In may be one of the strangest sights I've ever seen, a pair of CMQ SD40-2Fs, along with one of CP's military units, reverse light at Scott Street in Franklin Park. With the Sears Tower providing ... (more)
Southern Railway 4501 is seen passing by Dearborn Street Station on a 4th of July steam special. Tom Golden photo.
The last inbound run of the state supported "Hoosier State" pulled into Chicago Union Station with 2 PRR Private cars fitted with the Hoosier State logo. Later in the evening, this train... (more)
On an overcast day, an ICG SW9 leads a caboose hop at 21st Street Interlocking. Tom Golden photo.
BNSF SD60M 1463 leads a local west past two Downers Grove landmarks, the Tivoli Theater and the Main Street Station.
BNSF 1457, a former BN SD60M, crosses over Scott Street in Joliet as it blasts off towards Galesburg.
In a world of reduced service on the Metra system as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, METX 405 leads one of the few trains running on the Milwaukee West Line sporting it's new nose emblem decal.
Awaiting its next assignment, an EMD-powered RS-2 is seen at the Rock Island's 95th Street Yard. Tom Golden photo.
Inbound and outbound Metra commuter trains meet at 16th Street Tower on the Rock Island District during a Friday afternoon rush. Both trains are powered by MP36PH-3S locomotives, with 416 sporting... (more)
Tom Golden photo.
IC 1025 leading CN train L536 past the Chicago 16th St Tower. They had to wait for a handful of Amtrak & Metra trains out of Chicago before they could cross at 18th Street & then make it to here. ... (more)
Amtrak 75 reverses the Chief's trainset through the wash rack in Chicago.
A CSXT local from Rockdale works the Prairie Creek Grain Company while a motorcyclist takes advantage of the beautiful warm day to take a bike ride.
A pair of IC SD70's leads 19 loads northbound on a nice evening out in the cornfields in Shorewood.
