During one of the worst central Illinois winters in memory, a northbound "slingshot" piggyback train, powered by ICG GP35 2501, became mired in snowdrifts south of Springfield. GM&O F3s 800B and ... (more)

Illinois Central Gulf Railroad ''SLINGSHOT'', roars through Dwight, Illinois with a former IC GP40 still in the Green Diamond scheme. STEVE SMEDLEY PHOTO