Chicago Area Shortline Railroads

National Malleable & Steel Casting

Reporting Marks: none

History

Company had two factories in the Chicago area.
Located in Melrose Park, IL at: Located at 25th and C&NW track (now UP).
Located in Cicero, IL at: 1413 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL.
Both locations are closed down. The building have been torn down and property redeveloped.
Also known as National Castings
Company was once owned by Midland-Ross

Right of Way

Located at 25th and C&NW track (now UP).

Aerial photo Melrose Park


Location: 1413 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL
Aerial photo  Cicero



PHOTOS


Melrose Park Location: Plant switcher

National Locomotive,  Melrose Park Location

Melrose Park Location:In plant railroad car

National freight car, Melrose Park Location

Cicero location: In plant switcher

National Locomotive, Cicero location

Additional Resources

National Castings

History of National Malleable & Steel Casting



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