Transportation
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Railroads were part of everyday life in Chester, where up to 14 passenger and freight trains passed through each day on three railroads. A popular means of transportation was the Dinky, a self-propelled motor car for short and low volume routes. Because all tracks were at street level, flooding of the rails was common. In the 1950's, buildings on both sides of the street were razed and the railroad tracks were moved to their current location on the levee.
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Chester, Illinois · United States
