The EJ&E List is a forum for people interested specifically in the Elgin, Joliet Eastern Railway, and other rail related discussion regarding US Steel/Transtar railroads, ore railroads, and railroading in the Chicago, IL area in general. The EJ&E is a "beltline" railroad that encircles the Chicago, IL area, running from Gary, IN to Waukegan, IL. It crosses or connects with almost every major and minor railroad that operates in Chicago. It is therefore an interesting railroad to follow, because many lines utilize the EJ&E as a bridge route in various ways. For instance, many coal trains from UP and BNSF reach power plants in the area by moving over the EJ&E.

We sometimes have a chat room meet on Sunday night around 8PM Central. Feel free to let people know on the list first if you want to call a chat that night, or any night in particular. The room is always available.

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Photo by Paul Hunnell