Steam killer. Though it gets less credit than the GP9 this model drove a stake into the heart of many a steam switcher roster. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Looking rather worse for wear this old horse is probably down for rebuilding into a CAT power PLW2000. The frame behind looks like it may have be owned by IC. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my... (more)

Originally a late-model C&O GP40 this unit has been converted for commuter service and will soon be painted. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Over the years this was always a great place to find a variety of power. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

This railroad usually had excellent looking power but this unit on the "Peoria Turn" is in need of paint. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

I've always wondered why railroads chose colors like this and Brunswick green. Why both? But that's just me. Anyway, in good sunlight, it's not so bad. And they were very hospitable. Photo by... (more)

A former Illinois Central GP10 loads cars at the ADM's plant in Creve Coeur.

A former-IC GP10 sits at a facility.

Peoria & Pekin Union NW2 No. 405 rests at the railway’s yard at Creve Coeur, Illinois, in March 1984. This EMD Switcher was built new for the railway in June of 1949.

In March 1984, an Illinois Central Gulf freight train led by Gulf, Mobile & Ohio GP30 No. 506 enters Peoria & Pekin Union’s yard at Creve Coeur, near East Peoria, Illinois.

Illinois Midland Powerton local heads back home passing the ADM elevator at Creve Coeur.

TZPR 702 switches Gavilon Fertilizer on a nice October afternoon.

The Keokuk Junction Railway delivers one of the last 135 car empty Duck Creek coal train to the TZPR. The BNSF will pick up the train to be taken west and reloaded. The second and third units we... (more)

A loaded CN grain train has made it’s way down the BNSF Peoria Subdivision from Galesburg, IL and now waits for a fresh crew on the Tazewell & Peoria’s double tracks along Wesley Rd. in Creve ... (more)

P&PU engines idle away.