Moments before sunset, a Union Pacific train crosses the Tazewell & Peoria drawbridge in Peoria, Illinois.

A Canadian National ore train crosses the old Chicago & Northwestern bridge on its way to the Escanaba ore docks.

Chinese Steam Special crosses the Mississippi River on its way into Davenport.

Chinese Steam Special prepares to depart Rock Island for an excursion to Yocum.

The new look for the old Wisconsin Central ore lines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The new look for the old Wisconsin Central ore lines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The new look for the old Wisconsin Central ore lines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The new look for the old Wisconsin Central ore lines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The new look for the old Wisconsin Central ore lines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Two ore trains meet at Little Lake on a cold December afternoon.

Amtrak 351 slices through powdered snow at nearly 100 mph near Decatur, MI.