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John Lewis rode the first trip of the CSE's second season in 1981 -- East St. Louis, IL to Flora, IL and return on April 25, 1981. He had just turned 18 and managed to get a press pass which resulted in a cab ride for the young reporter.

 
 

April 25, 1981

 
 
April 25, 1981
 
 

April 25, 1981

 
 

April 25, 1981

 
 
April 25, 1981
 
 

April 25, 1981

 
 
April 25, 1981
 
 

Chessie Safety Express Observation car #22.

April 25, 1981

 
 

Chessie Safety Express Full Dome #20.

April 25, 1981

 
 

April 25, 1981

 
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Chessie Steam Special #11 in about 1979 -- note the E.M. Frimbo signature under the car number. This shot is from an NKP 765 trip before the run of the CSE.
 
 

Chessie Safety Express #10 had been Cheesie Steam Special #11 in 1978. The E.M. Frimbo signature was moved to the center of the car for the CSE. Photogrpahed April 25, 1981.

 
 
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