American Flyer Electric Trains were made in Chicago

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MWRD posted two photos with the comment: "Historical photos of the week: Two views of the American Flyer Electric Trains factory at 2229 S. Halsted Street in Chicago on January 5, 1937, during work on a southside portion of the Sanitary District’s (now MWRD) intercepting sewer system."

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I checked an old aerial photo to see if it had rail access. It didn't. (Update: It did. Please read the comment below.) But when I saw the slip I knew it was in CB&Q's 1860's industrial park.  CB&Q had freight houses on the other side of Halsted.

1938 Aerial Photo from ILHAP

The neighboring buildings also still exist.

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Radio Flyer Wagons

Lost Illinois Manufacturing posted

Please follow the "posted" link for a history and pictures of the other products they make. Radio Flyer moved manufacturing to China in 2004. But their headquarters is still in Chicago with its big red wagon out front.

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Update: while researching brick yards, I noticed that the plant still has its industrial leads. I wonder when the last train came north on the branch from the CP/Milwaukee mainline, and if it was a train to this building or some other building along that north/south branch.