Gulf, Mobile & Ohio E7 102, on the point of train #3, the Chicago-St. Louis Abraham Lincoln, steps across the Rock Island diamonds at Joliet, IL.
At dusk, in the summer before Amtrak, the Santa Fe's Chicago-Los Angeles El Capitan makes its stop at Joliet, IL, behind a cowl trio of an FP45 and two F45s. By this time the all-coach El Capitan ... (more)
IC 1003 works a cut of tank cars while IC 1036 waits for it's next assignment on the first day of Fall.
On the first day of fall, the Chicago to Galesburg local works Joliet Yard before continuing southwest bound to Galesburg as the trees show a slight hint of fall color.
After finishing up work in the BNSF Joliet yard, BNSF 2740 leads a rare consist through downtown Joliet on their way to Galesburg.
Repainted IC SD70 1008 leads CN L509 south through Caton Farm.
On a sunny afternoon, a classic Cascade green leader shoves the L CHI105 into Joliet Yard to begin its switching duties. The train is crossing the point where the I&M Canal and the Des Plaines Riv... (more)
IC 1009, 1026 and 1033 are waiting for their next assignments on a very warm summer morning.
In its final year of operation, Rock Island train #6, the Rock Island-Chicago Quad Cities Rocket, makes its stop at Joliet, IL. Just two cars trail E8 655. Along with the Peoria Rocket, this train... (more)
IC 1036 and IC 1030 waits for the crew to come on duty.
Tom Golden photo.
As a westbound stack train makes its way into downtown Joliet, the Ruby Street bridge (also known as the historic US Route 66 bridge) is in the process of raising after allowing the tug, Al Weaver... (more)
With a fresh set of PTC, a former Santa Fe Dash 9 leads an H4 60m on the 202 local out of Joliet.
IC 1026 and IC 1039 are tied down after arriving earlier on the L509 from Morris with a lengthy train.
A pair of Amtrak F40PHs are parked at Joliet's Union Station as a part of the X2000 travelling display. Tom Golden photo.
