CP 891 pulls down to Roseport behind a pair of former CNW SD60's. I imagine these two traveled these rails several times back in the day.

SD60's are a rare commodity in these parts. About the only train you will see them on are these coke trains as the INRD is leasing them. Being that this train originated on that railroad, their ... (more)

An Indiana Railroad coke train heads north under the Lake Street El with some nice lease power.

Coke empties cross the Robert Street lift bridge behind an AC4400CW and surprisingly enough an SD60. With the down turn in the economy the SOO SD60's are sidelined for an increase in traffic maki... (more)

SOO 6045 leads MRL 265 across the Robert Street Lift Bridge with 74 empties for Roseport.

Awaiting an 0200 recrew, CP train 891 slumbers the evening away at Galewood with the reflection of red LED signals on its' nose. Looks are deceiving, as this is really a coke movement for the Indi... (more)

SOO 6045 leads MRL 265 through the plant at Hoffman. They're leading 74 empties to the refinery at Roseport.

The Indiana Railroad is one of the more mysterious visitors to this part of Chicago, but with a bit of luck they can be found.

A coke train from the Indiana Railroad sits in Galewood awaiting a new crew.

The Hoffman interlocking is jam packed with an eastbound CP train changing crews on Main 1, CP coke empties 891 rolling down SOO 1 and a CP-UP transfer coming down SOO 2.

Empty Unit Coke Train heading back to Roseport, MN.

Empty Unit Coke Train heading to Roseport, MN. I finally got this trio in good light after months of watching them go by on cloudy, dark days. In this image, the train is crossing a small creek ... (more)

Empty Unit Coke Train heading to Roseport, MN. I finally got this trio in good light after months of watching them go by on cloudy, dark days. In this image, the train is heading north along the... (more)

Empty Unit Coke Train heading to Roseport, MN. I finally got this trio in good light after months of watching them go by on cloudy, dark days. In this image, the train is nearing the Medary sidi... (more)

Empty Unit Coke Train heading to Roseport, MN. I finally got this trio in good light after months of watching them go by on cloudy, dark days. In this image, the train is heading north through C... (more)