After a rather lengthy delay due to maintenance, the tracks were finally cleared for this southbound scrap train. The train was ultimately bound for AK Steel in Butler, where it would turn and re... (more)

Freight train near Jasper double headed by the EMD SD40-2W #5269 and by the EMD SD40 #5161.

CN 5298 negotiates the curves along the Galena River en route to Dubuque. In a short time, the train will leave home rails at Portage, and use trackage rights on the BNSF to get back to CN propert... (more)

There are still some code poles present along the former Illinois Central right of way.

CN 5298 is notched out as it pulls the rail train up grade.

CN 5298 is just feet away from the Wisconsin boarder, as they push West towards Dubuque, Iowa.

CN 5298 West has just knocked down the signals at East Junction, and will be rolling through the Freeport Yard without stopping.

An SD40-2W leads a Westbound on the CN Freeport Sub.

After departing Kirk Yard, CN local L516 passes through Gary, Indiana with an SD40-W on the point. This particular unit was also modified with flared radiators on the rear.

Locomotives:more)

CCGX SD40-2 5311 (ex CN 5311) and CCGX SD40M-2 5307 (ex CEFX 3130) sit idle north of CN's Rivers Sub diamond at Code, occupying CP's Yarbo Sub. They'll eventually head over to the mine to grab som... (more)

CN SD40-2W 5289 leads A446 south through Wheeling.

The morning sun greets loaded limestone train U719 as it heads north on the main at Virginia.

A CN SD40-2W and a former-Soo Line SD60 bring A446 south at Wheeling, IL.

CN SD40-2Ws 5262 and 5268 hustle a short train south on the Missabe Sub heading back towards the yard at Proctor.

CN SD40-2W 5338 joins DMIR SD40T-3s 400 and 402 leading an empty iron ore train through Iron Junction.