A nicely matched pair of units in two of AT&SF's schemes lead their train into Chicago after sprinting across the Illinois plains.
High Priority Merchandise Train from Laurel, MT - Galesburg, IL. (Canon EOS20D, 300mm f/4.0L IS USM)
SF6726, BN6787, BN7828 pass Woodford, southbound baretable train. 10.40Hrs
SF6726, BN6787, BN7828 approach Tunnel 3 at Bealville, southbound baretable train. 10.15Hrs
SF6726, BN6787, BN7828 await a line up at Caliente, southbound baretable train. 09.56Hrs