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Peoria and Pekin Union Railway

Railway in central Illinois, USA

The Peoria and Pekin Union Railway (reporting mark PPU) is a switching and terminal railroad in Illinois that began operating in 1881 and they opened a roadhouse in 1882.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Peoria and Pekin Union Railway No. 2000
Photo: Station Attendant at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Peoria and Pekin Union Railway (reporting mark PPU) is a switching and terminal railroad in Illinois that began operating in 1881 and they opened a roadhouse in 1882.2

Timeline

  1. 1880Founded Founded1

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