Chicago Area Shortline Railroads
Belt Railway of Chicago

Reporting Marks: BRC
History
Incorportated: Nov. 22, 1882, open May 1, 1883, by leasing the Belt Division of Chicago & Western Indiana RR.
On Nov. 11, 1912, by reorganization, extended ownership to other railroads.
Acquired, Sept, 2, 1912, the Chicago Union Transfer Rwy.
Acquired in 1933, the Burlington South Chicago Terminal Rwy.
On Aug. 15, 1962, purchased all property that was being leased.

Right of Way
Map #1 from 1924 annual report.
Map #2 from 1938 annual report.
Clearing Yard
Hawthorn Junction

PHOTOS
Locomotives




Maintenance of Way





Related Railroad Lines
Burlington South Chicago Terminal
Chicago Union Transfer

Additional Resources
BRC Official Web Site
Current Locomotive Roster

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