The Dynamic Duo charge north, hell-bent for Chicago. Better late than never.
Chicago bound intermodal
A former SP tunnel motor leads this UP pig train as it snakes under the Poplar Street Bridge in the heart of the ghetto. Canon 350D, 28-80mm.
Late in the afternoon, IHOYC comes off the Chester Sub through Valley Jct. and onto track 2 of the Springfield Sub. Canon 350D, 75-300mm.
Just after sunset IHOYC 06 patiently waits for a signal at North Dupo as the line of trains ahead slowly progress through Valley Jct. Canon 350D, 28-80mm. f/5.6 @ 15 sec.
IHOYC 07 sits in Dupo under clearing skies after the first big snow of the year. The last vestage of what would have been a spectacular sunset shows on the horizon, and Venus pops out from the rec... (more)
The Missouri Pacific heritage unit has just pulled into Dupo in all of its blue glory. They will quickly switch crews, make some pick-ups and set-outs, and then continue on to Chicago. Train was I... (more)
Northbound at 60mph, just after sunset.
MoPac Heritage unit heads toward Chicago on the Pana Sub.
UP 1982 swings on to KCS trackage at WR Tower in Granite City with northbound intermodal IHOYC 20.
UP's MoPac Heritage unit 1982 heads for Chicago with train IOHYC 20.
Northbound Intermodal
