One of the three outbound Metra Rock Island trains begins its journey. In the background on the left is the Standard Oil building framed by the 21st drawbridge, Trump Tower and Chase bank.

VIA 25 at 90 MPH with 3 LRC cars,very light compared to the 7 renaissance cars usually on this train.917 sports a green paint instead of the usual blue,was it a mistake from the painter?

Train 917 making it's way to Superior

Train 917 rolls over the Nemadji River bridge with three sisters and the B&LE 909. The vegetation around the bridge was recently removed in preparation for a power line installation

CN 917 headed back to Pokey Yard with UP power leading

Power for CN merchandise freight, under the watchful eye of crewmember, gets ready to go.

Train 917 spotting cars at Parkland