An in-depth look at some busy rail crossings in Chicago's south suburbs and northwest Indiana, two of the most densely packed railroad regions in the United States. For each crossing, the railroads will be identified and the location described.
Information concerning accessibility is included, and historical background is provided as well.
Junctions that are not very busy, difficult to access or located in unsafe areas are very briefly covered or else left out entirely. Those described here are all crossings at grade, although in a few cases an overhead crossing forms part of the setting. Maps of the more complex junctions are included. Thanks to DeLorme Street Atlas for providing the basic format. Also deserving of thanks are Dan Gless, Andre Kristopans, Jack Persoon, Jon Roma, J.D. Santucci, Bob Thompson and Bob Zwiers.