A classic early 1960s freight train of mostly box cars running on the CB&Q. Chances the first 4 units are 436DCBA. Note, 436D was sold for scrap in Sept. 1968 by the CB&Q in error!

This shows why they call it the "race track." Headed for Chicago, CB&Q 9939B flies through suburban Hinsdale the morning of April 28, 1963 with the eastbound Denver Zephyr.

The 17.44 Chicago Union - Route 59 is seen passing Highlands station. See more of my photos at http://scenicrail.fotopic.net/

The Friday afternoon commuter rush is underway at Highland, one of the most recognizable locations on the Racetrack.

All that is steel glows gold as a westbound deadhead move rockets towards Aurora.

A weekend Metra westbound pulls into the Hinsdale stop.

Of course, went to the "Race track" to shoot BNSF and I get UP power...

Empty BNSF coal train heads west at the Highlands Metra Station on 10/21/2007.

A speeding express leaves a streak of green and silver while a local lights up the fog just to the east. To answer the question below: The train in the distance is on the far track, but the fog ma... (more)

Ex-Con run thru power heads west.

An empty potash train from Holloway, MN destined for the CSXT via Chicago cruises through Hinsdale with some of the oldest locomotives on the BNSF's roster in the lead...

Up close in downtown Hinsdale..

Metra 201 flies under the CB&Q signal bridge and the train station at Highlands, about to pass under the Oak Street Bridge.