What would be the last train CNW 8701 led before being handed over to the IRM, 8701 leads the MDMFW past Leeds on the Coffeyville sub. The old Rock Island line can been seen on the bridge in the b... (more)

CNW 8701, one of two remaining unpatched Chicago & North Western locomotives on Union Pacific's roster, knocks down the approach diverging aspect displayed on the endangered CNW signal bridge at R... (more)

A classic C&NW scene nearly 20 years after the UP takeover at 'NX' Interlocking in Rochelle. It shouldn't be too much longer until these signals fall victim to PTC replacements.

A trio of Chicago Haulers with CNW 8701 leading the ex-CNW 8656 and an original UP C44-9W under the overpass at Dement with a Global 2 to Global 3 transfer.

CNW 8701 roll's through Creston, IL as it makes it's way to G-3 in Rochelle, IL.

CNW 8701 roll's through Rochelle, IL with the real heritage unit on a rainy night in December!!

NS 21N is heading south toward Toledo, Ohio as they pass through Wyandotte on the former NYC mainline. The 8701 was returning to Chicago after coming into Detroit on counterpart train 20N.

The "CNW Twins" 8701 and 8646 split the CNW searchlight signals at the crossovers in Cortland.

REAL Heritage! Hot shot NS 204 rounds the curve just north of Easley with 1 of 2 unpatched CNW Dash 9s leading! I don't think anyone including myself would've imagined seeing a real ... (more)

The Chicago Northwestern 8701 leads the NS 204 over I-29 and north up the NS Danville District.

REAL Heritage! Hot shot NS 204 highballs through downtown Gaffney with 1 of 2 unpatched CNW Dash 9s leading! I don't think anyone including myself would've imagined seeing a real CNW... (more)

A pair of C&NW C44-9Ws blast by the depot at De Kalb with an IG3CH transfer to CSX at 59th Street.

Vintage Chicago area transfer power meets head to head on IHB's often-busy multiple track beltline. A pair of aging IHB SD20's with autos for Canadian Pacific complete the scene.