N&W GP40 #1372 with commuter train?

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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. :-)?
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Yes, indeed.? NW operated a commuter service from Orland Park to LaSalle Street Station five days a week.

It was known on the Decatur Division as the "poor boy".? After Friday's arrival at Orland Park, the crew

would bring engine and cars back to Decratur??for service.? The crew would leave early Monday AM to

arrive at Orland Park to take the commuters to Chicago.?? The crew had quarters at Orland Park for

the four nights they spent away-from-home.? According to Bill Bridger, a Supt who'd started in engine

service on the Wabash, the fireman on "the poor boy" had a day job at an upscale Chicago department

store.?? From memory, the passenger cars had two seats on one side of the aisle and three on the

other.?? Believe service is now provided by the city of Chicago.???????????????????? Harry Bundy
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