The JB tower operator gives a friendly wave to the crew of a passing BNSF/CN Green Bay coal train.

The straight 38 "J-ball" highballs the tower enroute to Joliet.

This definitely fall into my list of "Things I never thought i'd shoot past West Chicago Tower".

Gateway Rail Services rebuilt this ex-VIA Rail RDC into a Track Geometry Car for CN. Here, it is seen passing JB Tower on the ex-EJE just ten days after the takeover.

Farewell to Chicago's Outer Belt Railway, The J, as of December 24th the official STB ruling has approved the CN/EJE merger that so many suburbs have fought for the last 8 months Railroad: Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway
Locomotive: EMD SD38-2
Location: West Chicago, Illinois, USA
Locomotive #: EJE 663
Train ID: N-21
Photo Date: September 21, 2008

After grabbing the hoop at JB tower where the towerman supervises on the steps 675 switches to Run 8 for the dash to Joliet. There will be several flag stops as the ice storm has left many crossin... (more)

After looking thruogh the archives on my computer, I stumble across a picture I had forgotten about, but the day is still vivid in my mind. 6 railfans infront of me, one right next to me, and one ... (more)

Eastbound train passing the old CNW depot in West Chicago.

Former CNW SD40-2's leads a westbound manifest past an inbound commuter train at Turner Jct.

Working the auto racks at West Chicago.

Empties off of the EJ&E arrive in the yard. Unpatched SP unit trails.

A massive SD70 eclipses the tower as it crosses the J

This was an excellent way to start off the trip! EJ&E 663/675 idle in the background while the UYMPWC crosses the diamond before it.