Sanitary District of Chicago Railroad

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Sanitary District of Chicago Railroad Overview

The Sanitary District of Chicago Railroad is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to take biosolids (cleaned human waste) from its Stickney Water Reclamation Plant to its drying lagoons. It is the only railroad in the United States to haul human waste. Biosolids look and feel like dark, fine-textured topsoil and are useful in restoring damaged land. They are also used on turfgrass at golf courses, athletic fields, and parks.

The railroad operates about 9 miles of track and interchanges, rarely, with CN in Stickney.

Sanitary District of Chicago Railroad Customers

Customer Location Company Description Type of Railcar Notes
Stickney Water Reclamation Stickney Water Reclamation Plant Dump Cars

Sanitary District of Chicago Railroad Locomotives

Number Model Year(s) Built History Notes
CSDX 1 SW1 1952 Built new for CSDX. Has a bad electrical system. Out of service.
CSDX 2 SW1 1952 Built new for CSDX. Main locomotive.
CSDX 3 SW1 1952 Built new for CSDX. Main locomotive.
CSDX 4 MP15DC 1983 Built new for CSDX. Main locomotive. Sold to MVPX 2022.

Sanitary District of Chicago Railroad Rolling Stock

Number Type of Railcar Built History Notes
CSDX 2382 Caboose 1960 Ex-CRIP.
CSDX 4228 Snow Plow 19?? Ex-??




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