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Train Name:  Chippewa (Milwaukee Road)

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According to Jim Scribbins book, The Milwaukee Road 1928-1985, The Chippewa was numbered 21 and 14.  The first Chicago to Iron Mountain trip was May 28, 1937.  The train was extended to Channing in October, 1937, and then to Ontonagon in March, 1938.

The operation of the train was discontinued between Chicago and Milwaukee on December 9, 1950, and then discontinued between Channing and Ontonagon on January 1, 1954.

Equipment as of December 27, 1943:

• Between Chicago and Channing:  Beaver-Tail Parlor Car, and Dining-buffet service.
• Between Chicago thru to Ontonagon:  Reclining seat coaches.

Information from Greg Bunce.

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