The three CNWs run south once again through Des Plaines, this time in daylight.
Temperatures are in the single digits as two of the remaining three CNW units approach Proviso with a manifest from the Twin Cities.
MSSPR arrives at Yard nine with two unpatched CNW units leading the way.
CNW 8701 leads a manifest with CNW 8575 right behind creeping into Yard 9.
CNW 8701 leading MSSPR entering Yard 9 of Proviso.
CNW 8701 leads CNW 8575 and a UP SD40-2 past the old CNW signal guarding the northbound main out of Proviso.
CNW 8701 eases through the curve after passing through Deval.
Its 1AM and 1 deg outside, but that doesnt matter. The possible last run of the three remaining CNW's is all thats on my mind here.
The EB South St Paul to Proviso manifest splits a pair of block signals east of Wyeville.
The last 3 CNW locos have teamed up to bring this train south into Proviso's Yard 9.
CNW 8701 leads CNW 8575/8646 on M-SSPR (the last three unpatched CNW units). Nice to see these together!
The trio of unpatched CNW units arrives back in Chicago with a manifest from the Twin Cities.
Chasing The Triplets - CNW 8701, CNW 8575, CNW 8646. Regular Manifest Train from South St. Paul, MN - Proviso Yard, Chicago, IL. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)
Chasing The Triplets - CNW 8701, CNW 8575, CNW 8646. Regular Manifest Train from South St. Paul, MN - Proviso Yard, Chicago, IL. (Canon EOS20D, 16-35mm f/2.8L USM)