Eastbound NS 223 is passed by the westbound NS 112...

Eastbound NS 223 patiently awaits the arrival of the westbound NS 112.

New crossbucks and crossing gates protect the double-track at the east end of the New Baden passing siding...eastbound NS 223 departs after meeting westbound NS 112.

A 'monster' of an eastbound NS 223 with new horsehead logo splits the 21.6 signals in Shiloh, Illinois today.

Eastbound NS 223 highballs 'round the bend at MP 45 after meeting 3 westbounds at New Baden.

223 come barrelling around the disabled 143 and the Bowen signal bridge

NS 223 crests the grade in Belleville, IL this Saturday morning

E/B NS 223 approaching Albers, IL on this steamy Saturday morning

W/B NS 223 full throttle into New Baden...the W/B NS 224 is patiently waiting in the hole after a considerable delay this morning.

Nice find south of Danville yard

Two containers suffered damage on today's E/B NS 223, most likely at the Illinois Rte 15 overpass (MP ~10.2) Eventually, the damaged goods were set out in New Baden for salvage.

Two containers suffered damage on today's E/B NS 223, most likely at the Illinois Rte 15 overpass (MP ~10.2) Eventually, the damaged goods were set out in New Baden for salvage.

W/B NS 224 with albino SD70M 2606 takes the hole for a meet with E/B NS 223 at New Baden, IL