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Shore Line Dispatch No. 4 – The Road of Service: Perspectives on the North Shore Line
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Dispatch No. 4, published in late November 2012, is The Road of Service – Perspectives on the North Shore Line (formerly referred to by its working title "Perpetual Adoration"). This 100-page publication, edited by Norman Carlson, brings together a collection of diverse recollections by Shore Line members and people of different backgrounds who rode and/or lived along the Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad. Click to learn more and order online …

Download Shore Line's 2013 Calendar

Shore Line's 2013 planning and scheduling calendar is now available as a free PDF download. The calendar features the covers of Dispatch publications and the 2012 issues of First & Fastest. Click to download the calendar.

Download a Free Copy of First & Fastest!

The Autumn 2012 issue of First & Fastest is available as a free download for a limited time. If you've been thinking about joining Shore Line, this is a perfect time to see what each issue offers. Click to learn more ...

In the News ...

UP Pairs Operation Lifesaver Train and Billboard to Emphasize Pedestrian Safety
UP's Operation Lifesaver train recently posed with an Operation Lifesaver billboard near the Kennedy Expressway.

Don't Miss Our Special Offer for New Members
Shore Line's newest magazine ad includes a great deal for new members. Save $40 when you purchase a 2013 membership and three Dispatch publications. Download the ad to sign up.

CTA Offers Free Rides During Red Line South Construction
In May, the CTA will shut down part of the south branch of the Red Line for construction, but it hopes to keep riders by offering many of them free rides.

Local Residents Reminisce On North Shore Line
Bob Roberts of WBBM Newsradio reports on the 50th anniversary of the end of the North Shore Line.

Read Our Winter 2012 Newsletter
Read our Winter 2012 newsletter for our latest member updates, new events, and more about the development of Dispatch 4.

Join Shore Line!
The 2013 membership application is now available online. Join Shore Line today!

Shore Line Offers Online Ordering
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