In 1989, the AT&SF sold its former TP&W line to a new TP&W corporation, including 19 GP20 locomotives in the deal. A TP&W train in the 1990's typically included a consist of well-worn GP20s, some... (more)
Death Stars. Canadian National Railway Company (Illinois Central) IC 1021 (SD70, EMD) was leading a four-pack of standard cabs on L536 (1004, 1026, and 1027) when it stopped near South Norm... (more)
Amtrak's Polar Express is seen crossing Clinton Street as it heads into the north end of Chicago Union Station with the Phase III -8 heritage P42 doing the honors.
The annual CN-IC Santa Train is heading north across the TP&W. While this tradition continued for a few more years, this turned out to be the last time any of the E-units would be used.
CP 2246 leads the 2023 CPKC Holiday Train East through Franklin Park.
"EFT" is never a good sign, as seen on 5524. Retired, awaiting disposition, which I understand was scrap.
Amtrak's Polar Express is seen pulling out of the north end of Chicago Union Station with the Phase III -8 heritage P42 doing the honors.
Metra Milwaukee District North Line train #2623 departs Chicago with SD70MACH #505 doing the honors. This is a layered flash image on a 4" exposure.
KCSM 4520 leads CPKC 180 West through Monroe Center,
Hoffman Transportation SW8 #2000 is seen working the industries at Channahon, IL.
Iowa Interstate train SIPE with engine #517 creeps into Peoria along the Illinois River where a barge is being used to replace the US 150 bridge.
Iowa train SIPE with engine #517 rolls along the Illinois River as it approaches Peoria where they'll interchange with the Tazewell & Peoria.
Tazewell & Peoria's Industry 3 job with TZPR SW10 #1352 brings a cut of cars down the East Lead and into the yard at East Peoria as the other SW10 #1351 is seen at shops waiting for its next assig... (more)
Tazewell & Peoria's Industry 3 job with TZPR SW10 #1352 is seen shortly after crossing the Illinois River as it heads back to the yard at East Peoria.
A TP&W crew backs grain loads into the BioUrja ethonol plant "south yard" using a 5 pack of road power.
