IAIS 701 awaits quietly in the IAIS yard in Silvis, IL. Meanwhile, hundreds of engines await their final fate right next door at NRE Silvis.
UP 6460 leads an empty westbound coal train with an ex CNW AC4400CW, UP 6897.
The last of its kind. EJ&E 703, the last J Ball locomotive, shoves its train down an industrial spur in Waukesha.
As the clouds clear for the moments being I was able to snap a shot of what many railfans call,"The Pit." This is where BNSF stores all of their power for the yard, including the power f... (more)
A two hour late Southwest Chief rushes passed Downers Grove Main Street Station in the middle of a fall thunderstorm.
Far and few. The last Metra F59PH makes its rush hour stop in Lemont, IL. Seen from above, people from near and far gather for the annual Wednesday car show.
BN 1670 backs into the Galesburg power 'pit' where it will be serviced before returning to the hump duty.
A former Southern SD-M sits dormant with an ex DMIR SD-M outside of Union Mills.
“Folks around these parts get the time of day From The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe" BNSF's L-CHI105 is led by the fifth all ATSF consist in the last 3 weeks as it makes it's way to Galesbu... (more)
K492 leads out of the Tennessee Valley with a rebuilt AC6000CW in the lead. While chasing this train, this was the only time we were able to get it in daylight due a cloud deck rolling in.
The Amtrak Illinois Zephyr passes through Aurora on its way to Quincy.
All Aboard! A 4 hour late Southwest Chief prepares to depart for its destination, Chicago Union Station.
Amtrak 500 makes for a rare leader on the Southwest Chief today as it pulls into Naperville. Amtrak 500 will eventually be taken off in Kansas City where only the two trailing P42's would remain.
J. Niles Lumber Co 5 departs the East Union depot in a cloud of smoke.
Southern 630 crosses the Chickamauga Creek on its approach to Grand Junction
