Is that NYC West Side Yard at about 1:50? http://youtu.be/I35BWw0cKuk
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Mike, no that is Chicago. I believe it is the yard on the south side of the Union Station. The switcher shown in the yard is probably PRR,
Thanks. Does this yard in Chicago still exist? Have there been any major rail or rail yard abandonments in Chicago?
Mike W., the tracks you see at that point in the video are still largely there, but no longer used for freight.
What you would see today is the former Illinois Central tracks heading to or away from Randolph St. station. While some of the tracks have been removed, the remainder of todays tracks would be filled with commuter traffic.
The large building in the left is the former Stevenson hotel which was the backdrop for many of the IC pictures. The building is still there.
As for the second part of your question, I would say most of the major trackage is still in use in and around Chicago.
Charlie
That Actor Named"bill" in the move looks like the same guy who played the old inspector on "Barney Miller"
