On September 13, 2024 we had the opportunity to chase CN local L544 through the eastern part of Illinois. Knowing that this train was running with a pair of former Illinois Central SD70's and afte... (more)

CN local based out of Centralia, IL is approaching the gate to the Prairie State Energy Campus with empty hoppers to be loaded with fly ash, which is the reside left after burning coal.

Originating in Centralia, IL, an overpowered local approaches the gated entrance to the Prairie States Energy Campus where the hopper will be spotted to load fly ash.

CN local based out of Centralia, IL is approaching the gate to the Prairie State Energy Campus with empty hoppers to be loaded with fly ash, which is the reside left after burning coal.

CN local L544 is exiting the Prairie State Energy Campus with a train of empty hoppers to take to the Kaskaskia Regional Port District to reload with limestone needed for the smokestack scrubbers.... (more)