Metcalf is where the B&O and NKP crossed back in the day. Today, both lines are operated by the DREI. Here is DREI 101 running on the B&O through downtown Metcalf. This shot would conclude my DREI... (more)
DREI 101 making their way East through downtown Newman, Illinois. The old brick buildings downtown here are super neat.
Some people hate on Watco, but I don't think you can complain about a matched consist with a SD45 body leading in good light. Here is one of DREI's SD45 bodies, paired with a SD40-2 on train 101... (more)
DREI 101 making its way East on the former B&O on a sunny October morning.
DREI 101 slowly making its way through the small farm town of Atwood with a SD40M-2 and SD40-2. This train runs from Decatur to Paris, IL, on the former B&0.
A Monday morning DREI 101 working East with a handful of cars on the old B&O. This was the beginning of my three Central IL shortline day. The KBS & BLOL followed this chase.
DREI 101 from Decatur heading East in some of the first sunlight of the day as they approach the small township of Hammond, Illinois.
DREI job 101 slow rolls into Ficklin as they prepare for a quick half hour of work before proceeding east.
The sun rises on the city of Decatur as DREI 101 departs town and crosses over Lake Decatur. Leading is WAMX 4134, a Union Pacific built SD40-2.
The most beautiful sunrise I've ever seen makes for some insane shots as an Oakland to Neoga grain train on the DREI leaves Oakland. Leading is HLCX 4212, built for the SSW in 1984.
WAMX SD40M-2 4240 leads DREI 101 East through Tuscola
The snow has stopped and the sun is peaking through the clouds as Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad (DREI) Freight Train 101 heads eastbound through Newman, IL.
The daily eastbound Decatur & Eastern Illinois train 101 is seen rolling through Newman, IL.
Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroad Job 300 is seen doing some work at their yard in Paris, Illinois.
