Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad: How the Medal Was Won

CERA Bulletin 124

During the heyday of the interurban the Charles A. Coffin medal was awarded to innovative electric railways. This coveted award was won by the “new” Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad in the late 1920's. Text, photos and company documents recall the earlier “wood car” days, the conversion from AC to DC electric propulsion, arrival of the orange steel cars and other improvements continuing into the 1930's. This 160-page book celebrates the landmark Insull-led modernization of this famous, and still operating, electric railroad.