An inbound train from Michigan shows just how much additional snow falls on the east side of Lake Michigan.

AMTK power resting between runs, NS switching local industry while trucks making deliveries

The "De facto" switcher switches the coach yard, partially seen in the distance.

An inbound commuter train leaves the sunset behind.

Third of three trains in about 10 minutes as this was the second commuter(running on the wrong track) before UP 4604 in photo <... (more)

WB Vehicle train glides through a window of opportunity before the commuter rush really hits as the last glimmer of light is about to fade. This is a pretty rare move as usually it's an inbound "Z... (more)

One of the three outbound Metra Rock Island trains begins its journey. In the background on the left is the Standard Oil building framed by the 21st drawbridge, Trump Tower and Chase bank.

The end of the beginning. The last of stacked inbound "suburbans" is leaving as the next inbound approaches in the distance. The car in the distance beyond the next block signal is River Rd... (more)

An empty coal train heads west to be re-loaded.

A southbound MGEX coal train heads south as evidenced by this pan shot.

The first of two westbound coal trains to crossover from Main two to Main one on their way back to the mines leaves an early Easter egg hunt trail in it's wake.

An outbound Metra flies through Highlands which sees service only during the rush hour. The new tri-light signal bridge was lifted earlier in the day after being delivered earlier in the week on ... (more)

Having cutover Main three Friday, today's task is main two. Is it me, or is the signalman choking up?

Signal crews get ready to pull wires in perparation of cutting over main 3 to the new tri-lights. Begining with AMTK 380, eastbounds used main one for loading and unloading.

Freshly painted 1209 waits for Damen Ave to clear before shoving some gons full of scrap metal to the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. Western Ave is next to the blue YMCA building ... (more)