'The Thoroughbred', Monon Railroad

The Monon Railroad, also known as the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway from 1897–1956, operated almost entirely within the state of Indiana. The Monon was merged into the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in 1971, and much of the former Monon right of way is operated today by CSX, although large segments have been abandoned. In 1999 portions of the line around Indianapolis were converted to a bicycle and pedestrian trail known as the Monon Trail.

The Thoroughbred passenger train ran from Chicago, Illinois to Louisville, Kentucky from 1948 to 1967(?).

crossing of the PRR and Monon at Limedale, Indiana