structures and many other
outdoor displays of railroad-related artifacts</li>
<li>
<p align="left">See a special exhibit of Santa Fe Railway locos and cars, in
honor of the Santa Fe Railway Historical Society's annual convention</li>
</ul>
<p align="left"> Chicago is the "Railroad Capital"
of the world -- more freight cars pass through our town in a year than in any
other town on Earth. As the poet Carl Sandburg wrote, Chicago is 'A player with
railroads...the nation's freight handler...city of the big shoulders."<br>
<br>
The 20th Century Railroad Club invites you to join us on a
visit to the Golden Age of railroading, a time when Americans traveled
everywhere by streetcars, electric interurbans and, of course, stem-powered
passenger trains.<br>
<br>
Many examples of the trains of this era has been preserved
for all to enjoy at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, 70 miles northwest of
Chicago's Loop.<br>
<br>
In those "good old days," Chicagoans rode to work
in "Green Hornets" and "Red Rockets." Suburbanites rode on
the interurban cars of the North Shore Line, South Shore Line, and the "Roarin'
Elgin," as well as on steam-powered commuter trains.<br>
<br>
On Sunday afternoons, many families would board on one the
big interurban cars and ride to a "trolley park" at the end of the
line for a picnic and a pleasant day in the country, away from the noisy, dirty
and crowded city.<br>
<br>
By riding the <i>North Western Chief </i>to the Illinois
Railway Museum, you and your family and friends can sample all of these modes of
rail travel. And you'll learn a great deal about railroading, Chicago style, at
this unique "Museum in Motion."<br>
<br>
A visit to IRM is not only exciting, it's just plain <i>fun!</i>
You'll stand back in awe as a thundering steam locomotive whistles past on the
Museum's five-mile-long main line, or a gleaming, diesel-powered steamliner
rumbles by, or an electric interurban car whooshes almost silently along the
track. Watch as a vintage Chicago streetcar clangs across Depot Street on the
mile-long trolley loop. IRM's exhibits don't just sit there -- they <i>move!</i>
And they take you along for the ride!<br>
<br>
So join us aboard the <i>North Western Chief</i> for a
140-mile round-trip to the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. There, you'll be
able to ride all of the various types of trains operating that day, as many
times as you like, and view all the exhibits.<br>
<br>
The ticket price of $60 per person includes unlimited rides
and a boxed lunch at IRM, plus round-trip transportation between downtown
Chicago (North Western Terminal), Oak Park or Elmhurst aboard a commuter
streamliner charted from Metra.</p>
<h4 align="left">Illinois Railway Museum...</h4>
<p align="left"> Well over 300 pieces of historic railway
rolling stock of all types are displayed on IRM's 123-acre site in rural McHenry
County, 70 miles northwest of Chicago. Since its founding in 1953, the Museum's
mission has been to demonstrate the vital role railroads have played in the
growth of the Cchicago area.<br>
<br>
IRM does this by preserving and operating railroad and
mass-transit rolling stock, and by displaying railroad artifacts in a
prototypical setting. These exhibits provide an interactive educational
experience for visitors of all ages.</p>
<h4 align="left">About The Train...</h4>
<p align="left"> You'll travel to IRM in an air-conditioned,
by-level commuter streamliner chartered from Metra. This six-car train has a
restroom in every car. Neither food nor beverages will be available on board.
You are welcome to bring your own.<br>
<br>
The <i>North Western Chief</i> will use the Union Pacific
Railroad's main line to West Chicago, and then travel over the Belvedere branch
to Union. The track between West Chicago and Union has not had regular passenger
service since 1950.<br>
<br>
The <i>North Western Chief</i> will stop only at the North
Western Terminal in downtown Chicago (now called the Ogilve Transportation
Center), Oak Park and Elmhurst. [This information is correct. The flyer mailed
to you was printed incorrectly]</p>
<p align="center"><font size="1" face="Courier New">(read
down)
(read up)<br>
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Lv 9:00a......North Western Terminal.....Ar 6:30p<br>
Lv 9:18a........Oak Park (Metra).........Ar 6:12p<br>
Lv 9:32a........Elmhurst (Metra).........Ar 5:55p<br>
Ar 11:00a......Union, Illinois (IRM)......Lv 4:30p<br>
--------------------------------------------------<br>
</font></p>
<h4 align="left">Seating Policy...</h4>
<p align="left"> On board our Metra train, individual seats
are not assigned, but your ticket will carry the number of your car. Every
passenger is guaranteed a seat: our trains are never overbooked. Please
remember, however, that <i>one </i>fare entitles you to <i>one</i> seat. If you
are traveling alone, you'll meet a new friend int he seat beside you. If you
will be traveling with a group and notify us as the time of ticket purchase, we
will try to seat all of you in the same car.</p>
<h4 align="left">Details...</h4>
<p align="left"> Check the weather forecast for the day of the
trip. We suggest wearing loose, comfortable clothing in which you can spend a
long day, and sturdy, comfortable shoes (no open-toes, high heels or sandals, <i>please</i>).
Some walking and stair-climbing will be necessary to see and ride the trains.<br>
<br>
At IRM, a boxed lunch will be provided to all passengers on
the <i>North Western Chief. </i>Beverages will be available for purchase.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited both at IRM and on board the <i>North Western
Chief.<br>
<br>
</i> The 20th Century Railroad Club aims to give you full
value for your travel dollar, including the personal service that made our
Club's namesake passenger train -- the New York Central System's <i>20th Century
Limited</i> -- world-famous.<br>
<br>
On board the <i>North Western Chief, </i> you'll receive
more information about the various attractions at our destination. On arrival,
your time is your own. And, of course, we can't control the weather.</p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">Name________________________</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">Address_______________________</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">City, State,
Zip__________________</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">Day Phone________________
Night Phone ________________<br>
(phone numbers are required)</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2000</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">Boarding at: (circle
one): </font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1" face="Courier New">Chicago NorthWestern
Station Oak Park Elmhurst</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">Please Send
[ ] tickets @ $60 per
person Total Cost [$ ]<br>
(sorry, no discounts for children or seniors)</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">No refund unless trip is
cancelled</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">PAYMENT METHOD</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">[ ]
Visa [ ] MasterCar
[ ] Check or Money Order</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">Credit Card
Number_________________________________</font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">Expiration
date_____________ </font></p>
<p align="left"><font face="Courier New" size="1">Cardholder's
Signature________________________________</font></p>
<p align="left">Mail your order to</p>
<p align="left"><font size="1"> IRM Train; 20th Century
Railroad Club; PO Box 247, Arlington Heights IL 60006. <i>Make check or
money order payable to </i>"TCRC." Sorry, no telephone orders. No
refunds unless trip is canceled. Trip runs rain or shine. 20th Century Railroad
Club acts only as agent, and cannot be held responsible for delays, equipment
substitutions and/or unavailability, injury, or loss of life or property.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="1">Notice: Because of mechanical and personnel
considerations, the Illinois Railway Museum cannot guarantee the operation of a
particular piece of railroad equipment on a particular day. IRM is not a common
carrier, and its rail operations are for demonstration purposes only.</font></p>
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