The only UP SD40-2, or UP locomotive for that matter, remaining in this 1970's scheme leads this southbound manifast through some curves on its way out of Tacoma and onto Hinkle.
An 8 car westbound South Shore train leans into the curve and drops down a hill just west of US 35.
Pere Marquette 1225 gets a check-over before heading back to Owosso. Between the ghosts and lighting, this photo has a very surreal sense.
CP's Kingsbury Job heads south on Kingsbury Street. Despite the bell and horn, this lady still cut literally right in front of the engine.
The Milwaukee painted switcher passes by one of Chicago's finest on its way to a lumber company.
The Monett Turn's power has picked up the Ft. Smith Turn's train and is headed north toward the yard in Springfield.
Typical of the many impatient people us railroader's encounter every day, this moron doesnt, and never did, look at the train. Lucky for him it was departing and not doing track speed.
One of select few of the original-numbered UP SD60M's sits outside M19A on Chicago's west side.
This nicely restored C&NW unit enjoys the rising sun as it watches over the WSOR mainline in Milton.
Amtrak let 518 take charge of the Illinois Zephyr today, giving a "change of scenery" on this train.
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.
A trio of MRL SD40-2s wait for a better color before heading north for the CP and eventually Minnesota.
Most of the Chicago Rail Link motive power is at rest here. Where else can one find an all first generation EMD roster featuring 7 GP7's all in service in one place?
A "non-Quality" Conrail C39-8 is solo blast power on this stack train heading north on the IHB. What a treat indeed!!
F40C 614, one of two on Metra's roster, is seen while load testing and being prepped for tomorrow's run.
